“Legendary Hearts Striker John Robertson Claims Old Away Allocations Were the Secret Sauce to Glasgow Derby Thrills!”

“Before Rangers’ Fallout, Celtic Fans Regularly Packed the Broomloan Road Stand at Ibrox, Creating an Unforgettable Atmosphere That Set the Stage for Legendary Glasgow Derbies!”

“Similarly, when Gers supporters traveled to Parkhead, they were given a substantial allocation in the Lisbon Lions Stand and the adjacent corner next to the Main Stand, fostering an electric atmosphere that added to the intensity of the rivalry.”

“Due to Celtic’s overwhelming success at Ibrox, Rangers ultimately decided to halt away fan allocations. As a result, no away supporters have been allowed at the last five league Glasgow derbies. This situation was expected to change at the start of the current season; however, the Royal Blues were unable to ensure the safety of Celtic fans at either Ibrox or Hampden for the highly anticipated New Year derby.”

“However, things could still change by March next year, and Robertson is optimistic about this possibility. He believes that a healthy presence of traveling fans significantly enhances the atmosphere of the fixture. ‘It’s one of my biggest bug-bears,’ he stated in The Warm-Up. ‘For years, the big selling point in Scottish football was the derby games. In the stadium, seeing a full stand of Celtic fans behind the goal at Ibrox is a fabulous sight, and the racket they create is fantastic for the players.'”

“And it’s the same when you go to Parkhead and see the Rangers fans in that corner. That’s what it’s all about,” Robertson continued, expressing his passion for the vibrant atmosphere that away supporters bring to these matches.

“It’s a shame that Rangers couldn’t handle Celtic fans celebrating their victories at Ibrox, which led to the reduction of their allocation. Robertson is absolutely right that away fans contribute immensely to the excitement of derby days. Unfortunately, due to the stubbornness of the Govan team, we may never see the return of those traditional allocations.”