EAST End residents raised fears over football disorder ahead of the Old Firm match after mounted police were called to Bridgeton to deal with a disturbance prior to a Celtic game.

Celtic fans attending the Motherwell game at Parkhead two weeks ago ended up becoming involved in disorder at Bridgeton Cross.

The issue was raised with cops at Bridgeton and Dalmarnock Community Council meeting on Wednesday.

Police officers said during the meeting that no one was hurt and specialist teams including Police Scotland’s Mounted Branch managed to bring the situation under control.

Glasgow Life confirmed that Bridgeton Library even closed 30 minutes early while the issue was being dealt with.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “It was around 2.10pm on February 18, police responded to a report of a disturbance at Bridgeton Cross.

“Officers brought the incident under control.”

Police Scotland also said two men were reported in connection with the incident.

One resident said during the meeting that she understood that the supporters had been sent the wrong route to Parkhead.

Police Scotland, however, said they would not comment on operational issues surrounding football matches.

But the force did urge supporters to plan their travel ahead of Sunday’s game at Parkhead.

A number of roadworks are in place that may affect those travelling to Celtic Park and police are advising supporters to plan travel ahead of the fixture.

Traffic management plans are in place and officers will carry out specific operations to ensure the safety of those attending the Celtic v Rangers match.

Chief Superintendent Brian McInulty, Local Policing Commander for Greater Glasgow Division, said: “As is normal, we have a robust policing plan in place for this fixture with public safety being firmly at the heart of it.

“You may see additional officers in Glasgow and around the stadium who will assist those supporters attending at the stadium. Although the majority of supporters attending these matches are well-behaved and enjoy the game, there is often a minority who are intent on drinking too much alcohol and engage in criminal behaviour such as vandalism, disorder or offensive behaviour.”

Chief Superintendent Brian McInulty added: “There are still a number of road works in place on the M8 and M74 which may impact on those travelling to the stadium.

“Plan your outing in advance, know your travel plans, drink responsibly and be aware of any restrictions on what you can bring into the stadium such as pyrotechnic devices.

“Let’s keep this match focused on the football so that supporters can enjoy a safe match.”

British Transport Police also said their officers will be a train station throughout the city.