A Scottish political party are pushing for cheaper prices for travelling fans in Scotland.
Celtic fans, and many others, have had their share of frustrations with ticket pricing in the game.
When Hibs came to Parkhead last month, Bhoys Celtic held up a banner against the £39 price of coming to Celtic Park to watch the match.
Last season, Celtic fans protested the £43-a-ticket price that Dundee United charged.
But that could all be about to change, if the Scottish Greens get their way.
Under the new leadership of Gillian McKay and Ross Greer, the Greens will pressure a change in the current pricing scheme.
Co-leader McKay said: [The National]
“Football is meant to be for everyone, but all over our country there are families being priced out of it.
“With ticket prices varying wildly, and with transport costs increasing, football is becoming far too expensive for too many fans and their families.
“Price caps are already common in European competitions and in the English Premiership, and there’s no reason for Scotland to be any different.
“Scotland has some of the most loyal and passionate fans anywhere in the world, who follow their teams through good and bad.
“Especially when living costs are soaring, it’s time for clubs to lead by example and show them the same support.”
In England, there is already a cap in place.
Away fans won’t spend more than £30 on a match ticket.
UEFA also enforce caps in European competition, which does actually see away fans pay more than Celtic fans.
The Scottish Greens have seen a rise in popularity in the new polls, and are riding the Zack Polanski wave, hitting their highest membership figures.
Polanski took charge of the English body of the party two months ago, and has taken the membership rate through the roof and up past the Tories.
It could make for interesting watching for the Scottish Parliament elections next year.
Policies like making a game of football cheaper for the average fan, will certainly help their case.
At last…politicians addressing a problem which affects the ordinary punter…how refreshing..And based on their Party name..If nothing else..I think it should be mandatory for all Celtic folk to vote for them…🤣