Rangers have taken a thinly-veiled swipe at Humza Yousaf and other senior figures - as the club started legal action after their players were cleared of sectarian singing.
A video posted on social media from a post-match trophy day part at Ibrox allegedly showed jubilant Gers players using sectarian language.
After the video appeared online, then justice secretary Yousaf said any player found to have been using sectarian language should be removed by Rangers.
On Monday he tweeted: “I have also been made aware of this clip, if (and I stress if) this clip is genuine then any player or staff member found to be guilty of anti-Catholic hatred should be shown the door by the Club.
“It is right Police Scot investigate & determine the facts around it.”
And the club revealed they're taking legal action against "certain individuals" for their comments on the matter.
A statement from the authorities on Friday announced "no criminality" had been established from a video of Ibrox stars celebrating their Premiership title win at the weekend.
Rangers are furious with alleged attempts to spread "false narratives" and have aimed a thinly-veiled swipe at Yousaf and other senior figures who spoke out after Police began their investigation.
The statement said: "Rangers welcomes the outcome of the Police Scotland investigation into a video involving some of our players and staff.
"Whilst we were confident that no criminality took place, we recognised that we had a duty to assist Police. Furthermore, given some of the attempts to spread false narratives, we had to protect the reputation of individuals involved.
"This is a stark reminder to those in senior positions within society who should be cognisant of their influence, responsibility and the consequences of their actions on others.
"We can confirm that we have initiated legal proceedings against certain individuals for comments made this week."
The video circulated on social media earlier this week and reported to Police.
But cops insist they will take no further action.
A statement said: "In relation to a video circulating on social media showing Rangers players allegedly using sectarian language on Saturday 15 May, extensive enquiries have been carried out and no criminality has been established."
