There shall be no away followers on the first two Outdated Agency league matches this season.
Celtic and Rangers had agreed a 5 per cent allocation for visiting supporters would return this season – supplied crucial necessities had been met at each stadiums.
That was following talks with the SPFL who intervened after the final six league derbies had been performed with out away followers.
Nevertheless, it’s understood Celtic have written to Rangers confirming they won’t give away tickets for the primary assembly of the season at Parkhead – on September 1, stay on Sky Sports activities.
Celtic had been believed to be making ready for the fixture in simply over a fortnight however have made this transfer as a result of fears Rangers haven’t executed the identical at Ibrox forward of the match there in January.
Nevertheless, it’s understood Rangers are assured they might have accomplished the required works forward of the sport at Ibrox subsequent yr.
Philippe Clement’s facet are at the moment taking part in at Hampden as a result of a delay to works on their Copland Street Stand at Ibrox, with the membership eager on away crowds to return and set to talk to the SPFL over the difficulty.
Rangers are understood to be assured work at Ibrox for the sport in January would have been accomplished
In an announcement, they mentioned: “Rangers was today informed that Celtic will make no allocation for away fans for the September Old Firm game.
“The allocation to be carried out by each golf equipment was clear and Rangers was taking all steps in direction of fulfilling that settlement.
“In the meantime, we can confirm that no away allocation will apply for the January Old Firm fixture at Ibrox. This is consistent with the reciprocity embedded in the agreement reached between the clubs and the SPFL.”
Sky Sports activities Information has contacted Celtic and the SPFL for remark.
Philippe Clement and Brendan Rodgers had been eager to see away followers return for Outdated Agency matches
When requested in March, each managers had been happy on the prospect of away followers returning.
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers mentioned: “It’s huge and it’s something this club have been championing for a number of years. Given the iconic nature of the fixture it deserves for both sets of supporters to be in.
“There are two units of people that have missed out, the gamers by way of the sport and the ambiance that is created after which very importantly the supporters as a result of they’re what makes this fixture.
“It’s absolutely brilliant news and it’s great for the game and Scottish football as a whole that we can produce a game that has that passion and with both sets of supporters there we’ll look forward to that when it comes.”
Rangers supervisor Clement mentioned: “I think everyone loves football with two sides of fans who sing against each other or sing towards each other and to have this atmosphere.
“No person loved the Covid interval when there have been no followers, that was actually tough and, for me, it was actually unusual to play in Celtic Park with out our supporters.
“It was the first time for me, it was a strange experience so I think every player and every manager wants both sides in the stadium.
“Soccer is about that, it is about leisure and leisure from two groups. It is a very optimistic factor for me.”
