Boruc Stands His Ground

by Danny Wright

Celtic goalkeeper Arthur Boruc has refused to back down over his refusal to shake hands with Rangers' players following the Bhoys 3-0 defeat to their bitter rivals at Ibrox on Saturday.

The Polish stopper came under-fire for his unsporting gesture, but he defended himself in an interview with a Polish newspaper, saying he did not shake hands because he does not like Rangers - or their players.

He told Gazeta Wyborcza: "They were provoking me throughout the game. They were teasing me and they were trying to hurt me. "

"I don't have to love anyone. I don't like this club (Rangers), or these players."

Boruc's controversy with Rangers extends back before Saturday's flashpoint.

In February 2006 he was cautioned by police for gesturing at Rangers supporters during a Celtic victory, and in May of this year Boruc unveiled at flag at their rival's ground that proclaimed Celtic were the champions.

"We are enemies. We are fighting for the title and any form of friendship is out of the question" Boruc added.

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