Gers make Ibrox offer for vaccine

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Dunfermline D are set to become bec the first Scottish club to hand over their stadium stad to the NHS for the roll-out rollof the vaccine, with worwork to convert East End Pa Park A club already letter under from way. Gers managing director Stewart Robertson said: “We are living in unprecedented times which require cooperation, action and input from all across society. Rangers would be delighted to support staff from the NHS and the British military personnel involved in the countrywide vaccination process.

“I have already identified relevant expertise within my staff who can be placed at your immediate disposal and we all stand ready to do everything we can to support the national effort, to vaccinate the population.

“We have large areas around the stadium normally used for matchday parking and we have other facilities which could also be of use.

“We have ongoing and excellent relations with Police Scotland, with whom we regularly work to ensure the safe and efficient management of people and vehicles.”

A statement from Celtic noted they have also been in contact about putting forward their home ground.

A spokesman said: “We were pleased a number of weeks ago to offer Celtic Park to support in the vaccine effort.

“We’ve worked tirelessly to support those affected by the pandemic, with over £1million in support already distributed to people in need.”