A raft of tough new measures to tackle violence and drunkenness surrounding Old Firm matches has been outlined following a major summit on football-related disorder.
Action is to be taken to curb drinking before and after games and a dedicated football intelligence unit could be set up after government ministers, police and representatives from Celtic and Rangers met to discuss the problem.
The meeting in Edinburgh followed last Wednesday's ill-tempered Scottish Cup clash between the two clubs.
Thirty-four supporters were arrested at Celtic Park and three Rangers players were red-carded, while management duo Neil Lennon and Ally McCoist were involved in an angry confrontation.
Away from the stadium, police figures show that violent crime and disorder often more than doubles on days when Old Firm matches are played.
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond said the parties at the summit had agreed a range of measures to address violence in football, including pre-match briefings by police at Old Firm matches.
These would see officers outline players' legal responsibilities during the game and offences that could lead to legal action.
Strathclyde Police Chief Constable Stephen House did not rule out the possibility of arresting players on the pitch if they committed a crime, but said this would be as "an absolute last resort".
An extension of Football Banning Orders was agreed which will see them include those who commit domestic abuse in order to address the surge in incidents that occur after matches.
The groups will also look into the scheduling of fixtures with the aim of minimising damage and disruption to communities.
