Former Celtic hero and now pundit Chris Sutton has responded to the latest update regarding away fans at Glasgow Derbies, hoping it paves the way for a return to the old, classic allocation.
The SPFL confirmed on Friday that Celtic will be given a 5% allocation for their fans at Ibrox and vice versa for their city rivals at Parkhead from next season onwards.
Such an increase is a step in the right direction and much more worthwhile than having 700, 800, or even no travelling supporters. It makes the fixture a much greater spectacle and arguably adds an extra edge to the games.
Sutton, who only ever played in derbies where the away allocation was as big as can be, is positive surrounding the latest update. He said: [RecordSport] “At last they have seen a bit of sense and around 2500 is certainly better than nothing.
“It’s too late for this season and we’ll have no away supporters for the remaining two encounters.
“The only hope is the clubs see the difference next season and it persuades them to bring back the proper allocation and restore the fixture to former glory.”
Most people within Scottish football are seemingly delighted with the latest update. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers admitted it wasn’t before time.
He hopes, similarly to Sutton, that it will eventually get back to what it was in future and that derbies can return to the way they always were.
