No away fans for Old Firm derbies this season following unrest
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Celtic and Rangers will play their Scottish Premiership and Premier Sports Cup matches without away supporters this season. This temporary arrangement was reached following talks between the two Glasgow clubs and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). The decision follows an independent review by the Scottish FA into events during last season's Scottish Cup quarter final at Ibrox, which was marked by pitch incursions and unrest after Celtic won a penalty shootout. Approximately 8,000 visiting supporters were present at that match.
In addition to the away fan ban, the Scottish FA announced that both clubs must play their next Scottish Cup home games behind closed doors. One report notes that both clubs will be required to pay 100,000 pounds to their respective opponents in that round of the league. The SPFL stated that the current measures will allow stakeholders to consider the findings of the independent review and ensure sufficient time to plan future fixtures.
Reactions from the clubs varied. Rangers manager Derek McInnes called the news disappointing, noting that derbies are better with opposition fans. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill described the decision as inevitable and sad. While the center leaning source focuses on the logistical agreement and the managers' disappointment, the center right leaning source highlights the financial penalties and Celtic's claim that the sanction is disproportionate because the incident did not occur at their home ground.
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- The report focuses on the official statements from the SPFL and the expressions of disappointment from both team managers.
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- The report emphasizes the financial penalties and the specific grievances raised by Celtic regarding the proportionality of the sanctions.
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