Monday 18 April 2016 11:49, UK
Craig Gordon admits he went to desperate lengths in an attempt to put Rangers players off in Celtic's Scottish Cup semi-final penalty shoot-out defeat.
The Championship winners secured their place in the final against Hibernian after beating their Glasgow rivals 5-4 on penalties following a 2-2 draw after extra time at Hampden.
James Tavernier lashed his spot-kick over and Gordon saved from Nicky Clark but, after Callum McGregor hit the bar and Wes Foderingham had stopped Scott Brown's kick, Celtic substitute Tom Rogic's miss proved decisive.
Asked if there was any skulduggery or gamesmanship going on, Scotland international Gordon said: "Yes, plenty, that's all part of it.
"I threw the other goalkeeper's water bottle away because I know he keeps some useful information on that. So that got launched over the advertising boards.
"I was shouting at their players, telling them I had seen them talking penalties before, but it didn't work. I was doing everything I could to put their players off, but unfortunately it didn't work for me."
A first-half goal from Kenny Miller was cancelled out by Celtic defender Erik Sviatchenko's header, with Rogic levelling Barrie McKay's wonder strike in extra time. However, Miller insists the outcome of this match will offer no clues as to who will come out on top in next year's Premiership title race.
"It was extra special," he said. "A lot of people outside of Rangers never gave us a chance but we were completely confident.
"The fact it went to penalties as well made it emotional. You're standing there watching it with your heart pounding. You're hoping your keeper makes a save, that your guys score. It was hard to watch. But we had full belief and I really felt it would be our day.
"But I said before the game that no matter if we won, lost or drew, it didn't mean we would or would not win the league next year. The gap has definitely closed but I don't think this match will have any bearing on next year."
