Celtic offer Rangers 800 derby tickets

Celtic have called for talks between themselves, Rangers and Scottish league officials over the ticket row which is set to transform the atmosphere at their derby fixtures.

The Scottish champions quickly vowed to reciprocate when Rangers recently declared a sudden end to the mutual arrangement which saw more than 7,000 away fans attend games at both Ibrox and Parkhead.

Celtic have now confirmed they will copy Rangers’ plans to offer about 800 tickets to their Glasgow rivals but have called for dialogue on the matter with the Scottish Professional Football League.

A club statement read: “Celtic Football Club has confirmed that it will issue approximately 800 tickets to visiting supporters for the fixture against Rangers at Celtic Park on 2 September.” It added: “We would welcome further discussions involving the two clubs and the SPFL.

Meanwhile, Jozo Simunovic has been ruled out of Celtic’s second leg against Rosenborg after being handed an extra onematch suspension by Uefa.

The centre-back served an automatic ban in the 3-1 first-leg victory in the Champions League second qualifying round after being sent off against Alashkert in the previous round.

Uefa has now decided his high challenge warranted further punishment.

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