Many fans of the Hoops, who had already bought tickets and were excited to watch their team play, were really disappointed to hear this news. After Rangers discussed safety concerns with officials, the decision was made.Just after midday, Celtic responded to the news with a statement. The team acknowledged that it was “extremely disappointing” to deny many fans entry. According to the release from the official website:
“It is extremely disappointing that so many fans were denied access to the game at a time when so many people are working so hard to support and promote women’s football in Scotland. This is especially true considering that the home club had several options to enable our supporters to attend in a stadium of this size safely, especially considering the anticipated number of attendees.”
Celtic will now communicate with Rangers to guarantee that all out-of-town fans who bought tickets will receive their due reimbursements. Additionally, they have made the decision to show tomorrow’s big game for all fans in Parkhead’s Sports Bar.
Starting at 15:10, this game is crucial in the battle for the SWPL championship. The Ghirls trail their city rivals by just four points, and a victory would greatly assist new manager Elena Sadiku.
Even though the team won’t have the Celtic support physically, supporters will be watching on TV screens all over the world in the hopes of seeing another Glasgow derby victory.
