GUIDANCE: Contains footage of violence.
With Archie Macpherson sparking debate by calling for alcohol to be reintroduced at Scottish football grounds to help boost attendances, STV has full footage of the shameful incident which led to the drink ban in 1980.
As Celtic held aloft the Scottish Cup after a 1-0 win over Rangers at Hampden, mounted police struggled to contain fans from both sides as they clambered over fences and rioted on the pitch.
Drinking at games was banned in the aftermath of that shameful day for Scottish football, with the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act coming into force as authorities moved to stamp out what they viewed as the root cause of the violent behaviour.
The former voice of STV's football was one of the commentators describing the unfolding events 29 years ago, but despite that experience, he thinks the time has come for fans to be trusted once again.
In Scotland, alcohol is only banned at football matches in the SPL, SFL, Highland League and at international matches. Spectators at rugby games and concerts aren't affected by the legislation, although rugby fans at Scotland internationals at Murrayfield have only been allowed to watch the game with a drink since 2007.
South of the border, English football fans can buy alcohol within the stadium, but they are not allowed to take containers into view of the playing surface, meaning bars underneath stands do a roaring trade before games and at half-time.
Airing his views on the matter, Macpherson said: "If alcohol was allowed back inside grounds it would show fans are more mature than they were three decades ago. I'd have bars inside, anything to help the SPL get more people back in.
"The rivalry the Old Firm supporters have is a lot more easily managed than it once was. Things are better to the extent it's time to show the Celtic and Rangers fans have a greater maturity.”
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