ALLAN MCGREGOR was captured fuming as Rangers fans continued their protests against the Sydney Super Cup at Dens Park today.

The match was halted three times as fans lobbed streamers and tennis balls onto the surface while the game was in play.

Sky Sports closed in on McGregor as the second half kicked off and he could be seen muttering an X-rated slur as play was stopped.

At the point in the match Rangers were losing by a single goal and had already missed a penalty through James Tavernier.

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst respects the decision to play against Celtic in Australia was made in the club’s best interests.

A number of fans of both Glasgow clubs have reacted angrily to this week’s news that they will compete against each other in the Sydney Super Cup in November.

Some Rangers fans appear particularly agitated that the event has been billed in Australia as a homecoming for Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou.

Fans’ group Club 1872, the sixth largest shareholder in Rangers, this week wrote to the club seeking an explanation for the decision and claimed “alienating a significant portion of your supporter base cannot be seen as a sound commercial decision”.

When asked for his take on the decision ahead of Saturday’s visit of Aberdeen, Van Bronckhorst said: “We know there is going to be a big gap during the World Cup and I know the club is looking for friendly games, not only in that window but also in the international windows we have.

“I think it’s an opportunity for the club to go there and play for the fans who are based in Australia. And of course the club made the decision to go there because they do everything in the best interests of the club.

“For me, I just need to respect that decision and play a good couple of friendlies in Australia in November.”