Scott Brown has spoken about the time he was booked for celebrating in front of El Hadji Diouf in a fierce derby at Ibrox back in 2011. The former Celtic captain scored a key goal and then stood with his arms raised, staring down the Rangers player. It was a big moment in a heated match and quickly became one of the most talked-about images of that season.

The match was a Scottish Cup fifth-round tie. Celtic were 2-1 down when Brown struck a brilliant goal to level the game. His celebration, now known as “The Broony,” saw him walk toward Diouf with his arms out wide. It was a clear taunt, but Brown didn’t take his shirt off or run into the crowd—two things that usually lead to bookings. Still, the referee gave him a yellow card.

Looking back 14 years later, Brown says he still doesn’t understand why he was punished. He talked about it on the “Let Me Be Frank” podcast, where he gave some insight into the story behind that moment. He also spoke about the rivalry with Diouf and how their battles were always intense.

He said: (Let Me Be Frank podcast), “I got booked for that. Honestly. That’s probably the only booking I didn’t deserve.

“We were having a go all season, to be fair. It was every game, then, was he still there that season afterwards? I can’t remember how long he was there.

“But it was actually quite good banter. I liked somebody who gave me something back.”

The story didn’t end there. In the replay at Celtic Park, Diouf was sent off after the final whistle for arguing with Celtic staff. The rivalry between the two had boiled over again, showing just how fierce the games were at that time.

Brown’s celebration has become one of the most iconic derby images of the modern era. It summed up what he brought to Celtic—fight, passion, and no fear of the big moments.

Even now, fans still talk about “The Broony.” It wasn’t just a goal celebration, it was a message. Brown wasn’t there to back down, no matter who he faced.

He may have been booked, but to many Celtic supporters, that moment was worth it.