It is difficult to see what alternative Celtic had but to reciprocate with a reduction in the away end for the Glasgow Derby fixture at Parkhead.
You can read the statement here.
Of course, the Stenography Corps were quick to criticise Celtic.
I’m not surprised by this as, in a sense, that is what they’re there for.
As their titles circle the circulation drain they continue to affirm and sooth their dignified demographic.
My information is that the original move by the Sevco High Command was made before consultation with the authorities.
Just how fixtures at Ibrox involving Celtic will be policed in the future is a scéal eile.
I DO know that the media companies are absolutely spitting over this situation.
However, they fully understand that Celtic had little choice, as their move was in response to the original Klan pleasing stunt by the Convict Chairman.
The view of the TV folk is that that the Broomloan draped in green and white was an integral part of the televisual event.
Now that is gone.
Quite simply Mr King diminished their media product and they know who caused this problem.
I think this is what passes for “winning friends on the journey” in the Blue Room.
So there will only be 800 of The People at Celtic Park on September 2nd.
Still, I’m sure that they will make their presence felt in the toilets in the away end.
Especially if Moussa Dembélé is fit…
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