A HIBS fan who slid across the pitch in his knees in celebration when his side won the Scottish Cup ended up off his work for four weeks with a broken thumb after he got caught up in the post match disorder.

Steven Young, 20, was in the dock at Glasgow Sheriff Court for sentencing after pleading guilty to behaving in a way which was likely to incite public disorder.

Young accepted that he entered the football pitch after the match had ended where he ran towards Rangers supporters, fell onto his knees and gestured towards them.

The incident happened during the Scottish Cup Final on May 21 which saw Hibernian beat Rangers 3-2.

Police Scotland launched a probe following the match which saw riotous scenes on the pitch soon after the final whistle.

The Procurator Fiscal depute told the court that Young, of Goschen Terrace, Broxburn, was a first time offender.

The court heard that Young could be seen on CCTV entering the pitch, sliding towards the Rangers end on his knees and celebrating with his arms in the air.

As he made his way back, he got caught up in the disorder and was assaulted by four different people.

His defence agent told the court that his client had several injuries including a broken thumb which forced him off work for four weeks.

His defence agent said: “His father is disgusted at his behaviour.

“His father has been a long term Hibernian supporter.

“Alcohol plus adrenaline caused him to behave in a reckless and foolish fashion.

“The manner he behaved was a disgrace to his team and his family.”

The court also heard that Young and his father were both season ticket holders at the Easter Road club.

They, however, had not been to a match since May 21.

Young was sentenced to a total of 200 hours of unpaid work in the community for his involvement in the disorder.

He was told he must complete the unpaid work within nine months.

His sentence was reduced from a total of 300 hours of unpaid work because he plead guilty early.