WARREN O’HORA THROWS BRUTAL DIG AT RANGERS AFTER IBROX SILENCED IN A SOCIAL MEDIA POST NOW DELETED

Warren O’Hora has seemingly added another layer to an already dramatic afternoon at Ibrox after the Hibernian defender was linked with a social-media post taking a swipe at Rangers only for the message to later disappear.

The timing could hardly have been more dramatic.

Hibernian walked away from Ibrox with a stunning 2–1 victory on Sunday, August 9, after Callum Wright struck a dramatic injury-time winner to silence the home support. The result represented another painful afternoon for Rangers, while Hibs were left celebrating one of their biggest statements of the early Scottish Premiership campaign.

And O’Hora was right in the middle of the celebrations.

The Hibs defender was pictured celebrating with teammates and supporters after the final whistle, with the visiting side having completed another memorable victory at Ibrox.

But it was what allegedly happened online afterwards that has really set social media alight.

According to claims circulating online, O’Hora posted a message that appeared to mock Rangers following Hibernian’s victory before subsequently deleting it.

The alleged deletion has only added fuel to the fire.

Rather than ending the conversation, the removal of the post has prompted even more speculation among supporters, with Rangers fans questioning what had been posted and why it was taken down.

And that is exactly what makes the situation so explosive.

A victory at Ibrox is already enough to generate headlines. A player appearing to take a public swipe at the defeated opposition immediately after the match and then deleting the message creates an entirely different level of intrigue.

The context makes it even more significant.

Rangers had entered the game desperate for a positive result after suffering a 2–1 defeat to Jagiellonia Białystok in their European qualifier just days earlier. They were looking to respond in front of their own supporters, but instead suffered another setback as Hibernian produced a late winner.

For Hibs, however, the afternoon was almost perfect.

They had already shown that they were capable of causing Rangers problems at Ibrox, and Sunday’s result only strengthened that reputation. The win also made it three consecutive Hibernian victories at the stadium, according to reports.

O’Hora’s involvement therefore gives the story an additional edge.

The Irish defender has established himself as an important member of the Hibernian squad since joining the club in 2024. He has made dozens of appearances for the Edinburgh side and has become a familiar figure in the Hibs defence.

Yet this particular incident is less about his performance on the pitch and more about what happened after it.

Social media has completely changed the way footballers interact with supporters. In previous generations, players could celebrate privately with teammates before giving a carefully considered interview. Today, one post can reach thousands of supporters within seconds.

And once something is posted, deleting it does not necessarily make it disappear.

Screenshots can circulate almost instantly, meaning a message intended for a brief moment can become the main talking point of an entire evening.

That appears to be what has happened here.

The alleged post has sparked a predictable reaction from both sides. Hibs supporters have been enjoying the victory and the bragging rights that come with winning at Ibrox, while Rangers supporters have understandably been far less amused by anything perceived as mockery following such a painful defeat.

The question now is whether O’Hora will address the situation.

Was the post genuinely intended as a dig at Rangers?

Was it simply a celebration taken out of context?

Or did he decide that the message had gone too far and remove it before the situation escalated further?

Those questions remain unanswered.

What is beyond doubt is that the timing has made the incident impossible to ignore.

Rangers had dominated large spells of the match but ultimately failed to turn their pressure into a winning result. Hibernian, meanwhile, capitalised when it mattered most, with Wright delivering the decisive blow in stoppage time.

The result itself will be remembered.

But if the reported social-media post is genuine, it could become an entirely separate chapter in the growing rivalry between these sides.

For Rangers supporters, the sight of Hibs players celebrating at Ibrox was already difficult enough to stomach.

Now, the possibility of one of the victorious players publicly mocking them before apparently deleting the evidence has taken the conversation onto social media.

And that is why the alleged deletion has arguably made the story even bigger.

Had the post remained online, supporters could have read it, reacted and eventually moved on.

Instead, the disappearance has created a mystery.

What exactly did O’Hora post?

Why was it deleted?

And did he realise just how quickly the message was spreading?

For now, those questions remain unanswered.

What cannot be disputed, however, is the result that started the entire storm: Hibernian came to Ibrox, survived Rangers’ pressure, scored a dramatic late winner and left with all three points.

The home crowd was silenced.

The Hibs players celebrated.

And now, an alleged deleted social-media post has given supporters yet another reason to keep talking long after the final whistle.

One thing is certain: if O’Hora really did intend to send a message to Rangers, it appears the message was received loud and clear.

And judging by the reaction online, deleting it may have been the easiest part of the whole story.