The Daily Record report that the SPFL have now stepped in to take control of the dispute between Celtic and Rangers over away tickets for next month’s derby.
According to the report, the issue has moved beyond club discussions and will now be decided by the league. A sub-committee drawn from the SPFL board is set to review the situation and deliver a final ruling.
The governing body are working to a tight schedule. Reportedly officials are aiming to have a decision reached by Monday evening, giving both clubs clarity ahead of the May 10 clash at Celtic Park.
This follows Rangers formally asking the league to intervene after Celtic withheld the standard away allocation. The Parkhead side have placed a condition on the tickets, linked to how they would be distributed.
Rangers have rejected that position and argue that the agreed allocation should stand. With neither side willing to shift, the matter has now landed with the SPFL to resolve.
The report makes clear that timing is a key factor. With the fixture approaching, a delay would create issues around planning, policing, and ticket sales. That has led to the push for a quick outcome early in the week.
While the decision will centre on this match, it carries wider weight. The league will need to balance existing rules on away allocations with the circumstances that have led to the current situation.
Those circumstances trace back to the trouble at Ibrox earlier in the season. That incident remains in the background as both clubs argue their position.
For now, attention turns to Monday. The indication is that this will be when a final call is made, bringing an end to a dispute that has grown beyond a standard ticket allocation issue.
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