Adam to face sectarian charge

 

The Rangers goalkeeper Grant Adam, 20, appeared in court in Glasgow yesterday.

He is alleged to have conducted himself in a disorderly manner by swearing, singing and chanting sectarian slogans in the early hours of 6 November. Adam was released on bail and will be tried in May.

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