O'Neill would rather Celtic had no fans at Ibrox than 300

Martin O'Neill asserts that Celtic would be better off without tickets for Rangers' League Cup quarter-final at Ibrox next month, should the club be allocated 300 seats. Rangers announced the allocation following the Scottish FA's decision to enforce a fan-free policy for their home matches, in response to crowd disorder during last season's Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox.

The event saw around 8,000 visiting Celtic supporters, which was nearly four times the number of away fans at recent Premiership clashes between the two teams. O'Neill expressed his disappointment, stating, "We might as well not get any, if that's the case." The Celtic manager emphasized the significance of the fixture, emphasizing its status as one of the greatest encounters in football history.

He lamented that the atmosphere would be diminished without the presence of the away fans, adding, "That's a shame." Despite the controversy, Celtic secured a 2-1 victory over Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday, demonstrating resilience and determination.