04 Sep 2026 14:07:39
Apparently there's been a statement issued from the SPFL saying there will be no allocation of tickets to away fans at OF matches this season. Not sure if this includes the League Cup game where they've already been allocated 300. Anybody?
04 Sep 2026 15:22:07
Seeker, league games only bud, apparently they're not taking their cup allocation, the big bad Rangers.
04 Sep 2026 15:37:54
It's all games between both clubs.
04 Sep 2026 15:42:18
Yes, our supporters were to blame, but so were that mob's supporters, but it's never them, poor wee innocent Celtic, not. π‘
04 Sep 2026 15:48:43
Both clubs and SFA should act like big boys and sit round a table to discuss a sensible and safe way forward for next season - with suitable penalties, should the idiots on both sides cause damage etc. π€ I assume that scenario is what this cooling off period will end with.
04 Sep 2026 15:50:01
Totally support the decision to ban away fans. It's a sad necessity because of mindless morons who refuse to listen. However, if fans have been banned as a result of that Old Firm game, why has nothing been done as a result of the Hearts game, where players were intimidated. What sanctions came from that, or have I missed something?
04 Sep 2026 16:03:29
You will never stop these absolute idiots who have ruined it for all, and as I said before the fans from all 4 stands are to blame. Jesus, just stay in your seat, support the team, and go home. It will be a long, long time before away fans are allowed. π¬π§
04 Sep 2026 16:40:04
The minute the "cooling off period" is over, it'll all kick off again. Idiots will do what idiots do, won't change.
04 Sep 2026 16:43:14
Of course, you can stop them. First you have to have a will to do it. We all know it's the ultras, but still the clubs bend over for them.
04 Sep 2026 16:46:39
While we're at it, did anyone see the Motherwell guy saying about the damage "Celtic fans" caused? Think it was something like 500 seats damaged. Apparently Celtic have agreed to pay for new seats and installation. Wonder if they're paying for Ibrox.
04 Sep 2026 16:50:48
For me it was always going to happen. Have no issues with the ban whatsoever.
Be funny though, if at some point we're drawn away to them in the Scottish and they have to stump up the 100k compensation for the away team. π
04 Sep 2026 16:53:39
Silly little boys can't handle the buckfast. It's getting ridiculous now that well behaved fans are missing out. This is on both sides, the damage being done from the other mob, though, seems to be swept under the carpet along with lots of other things.
04 Sep 2026 16:58:08
Aye, cause there were no problems with silly little boys who can't handle their Buckfast in the 70s, 80s and 90s. This just comes across as older men who have been there and done that with going to away Old Firm games and are happy for no one else to experience it. Poor show.
04 Sep 2026 17:13:32
The ultras were not all to blame, the fans came from all stands, so many, many idiots were to blame and can't support the team without causing bother. Not nice for young families taking their children to see that. π¬π§
04 Sep 2026 17:16:57
Definitely not happy with how it's going as it's ruining the fixture. Stay in the stands, it's simple.
04 Sep 2026 17:21:30
I'm glad they won't be allowed into Ibrox.
They are not to be and cannot be trusted.
I blame the schools and parents! π
04 Sep 2026 17:22:24
Seeing all sorts of people saying they don't want any away fans at any games going forward. Absolute nonsense, it's a rivalry, away fans are a massive part of the atmosphere.
There is always going to be arseholes in every walk of life, on both sides, in every fanbase up and down the country. It's tit for tat from Rangers and Celtic, and it's ruining the fixture.
04 Sep 2026 18:02:53
The Celtic fans were primarily to blame for what happened.
I fb they didn't charge our pitch, then nothing would've happened.
I accept both clubs need and deserve the same punishment, but when discussing the blame, it lies at their door.
04 Sep 2026 16:49:27
Oh but they sing, whoopy do and paint their ma's sheets, get shot ASAP. Plenty willing to take their seats.
04 Sep 2026 18:14:30
Fork, Ibrox is a morgue without the UB, whether you like them or dislike them, it's the truth. And, when it's a morgue, you really see how much of a cesspit it is for our players. At least the UB constantly support the players and drive them on.
04 Sep 2026 18:16:13
Should split the tickets right down the middle to create some atmosphere, and tell the two sets of fans: any more trouble, then no away fans for like 5 Old Firms. Then if it happens again, double it, 10 Old Firms. That will send a clear message. It's up to the fans to behave.
This going round in circles, tit for tat stuff isn't working, clearly. You let the fans think they're in control of the situation. Maybe the fans don't want the away fans in the stadium, so too many ifs and buts, and probably a headache to those dealing with it.
04 Sep 2026 18:29:42
We hear having the away fans improves the atmosphere. Honestly, when was the last time that was actually the case and it wasn't just trouble and shame?
04 Sep 2026 18:47:28
Whether you like them or not, it's a fact. Having two sets of supporters in a rivalry makes it a better atmosphere.
The best feeling about winning an Old Firm or scoring against them is turning around and seeing them all fuming and getting one over them - whole point of a rivalry.
There are arseholes on either side, but there's arseholes on either side of every fanbase. I don't see Man United or Liverpool banning every away fan after "some" of their fans act appallingly.
04 Sep 2026 18:51:58
WallaceRFC, do you honestly think the troublemakers on both sides would pay any attention? How many times have our lot been told, don't sing certain songs, don't light pyrotechnics, don't throw things on to the pitch, don't come onto the pitch? They just don't listen.
Even when we are getting UEFA fines and stand closures, they still don't listen. They follow the club as a means to an end, but they really don't care what happens to it.
04 Sep 2026 18:56:39
I couldn't disagree more, Stevie G.
I believe we need to get away from this blame game of they did that so we did this.
Our fans are responsible for their own behaviour and so are theirs.
As long as everyone keeps blaming each other, no ownership can be taken or accountability.
04 Sep 2026 18:23:14
if you think countless endless renditions of 'the IRA has gone away' is atmosphere then fair play to you. perhaps fans would sing if there that wasn't happening; it used to when I was a kid. This was not just the UB but it would be a place to start.
but until we stop the 'it was the other half of the OF' excuse and force the clubs to take action then nothing will happen as the fans seem too entrenched in it being the other clubs fault.
04 Sep 2026 19:12:24
People have been singing these songs at the football since before I was born. It's a song at a football match, imagine letting that upset you. It goes both ways. They sing songs that I don't agree with, but at the end of the day it's a song and it's not hurting anyone.
Fans on the park are another story, and the clubs have been punished for it with a stadium closure.
We don't have to self sabotage the best rivalry in Britain by not allowing any away fans. Do Man United ban all Liverpool fans when some sing about Munich? Or vice versa when Man United sing about Hillsborough.
04 Sep 2026 20:16:53
I heard this is all Celtic's doing. They were angry that Rangers only gave them 300 tickets for the league game and basically said stick your tickets, we won't be giving Rangers any allocation. Now, if this is the case then Celtic would be in breach of league rules as both Old Firm teams were ordered to offer a certain percentage allocation.
So it looks like Celtic have basically got their way again with the SFA. Surely the SFA needs investigating for this. They're breaking league rules and the SFA are bending over again. It's a complete farce.
04 Sep 2026 20:31:48
Who cares who is to blame, all this does is make us look like a less attractive option for players.
The fact neither set of fans can behave enough to be allowed an allocation of away fans at Scotland's biggest rivalry is utterly pathetic!
Such a bad look for what is now regarded as a poor country/league to play in!