Artur Boruc (right) refused to shake the hand of Rangers' David Weir

Boruc was criticised in some quarters for his actions after Rangers' 3-0 victory in Saturday's SPL meeting.

But he told Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza: "They were provoking me throughout the game. They were teasing me and they were trying to hurt me.

"I don't have to love anyone. I don't like this club, or these players."

Celtic have refused to comment about the reported remarks ahead of their Champions League tie against Benfica.

But it is understood that manager Gordon Strachan may consider the matter after Wednesday's Group D game.

If we meet in town like normal people, I might shake hands Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc

It is not the first time that Boruc has courted controversy in an Old Firm derby.

The Poland international was cautioned by police for gesticulating at Rangers fans during a Celtic victory in February 2006.

Police also expressed concerns in May this year after Boruc waved a flag at Ibrox proclaiming Celtic as champions after a win by Rangers.

And his latest actions led to criticism from Rangers players and the likes of former Celtic midfielder and BBC football pundit Murdo McLeod.

Boruc suggested that his latest decision was provoked by a pain in his hands and admitted that his emotions and adrenaline had been running high after a painful defeat.

MY SPORT: DEBATE Spouting off like that only gives the idiots on both sides of the OF an excuse to spout their bile Pollok Bear

But he stressed that he thought it ridiculous that he was expected to shake hands with the opposition.

"I didn't shake hands with them because it is not my duty," he said.

"We are enemies. We are fighting for the title and any form of friendship is out of the question."

However, Boruc did suggest that there might come a time when he could shake hands with his city rivals.

"If we meet in town like normal people, I might shake hands, but not at Ibrox after a game like that," he said.

MY SPORT: DEBATE Watta Guy! Says what we're all thinking. I wouldnt shake hands with any Rangers players either that_is_sensational

Police had stressed that the 2006 caution of Boruc was for a "combination of behaviour" and not, as some had claimed, for blessing himself in a football fixture so often marred by religious rivalry.

But Boruc said of the latest incident: "They like to make scandals out of nothing.

"They complained to the police about certain gestures when we were winning.