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The National (Scotland)
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David Irvine

Hibs slash away allocation for Celtic and Rangers matches

Hibernian have slashed ticket allocations for Celtic and Rangers, according to a report.

The Easter Road club had vowed to cut back on tickets handed to visiting clubs after "fan behaviour and chanting from opposition teams" last season.

Now, it appears the allocation for Celtic and Rangers has been slashed by around 1,000 tickets.

A Celtic ticket update cited a "reduced allocation" for their trip to Easter Road on Sunday, August 11.

It read: "Tickets for the William Hill Premiership away fixture vs. Hibernian on Sunday, August 11 (12:30pm KO) are now on sale to eligible Season Ticket holders.

"The Club received a reduced allocation of 2,930 tickets for this match."

According to Football Scotland, the same number of tickets will be issued to Rangers when they face Hibs in the capital next year.

Both clubs had previously received around 4,000 tickets for the fixture - with the whole South Stand used to house away fans.

But only Hearts will receive that number of briefs in the upcoming season.

A Hibs statement on future ticketing changes in March read: "Hibernian FC condemns the abhorrent behaviour and chanting made by some supporters in Scottish football.

"Over recent years supporters’ unacceptable conduct has become rife in Scotland whether that be through the use of pyrotechnics, sectarianism, objects being thrown onto the field of play or through other actions.

"This is simply not good enough.

"Understanding that the behaviour of certain sections of Hibernian FC’s own support has not been good enough at times this season, the club has been taking the strongest possible action against those who behave in an unacceptable manner, working with Police Scotland and colleagues at other clubs.

"Hibernian FC now implores other clubs to act in a similar fashion and the governing bodies to take serious consideration into the issues to ensure Scottish football is safe and welcoming for all.

"Following fan behaviour and chanting from opposing teams this season, the club’s board of directors will be reducing the away allocation at Easter Road moving forward, alongside taking further actions.

"Football is a sport for all, and stadiums should be a place where families and friends can come together to support their team.

"Hibernian FC prides itself on being a club for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, gender, religion, creed, and sexual orientation.

"Everyone should be able to feel safe and comfortable attending a football match."

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