Police decide whether to punish Rangers ace Vaclav Cerny for Celtic water bottle incident

Rangers winger Vaclav Cerny will not face any police action over the 'watergate' incident, as authorities have concluded their investigation and found no criminal activity. Cerny, who may still be subject to SFA sanctions, landed himself in hot water after dousing Celtic fans with a water bottle while celebrating Hamza Igamane's last-minute Old Firm victory goal.

This act incited anger among the home supporters, leading Celtic to voice their concerns to the authorities. The situation escalated to the point where police and security had to intervene to defuse the tension. Police Scotland later announced they were looking into the circumstances of the incident. However, a spokesperson confirmed to Record Sport on Monday afternoon that while advice has been given to the club regarding the incident, no further action will be taken against the Czech international.

A representative from Police Scotland stated: "We received information, enquiries were carried out and no criminality has been established. Officers have engaged with the club and advice was given."

Cerny himself has dismissed the investigation into the incident as "absurd". Meanwhile, Rangers' caretaker Barry Ferguson defended his player last week, stating he would take issue if his players didn't celebrate goals.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has come out with a strong rebuke for the 27-year-old player, criticising him for a perceived lack of respect towards the home supporters.

Rodgers said on Friday: "I think it's a lack of respect if a player runs up a touchline and he's squirting a water bottle in the supporters' face. I certainly wouldn't want my players to do it. It works both ways. There's a lot that comes to players as well from the stands to coaches, managers and players. But I think we all know there's a line that we shouldn't cross."

Even though the police inquiries have concluded, Cerny could still be hit with repercussions from the Scottish Football Association (SFA). Ex-referee Steve Conroy predicts that the SFA's hands will be tied, necessitating some form of retribution against the player.

On the Ref's View podcast, Conroy speculated: "The SFA will have to do something, whatever that is. Do you ban him for a game? Do you censure him? I have no idea. It was pathetic, it was infantile."

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