DAVID McCARTHY: They’ve got to do what they think is in the best interests of their fans, so in that respect they are right.
But having been offered the tickets, I think Rangers are quite right to ask for the same number for the Parkhead clash. I think the saga ends, eventually, with the passion of the fixture extremely diluted. GORDON PARKS: It’s Celtic’s prerogative to opt against taking any tickets but it started as tit-for-tat and what was one of the great derbies is now been diluted in stature due to the lack of away fans.
It’ll be a row which rumbles on. FRASER WILSON: If they really fear for their fans’ safety then yes, they’re right. But the situation is now seriously harming Scottish football’s showpiece fixture.
Both clubs must realise it and get round the table to find a solution - joined by league chiefs because this is also hurting our game. DAVID: No, he’s had a shocker as well.