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.
Any of these situations would be a far significant improvement for this game than the 800 struggle we all have now. The atmosphere would benefit with both teams having a vocal & visual presence and many fans wouldn’t be scrambling for tickets and missing out on it https://t.co/BwDXBzMbBk pic.twitter.com/DlcB7UlbBH
— Kieran Smyth (@kieransmyth97) March 4, 2020
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.
One Club is willing and one isn’t
— Celtic FC SLO (@CelticFCSLO) March 5, 2020
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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— The Celtic Star Editor (@CelticStarMag) March 5, 2020
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