Rangers Football Club announced on Saturday morning a controversial decision to cancel all away tickets for the upcoming SWPL women’s Glasgow Derby.
The decision, taken by the Ibrox club after consultation with authorities is a blow to the Celtic fans who wanted to go support their team.
The heart of the matter lies in Rangers’ request to Celtic to cancel specific tickets believed to be in the hands of potentially problematic fans. Celtic, standing firm, refused to comply, leading to Rangers’ sweeping measure to cancel all away tickets for the game.
The underlying concern appears to be the presence of members from the Green Brigade or the Bhoys at the match, a prospect Rangers didn’t want to see come to fruition.
This latest development in ticket allocation is more than just an isolated incident; it represents a significant spill-over of the longstanding ticket row into the women’s game, reflecting the deep-seated tensions that exist between the two clubs.
The decision not only deprives Celtic supporters of the chance to watch the derby live is poor. The game kicks off at 15:10 on Sunday.
