Chickens at Rangers, and we’re not talking Robin Propper | OneFootball

In a scene more fitting for a farmyard than a football ground, Ibrox was briefly overrun this morning by a full-blown invasion of chickens — and no, we’re not talking about opposition defenders. A flock of over 30 clucking hens made their way onto the famous turf, strutting about the pitch with brazen confidence and leaving a trail of feathers (and mess) in their wake.

The chaos began early as groundstaff arrived to prep the pitch for light training, only to find the birds already in formation — pecking, scratching, and having what one eyewitness described as “an absolute party on the halfway line.” It’s still unclear how they gained access, but speculation is rife that a nearby delivery vehicle may have inadvertently opened a gate. Whatever the cause, Rangers’ pristine grass quickly became a playground for poultry.

Training was understandably delayed, and players arriving at the stadium couldn’t believe their eyes. A few even pulled out their phones to grab snaps of the surreal scene, with one source joking that the chickens showed more energy in the final third than the side did last weekend.

It wasn’t all fun and games, though. Groundsmen were left fuming as the birds left their mark — literally — across the perfectly-kept surface. According to our recent insight, maintaining Ibrox’s pitch takes an immense amount of care, and the clean-up operation is expected to take most of the day. Club security is also under review following the fowl breach.

Fans on social media quickly caught wind of the incident, with memes, jokes, and mock team sheets doing the rounds. One wag suggested the chickens were trialists, while another claimed they were protesting the lack of bite in recent performances. It’s not the first time Ibrox has seen bizarre off-field drama, as previous antics will attest, but this one certainly takes the coop.

All birds were eventually ushered out safely by a combination of stewards, cones, and the promise of seed. No injuries were reported — except perhaps to the pride of the Rangers staff caught flapping around trying to catch them.

As for the chickens? They’ve gone, but their legend will surely cluck on.

NB: this is just a fictional story for a giggle on a bank holiday.