Police in Scotland have received complaints made by Rangers fans over the conduct of Hibernian manager Neil Lennon during his team's victory over Rangers at Ibrox last Saturday.
Lennon turned around to the Rangers supporters, made a gesture with his left hand before cupping his ears toward them after Simon Murray equalised for Hibs in the 21st minute.
Rangers assistant manager Helder Baptista has reportedly spoken to police about Lennon's actions on the sideline.
The Northern Irish man was asked by a reporter after the game about his conduct:
I didn't make a gesture, I celebrated a goal.
If they are unhappy about it they can come and tell me. But I shouldn't get into trouble for doing that.
I am celebrating a goal. What way are you supposed to celebrate a goal?
Meanwhile, the BBC are reporting that the police have also received complaints of death threats directed towards Lennon on a Rangers supporters Facebook page:
Police Scotland is aware of offensive and threatening comments that have been posted on social media concerning a named individual and inquiries are currently ongoing in connection with this.
Lennon has never been far from controversy in Scotland. In the past, a Rangers fan sent a package containing nails and explosives to Lennon's home during his time as the manager of Celtic.
Watch Lennon's celebration after his team equalised against Rangers below:
Neil Lennon celebrates Hibs equaliser at Ibroxhttps://t.co/03j0mEqbDl
(Warning: Some viewers may consider some scenes to be offensive) pic.twitter.com/at7eLdUSjz
— BBC Sport Scotland (@BBCSportScot) August 14, 2017
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