By Frank McAvennie

12th Oct, 2023 | 3:04pm

SFA urged to stop 'mini Rangers' in new ticket controversy - expert

The SFA have to rectify the ticket dispute between Celtic, Rangers and other Scottish Premiership clubs.

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, former Hoops striker Frank McAvennie said he is “all for” requiring clubs in Scotland to provide a minimum away allocation for league games.

According to The Mail (10 October), Scottish Premiership clubs are weighing up a proposal to set aside a fixed percentage of their stadium capacity for away fans.

The Hoops are preparing to reject a request from Rangers for 800 away tickets for the Old Firm derby at Parkhead on 30 December after turning down an allocation at Ibrox.

At Tynecastle, all clubs with the exception of Hibs are limited to just 650 tickets.

The SPFL rules currently state that clubs must provide a reasonable number of tickets to visiting fans at every home league match.

If clubs seem broadly supportive of the new proposal then there is expected to be a vote on 22 January to make a decision.

When asked what he made of the proposal, McAvennie told Football Insider: “I am all for it because Hearts are doing it now, that is mini Rangers.

“They are not giving Celtic or Rangers the proper allocation. It used to be 7000 at Rangers and Celtic, which was great. It is a big difference, I do not understand why they do not go back to that.

“I cannot see where the football is going with all that. It is down to the SFA to try and rectify it.“

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