The SPFL is expected to release the post-split fixture list on Monday, but Celtic fans won’t get to see their team win the title against their bitter rivals at Ibrox.
Even though The Rangers are 13 points behind Celtic, Police Scotland has reportedly instructed the league to avoid scheduling a potential title-deciding match at Ibrox due to concerns about fan behavior, despite the fact that away fans are still banned from Glasgow Derby games. [RecordSport]
This means that the final Glasgow derby of the season may be delayed until the third round of fixtures on the weekend of May 20 and 21.
Celtic need just one more win to secure their second successive title under manager Ange Postecoglou.
Police chiefs are reportedly suggesting that the Celtic-Rangers match should take place during the fourth round of fixtures, which could be scheduled for a midweek slot on May 23 or 24.
Celtic made it clear to the Ibrox board they would not be taking up ANY tickets for the game after the split due to safety fears. Having had fans attacked by bottles and a Celtic physio scarred for life, it’s little wonder Police Scotland are having a say.
Meanwhile, league officials are grappling with the issue of giving Rangers an additional away game after the split, while Celtic may be given an extra home fixture due to an anomaly caused by St Mirren’s appearance in the top six for the first time in almost four decades.
Celtic are going to be more than worthy winners of the league. Seeing the Hoops draw at the weekend and the reaction from pundit says it all. They tried to treat a draw at home like it was the end of the world for a side who have set the standards so high. By the end of the weekend, the bhoys in green had extended their lead at the top.
