"After incessantly badgering fourth official John Underhill throughout the match, Strachan was sent to the stands by referee Charlie Richmond after an altercation with an Aberdeen supporter. It's certain that Strachan will now be summoned by the governing bodies to explain his actions.

Strachan left the post-match press conference duties to his assistant, Tommy Burns. "Shame on these grown-up fans who hurl abuse at players in front of women and kids, then call in the police when someone gives them a nod or a wink back,'' Burns said. "Gordon was only defending Gary Pendrey [a Celtic coach] who had been wrongly accused of sticking up two fingers to someone in the stands. Then, the police were involved.'' "