A Rangers fan who encouraged fans to take part in a mass pitch invasion after a defeat to Celtic has been jailed for 16 months and given an eight-year football ban.

Jordan Hadden waved fellow supporters onto the field at Ibrox following the Scottish Cup quarter-final tie on 8 March.

The 28-year-old also threw a bottle towards Celtic fans which narrowly missed a police officer.

He previously pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to conducting himself in a disorderly manner, committing breach of the peace and culpable and reckless conduct.

The court heard that after the match had finished, Celtic fans initially entered the pitch from the Broomloan Road stand.

Hadden, of the city's Tollcross, was in the Copeland Road stand on the opposite side of the stadium.

Prosecutor Abbas Ali said Hadden entered the pitch after "overcoming the security barriers" and took position near the goal area with other supporters.

"Hadden was seen to turn to the crowd and wave the Rangers fans and appeared to encourage them to enter the pitch by waving his arms repeatedly," Ali said.

Hadden crossed the pitch towards where the Celtic fans were and approached the police cordon on the 18-yard box.

The court heard that he picked up an orange bottle near the officers which he threw towards the Celtic fans.

Ali added: "An unknown police officer was seen to take evasive action to avoid being struck with the bottle which narrowly avoided hitting the officer."

Hadden then went back towards the Copeland Road stand and became lost among the large crowd. He was later identified by CCTV.

Hadden was seen wearing a full black tracksuit, a black cap, a scarf around his neck and his face was clearly visible. His black trainers were noted to have white trim.

John McLaughlin, defending, told the court that his client was under the influence of alcohol which affected his recall of events.

He added that Hadden had picked up the bottle in the "spur of the moment" and was "not aiming it at anyone in particular."

"In the cold light of day, he knows his behaviour was extremely reckless and dangerous and could have caused an injury - he is fortunate no-one was struck," he added.

He said his client had "got caught up in a fertile atmosphere" and had "literally attended thousands of Rangers matches home and away."

Sheriff Lorraine Glancy KC told Hadden: "Had the officer not seen the bottle and took evasive action, he could have been struck on the head with it.

"Officers that day kept fans separate, preventing disorder and are to be commended for their bravery and professionalism.

"I consider that a prison sentence is appropriate to deter others from behaving in this way and to reflect the public's disapproval for behaviour like this at football matches."

Meanwhile, another Rangers fan who also took part in the pitch invasion pleaded guilty to attacking a member of Celtic staff.

Marc Spence, 48, grabbed first team masseur Allan Baird and pulled him to the ground after Baird had tried to stop him running towards Celtic players by standing in his way.

Police saw him invading the pitch from the south stand and two officers intervened, grabbing hold of Spence before removing him from the pitch.

The court heard that while he was being escorted in handcuffs, Spence said: "I was trying to get past the guy - he stood in my way and I just took him out."

Spence admitted assaulting Baird as well a committing breach of the peace at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

Sentence was deferred pending background reports until next month by Sheriff Owen Mullan.

The sheriff told him: "This is a case where the custodial threshold has been met and you will be remanded into custody."