‘One Club is willing and one isn’t’, Celtic’s SLO Gives Ibrox Allocation Update

Thousands of Celtic supporters were left gutted this week when they realised that they had been unsuccessful in the ballot for the ticket to Ibrox next weekend. Celtic’s SLO has responded to those supporters who asked whether there was any chance that Celtic’s allocation might be increased and his response will leave many unhappy. Rangers cut Celtic’s allocation in 2018 following 4 wins out of 4 since Rangers were promoted.

Celtic decided to reciprocate the Ibrox decision by cutting the allocation of Rangers supporters after Dave King decided to cut Celtic’s from 8000 to just under 800.

Now, there have been calls by supporters to consider a new model for the allocation. A half way point as the Free Broamloan remains under occupation.

This suggestion was put to John Paul Taylor, Celtic’s SLO, on Twitter and he confirmed that while one club was willing to discuss the possibility of an increased, the other had no interest in doing so.

Many supporters, myself included, had met the criteria for the game but due to their rash and unsporting decision, thousands will be forced to watch from home as a huge fixture has been tarnished by hatred.

The atmosphere is diluted as the away fans struggle to be heard amidst the huge home support and the home support are more passive as a result. A great fixture has been reduced to a game on the TV for so many that were previously willing to shell out £50 twice a year.

The Board at Rangers no doubt had become embarrassed at Celtic winning and celebrating at Ibrox. They also believed that they would be able to gain an advantage by locking out over 7000 Celtic fans whilst leaving those that are fortunate enough to get a ticket in a corner between the baying masses.

Maybe if we win 10IAR common sense will prevail and the allocation will be reinstated. Bring back the allocation.

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Born just as Celtic were stopping the Ten, Lubo98 follows Celtic home and away and helps run his local Celtic Supporters Club. He goes to all the games and is a Law Graduate. Has a particular fondness for Tom Rogic among the current Celts and both Lubo and Henrik form his earliest Celtic memories.

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