Rangers winger Vaclav Cerny is facing growing scrutiny after he was seen spraying water at Celtic fans while celebrating Hamza Igamane’s late winner in Sunday’s Old Firm Derby.
The Gers’ thrilling 3-2 victory at Celtic Park was a much-needed boost for interim manager Barry Ferguson, but Cerny now finds himself at the center of a Police Scotland investigation.
The Czechia international could also be hit with an eight-game ban by the Scottish FA, which would rule him out for the remainder of the Premiership season.
His actions, which have sparked debate among both sets of Old Firm supporters, have led to speculation that Cerny could be on his way out of Ibrox.
Darrell Currie suggests Cerny is leaving Rangers:
While Cerny has yet to face the consequences of his actions at Celtic Park, TV presenter Darrell Currie has hinted that the winger might be preparing to leave Rangers.
Currie told Premier Sports [19 March]: “As soon as I saw him do it, I thought he must be leaving.
“He’s getting out the city, he must be away at the end of the season.
“He’s getting himself in a lot of trouble Cerny, looks like he’s leaving anyway, doesn’t it?”
Rangers may want to retain Cerny’s services
Despite the controversy surrounding his behavior during the dramatic 3-2 win at Celtic Park, Cerny has been a standout performer for Rangers this season.
Vaclav Cerny stats 2024/25 all competitions:
Appearances 44
Goals 17
Assists 7
Cerny has been a class act for the Gers this season:
Currently on loan from Bundesliga side Wolfsburg, Cerny’s future at Ibrox could be influenced by the impending 49ers takeover. Rangers are reportedly keen to secure his services on a permanent basis.
The former Ajax player has delivered an impressive tally of 17 goals and seven assists in 44 appearances across all competitions this campaign.
Ferguson and the Rangers hierarchy will take some comfort in the fact that, even if Cerny is handed an eight-game ban by the Scottish FA, he will still be eligible to feature in their Europa League campaign.
Rangers are set to face Spanish side Bilbao in the quarter-finals next month, and Cerny could play a pivotal role in their quest to overcome the La Liga outfit.
His match-winning brace against Fenerbahce in the last 16 further strengthens his case to remain at Ibrox, despite the potential fallout from Sunday’s incident.