Scott Brown discusses Celtic playing Rangers without away supporters at Ibrox

Former Celtic captain Scott Brown has voiced concerns regarding the atmosphere for the upcoming Premier Sports Cup quarter-final at Ibrox. The match between the Glasgow rivals is scheduled for Sunday but will proceed without an away contingent of Celtic supporters. SPFL clubs confirmed that all league meetings between the two teams this season will be played without visiting fans following disorder last term. Brown stated that the lack of away support strips the fixture of its traditional passion and emotion. He noted that while he opposes pitch invasions and violence, the presence of fans from both sides is essential to the identity of the rivalry. Brown maintains that the game should be a contest of football rather than a fighting scenario.

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