Václav Černý’s name might not have been etched in Rangers folklore before the recent Old Firm derby, but his match-worn shirt from that fiery encounter is now poised to make history – and for reasons beyond the dramatic 3-2 victory over Celtic.
The winger’s jersey, the very one he sported while celebrating a late winner by spraying water towards the Celtic supporters, is currently the subject of a bidding war that threatens to shatter all previous records for a Rangers match-worn top.
Cerny giving them a wash
— Gareth (@G4RETH_POW3LL) March 16, 2025
Fantastic sir
Listed on MatchWornShirt.com, the bidding for Černý’s jersey started at a modest £10. However, fuelled by the controversy surrounding his actions, the price has skyrocketed to an astonishing £28,000 with almost two weeks still left on the auction.
This figure dwarfs the typical sums fetched for Rangers shirts, where even those worn by star players in significant matches usually sell for a few hundred to a couple of thousand pounds.
According to online sources, the current record holder for the most expensive Rangers match-worn shirt is a jersey from the iconic 1972 European Cup Winners’ Cup Final victory against Dynamo Moscow in Barcelona, which sold for £22,000.
Černý’s top has already surpassed this milestone, marking a truly unprecedented surge in value.
The intense interest is undoubtedly linked to the furore sparked by Černý’s celebratory actions at Celtic Park.
While Rangers fans might see it as a bit of harmless banter in the heat of the moment, the incident has led to a police investigation and potential disciplinary action from the Scottish FA.
This notoriety, it seems, has significantly amplified the shirt’s appeal to collectors and perhaps even rival fans looking for a unique piece of Old Firm history.
