McInnes 'disappointed' by Old Firm fan ban

Rangers manager Derek McInnes expressed disappointment at the decision to ban away fans from upcoming Old Firm matches this season. The Scottish Football League (SPFL) announced the ban after Celtic challenged the decision made by Rangers to allow only 300 tickets for the League Cup clash at Ibrox on September 13th. For the previous Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox, which also featured Celtic, the traditional allocation of 8,000 tickets was granted, but due to crowd trouble, it was reduced to 2,500.

McInnes commented on the situation right before his press conference, stating that the decision was disappointing but acknowledged that the club would need to make a decision on the matter. He emphasized the importance of allowing opposition fans into derby games, noting that behaviors should still be managed. McInnes had not yet spoken to anyone within the club regarding the decision, so he could not provide further details. He acknowledged that the situation is complex and requires careful consideration and discussion.