"Celtic has declined to provide away tickets to Rangers for the Old Firm derby unless the Union Bears group is excluded, leading to a dispute over ticket allocation."
"The SPFL stated that it would not overrule a risk assessment carried out by Celtic, which is legally responsible for the safety and security of the event."
"Rangers emphasized that the removal of away supporters from this defining fixture would introduce a clear and material sporting imbalance in the title race."
"Celtic expressed surprise and disappointment that Rangers had not addressed the safety concerns regarding certain individuals who engaged in violence and disorder."
Celtic has declined to provide away tickets to Rangers for the Old Firm derby unless certain fans are excluded. The SPFL stated that Rangers should receive a reasonable allocation of five percent of seats. The decision is left to the clubs after a risk assessment by Celtic. This dispute follows disorder at a previous match, and Rangers emphasized the need for away supporters to maintain competitive balance in the title race. Celtic cited safety concerns regarding specific fans.
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