Celtic invite season ticket holders to book up for safe standing

Celtic have sent out letters to season ticket holders informing them of the switch to safe standing for the start of next season.

Fans in sections 109 to 112 have been given the option to retain their place in the new look section or to relocate elsewhere and retain a seat.

After lengthy campaigning Celtic were given the green light during the summer to introduce a standing area based on the German model where fans have a delegated place behind a ‘rail seating’ that can be converted to seating for European matches.

Announcing the breakthrough in June Peter Lawwell said: “Celtic has worked tirelessly on this issue and we are delighted that this permission has finally been granted.

“The introduction of rail seating at Celtic Park represents an investment in spectator safety. Across football globally, the reality is that some supporters are choosing to stand at matches.

“This is something we must accept and manage and also understand the positive effect which these areas have on atmosphere at matches.

“Celtic’s primary objective will always be the safety and comfort of its supporters – this new system will now allow fans to stand safely at matches.

“Rail seating has been in place in European football for some time and there has been considerable demand for some form of ‘safe standing’ within the UK and particularly from our supporters.

“We are sure the rail seating section will prove very popular with supporters and we look forward to its introduction.

“I would like to thank Glasgow City Council for their support in delivering this measure and for the backing they have given to Celtic’s focus on safety at matches.”