Old Firm pair banned

The Scottish Football Association have handed one-match bans to Celtic’s Gary Caldwell and Rangers’ David Weir following their part in the melee at the end of last night’s fiery Old Firm derby.

Defenders Caldwell and Weir squared up to each other on the pitch after the final whistle at Parkhead, and the Scotland team-mates will now miss crucial games for their respective clubs.

Caldwell will be absent for Celtic’s Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Aberdeen on Saturday, and Weir must sit out Sunday’s Scottish Cup semi-final against St Johnstone.

SFA disciplinary and referees chief Drew Herbertson told PA Sport: “It is the case that David Weir and Gary Caldwell are to be reported for violent conduct which means both will be suspended for the next match.”