The skipper was targeted as he stepped up take a corner in the second half of the 2-1 defeat at Celtic Park.
Celtic fans have been slammed after Rangers captain James Tavernier was targeted by missiles during the derby day clash.
Speaking about the incident after the game, former Celtic boss Neil Lennon was left furious. He told Sky Sports: "It is totally wrong. It's unnecessary, it's awful. Player safety on the football field is paramount for me. To see scenes like this angers me. He doesn't deserve it, he is a football and is just doing his job. Just leave him and let him get on with it.
Former Rangers star Kris Boyd added: "Your team is winning. You can shout abuse - we have all had it and we all get it. To start throwing things, it's like come on. Someone is going to get a sore one."
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