Steven Gerrard understands why Rangers fans broke lockdown rules

Rangers fans celebrate outside the ground after their win in the Scottish Premiership match against St Mirren at Ibrox Stadium

Steven Gerrard says he fully understands the excitement levels which drove Rangers fans to break lockdown rules and launch an pre-emptive title party on Ibrox's doorstep.

Thousands of supporters carrying flags and smoke bombs breached the Scottish Government's stay-at-home rules to welcome Gerrard and his team into the stadium ahead of their clash with St Mirren.