The recent headlines surrounding the Glasgow Derby ticket allocation took centre stage at the end of this week as Celtic and Rangers both come to an agreement.
Everyone knows the real reaso why Celtic’s allocation was cut over six years ago. From having the whole Broomloan Stand, Odsonne Edouard‘s goal in the 3-2 win sparked a chain of events that would eventually see Rangers take the huff and reduce the Celtic fans to a corner of the Ibrox stadium.
Security concerns forced Celtic to refuse the 800 ticket allocation this season and now, after a long running stand-off, both clubs have agreed to a 5% away allocation starting next season.
But that hasn’t stopped journalist, Hugh Keevins from getting it wrong on how Celtic will be able to faciliate the return of Rangers fans to Paradise for next season.
Hugh Keevins creates a non-existent Celtic problem
Writing in his column this morning, Keevins welcomed the return of away fans to the Glasgow Derby but made a strange claim that Celtic could face issues on welcoming back the Ibrox supporters.
Keevins said [Daily Record], “Think about that one for a minute.
“Now all that both clubs have to do is convince existing season-ticket holders to relocate inside Celtic Park and Ibrox on the day the noisy neighbours come to call. Good luck with that one.
“And even better luck convincing certain people you can support your club on O*d F*rm day without causing fear and alarm.”
Now as far as I am led to believe that even though Celtic do house season ticket holders in that section of the ground, those fans do not have the Glasgow Derby fixture as part of their package.
That has always been the case and that is why Celtic were allways better placed to house the return of the Rangers fans.
As for the Ibrox clubs situation, I have no idea if they have the problems Keevins seems to have pointed out here but a simple fact check that I did here, should be enough to confirm whether the journalists assertions are true or not.