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Celtic has issued a statement regarding the ongoing issue of away fan ticket allocations for matches against Rangers, as the lockout between the two clubs continues. The dispute has escalated in recent months, with significant attention focused on the inability of both clubs to guarantee reciprocal ticket arrangements for away supporters during derby games.

Celtic’s statement clarifies that they have fulfilled all necessary requirements to host away fans at their stadium for derby matches. This includes completing various works needed to ensure that Rangers supporters could be accommodated safely at Celtic Park. However, the club emphasized that their efforts to finalize these arrangements were hampered by the lack of assurance from Rangers that Celtic fans would be allowed to attend the corresponding fixture at Ibrox Stadium in January.

As a result, Celtic announced that they could not allocate tickets to Rangers supporters for the upcoming derby at Celtic Park in September. The club expressed disappointment over this situation, highlighting that the decision was not taken lightly but was necessary due to the lack of a guarantee from Rangers regarding ticket reciprocity.

Celtic assured their fans that they are actively engaging with all relevant parties to find a satisfactory resolution to the issue. They expressed hope that ongoing discussions would eventually lead to a situation where both sets of supporters can attend derby matches at each other’s grounds, as has been the tradition in the past.

This development is the latest chapter in the deteriorating relationship between the two clubs concerning away fan allocations, a matter that has caused significant frustration among supporters on both sides. The statement underscores Celtic’s desire to resolve the issue, but also their determination to ensure that their fans are treated fairly in any future ticketing arrangements.