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Rangers criticise Hibs in allocation reduction

Rangers are unhappy with Hibernian’s move to cut back the ticket allocation for away fans at next month’s Scottish Premiership matchup at Easter Road.

Fans of the Glasgow club are usually offered tickets for the entire South Stand at the Hibs home ground.

For the May 13 game, Hibs have opted to make the South Stand available to home supporters, despite the usual allocation usually being higher for Old Firm fans. 

Rangers said the ticketing decision “beggars belief”.

“First and foremost, Rangers hopes the safety of our fans, who will now be in only one section of the South Stand rather than filling it completely, will not be compromised by this decision,” the Ibrox club said in a statement.

“This is the least Rangers expects for supporters who have repeatedly proven themselves to be the most loyal in the country by selling out away ticketing allocations at opposition stadiums for years.

“This was evident as we rose through the divisions when clubs the length and breadth of the country, including Hibernian, benefitted financially from the presence of our fans.

“Rangers will, of course, bear in mind Hibernian’s decision when considering ticketing arrangements for future matches – both home and away – against this particular club.”

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