A “POSITIVE meeting” has been held to discuss the upcoming Old Firm game after a Scottish Government minister threatened the fixture could be postponed.
Thousands of Rangers fans breached lockdown rules last weekend to celebrate the side’s first league win in a decade, leading to worries the scenes could be repeated on March 21 at Celtic Park.
Sports Minister Mairi Gougeon and Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf were involved in the talks yesterday alongside representatives from Police Scotland, Glasgow City Council and the two clubs.
Speaking after the meeting, Gougeon said: “This was a positive meeting which we called to address the need for fans to stay at home during the upcoming fixture on March 21.
“The reason we have allowed elite football to proceed is as much for the benefit of supporters as for those working in professional sport.
“Everyone is being deprived of so much right now – and making so many sacrifices – that the ability to watch a football game safely at home on television should be something that people should have the ability to do.”
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