SPFL say Rangers should get 5% of derby tickets
The SPFL has not mandated Celtic to provide away tickets to Rangers for the upcoming Old Firm derby but recommends a 5% allocation of 2,400 seats. Celtic declined to issue tickets unless a specific Rangers fan group, the Union Bears, was excluded, citing safety concerns. The dispute follows pitch invasions during the Scottish Cup quarter-final and highlights ongoing tensions over fan safety and competitive fairness.
- ▪The SPFL recommends Rangers receive a 5% allocation of tickets for the Old Firm derby at Celtic Park.
- ▪Celtic refused to issue away tickets unless the Union Bears fan group was excluded from attending.
- ▪The decision stems from safety concerns after pitch invasions during the Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox on 8 March.
- ▪Rangers argue that excluding away fans would create a significant sporting imbalance in a crucial title race match.
- ▪The Scottish FA has not yet released the findings of its investigation into the cup tie disorder, led by Mark Blackbourne.
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