Former Celtic manager Gordon Strachan says the decision to lock away fans out of the Old Firm derby is the CORRECT one.
An SPFL statement this afternoon revealed a return to the ban on visiting supporters in games between Celtic and Rangers in any of their competitions.
Following last season's trouble at Ibrox, Rangers offered Celtic just 350 tickets for the Premier Sports Cup quarter final clash.
They declined their rivals' offer and the SPFL were called in to make a decision.
Strachan told Midnite: "First of all, people occasionally ask for my opinion on things. Some of them say 'we should get supporters back, we're all for them'.
"I was one of the only ones who thinks that we shouldn't, really. They can't behave themselves. You might see it on the TV and think 'oh this is lovely'.
"But actually, everything that goes with it – I didn't think it was worth it for a bit more noise. My priorities as a father and a granddad are being safe, enjoying football in an environment that is good for us all. I said that I'm quite happy with it just being Celtic fans at Celtic Park, and Rangers fans at Ibrox.
"I'm guaranteed then to not see any daft scenes that I've seen over the years. I don't want them, and looking back, do we really want this? I'd rather just go 'naw'."
The SPFL's statement read: "Ahead of the forthcoming Rangers v Celtic tie in the Premier Sports Cup (13 September) and the Celtic v Rangers match in the William Hill Premiership (20 September), the Scottish Professional Football League today announced ticket allocations for all SPFL matches involving both clubs this season.
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"This follows the Scottish FA's Independent Review into the events surrounding the Scottish Gas Men's Scottish Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox on 8 March and subsequent discussions involving the SPFL, both clubs, and Police Scotland.
"Celtic and Rangers had previously agreed that an away ticket allocation of 5% of the available capacity for both grounds would apply for their SPFL matches against one another.
"Following the events of 8 March and the publication of the Independent Review, the arrangements for the forthcoming fixtures were reconsidered. For the Premier Sports Cup tie at Ibrox, Rangers proposed a reduced away allocation based on its assessment of the circumstances and risks associated with that fixture. Celtic did not accept that proposal and sought a determination from the SPFL.
"After further discussions involving both clubs and the SPFL, agreement has been reached that there will be no away supporters for matches involving Rangers and Celtic in SPFL competitions for the remainder of the 2026/27 season.
"This temporary arrangement will allow both clubs, together with the SPFL, Police Scotland and other relevant stakeholders, to give proper consideration to the findings and recommendations of the Independent Review, take forward the necessary actions and ensure sufficient time is available to plan future fixtures thoroughly.
