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.
Sport Minister Mairi Gougeon and Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf were involved in the talks on Friday alongside representatives from Police Scotland, Glasgow City Council and the two clubs.
Rangers fans celebrate outside Ibrox Stadium (Robert Perry/PA)
Speaking after the meeting, Ms 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.
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.
Sport Minister Mairi Gougeon and Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf were involved in the talks on Friday alongside representatives from Police Scotland, Glasgow City Council and the two clubs.
Rangers fans celebrate outside Ibrox Stadium (Robert Perry/PA)
Speaking after the meeting, Ms 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.
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