Scott Sinclair has revealed his shock at being the target of racist abuse during Celtic's 5-1 win over Rangers at Ibrox.

A Rangers fan made a racist monkey gesture at Sinclair following the Celtic forward's opening goal from the penalty spot on Saturday.

Sinclair said he had not encountered a situation like it in his career but insisted he would not let it affect him.

The winger said he had had plenty of support since Saturday's game, including from Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers.

"There's no need for the racism in this day and age," he said. "The small minority should be kicked out.

"It just seems in football there's still going to be people like that but as myself you've just got to deal with it and carry on.

"This is probably one of the first times it's happened to me in my career. So, obviously it's very shocking. Like I said, I've just got to put my head down and carry on."

He added: "There's always loads of people supporting... against it, obviously, but like I said there is a minority of people who are going to try and bring you down. I've just got to rise above it.

" [Brendan Rodgers] spoke to me and gave me a text to say I've been doing great and obviously showed his support.

"It was a big surprise. I didn't realise it until after the game. It's one of those things, it shouldn't be around. There shouldn't be headlines in that in football or society"