Fans could return to watch Celtic in action at Paradise as early as Sunday, BBC Scotland journalist Chris McLaughlin has reported tonight.
He believes a decision is due on the Motherwell clash tomorrow after discussions between the SPFL and Scottish Government.
However, the bid to have fans through the gates is still very much in the balance.
It’s been known for a while that Celtic have been at the forefront of the push to allow spectators back into Scottish football matches.
A Scottish rugby match between Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors has already been given the green light to have fans in attendance, albeit in limited numbers.
It makes sense that football would follow, even taking into account high profile problems in recent weeks at Celtic and Aberdeen.
The sight of fans watching the champions again would be fantastic, even if there is no doubt going to be a bit of drama with regards to how the club determine who attends.
The quicker we get supporters into grounds across the country, the quicker Scottish football will get back on its feet and find the passion that makes it, in my view, a very marketable and appealing product.
Empty stadiums have led to a few lacklustre TV events in recent weeks, with players also still not up to full match fitness following a long summer lay-off.
A number of 1000 is obviously tiny in the context of Celtic Park’s capacity, but it would be a start and hopefully the Scottish Government can find the reassurance from footballing authorities that it’s a viable plan.
In other news, Celtic’s move to land Shane Duffy is said to be ‘on pause’.
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