Hugh Keevins has revealed he has been privately told Rangers are unhappy with the SPFL adjudication that sided with Celtic’s position, despite both clubs agreeing to the process in advance.
The response, as described, is not about uncertainty or confusion. It is a direct reaction to the SPFL ruling with Celtic that Rangers cannot now challenge.
That is the part that cannot be ignored. Celtic and Rangers both agreed beforehand that whatever decision came back would be final.
Only after that is understood does Rangers’ reaction itself come into focus. The frustration the Ibrox club is feeling is unfounded, but not according to Hugh Keevins.
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Speaking on the situation, Keevins said “I am told privately that Rangers are not happy at all with the adjudication, and their problem is that they cannot appeal the decision.
“That was agreed from the outset, when the sub committee made their decision neither Celtic or Rangers could appeal against it.
“Well, Celtic have no need for an appeal, because it’s basically what Celtic wanted. I am awaiting Rangers statement to see where they stand on this and if they might very well say they won’t take any tickets at all.
“I don’t think they will do that because they will want Rangers fans in there, because the game could have massive implications on the title race.
“But, I think they are upset because there is an element of double standards about this. Celtic have had problems with their ultras, the Green Brigade, but they sold them tickets for Ibrox for the last game while they are banned from Celtic Park.”
Keevins sets out the Ibrox club’s position clearly. Rangers are reacting to the ruling, but the terms of that outcome were already fixed.
There is no dispute over how the decision was reached. The SPFL process and its limits were known before any ruling was made.
Title context and ticket stance underline the reality for Celtic and Rangers
The suggestion that Rangers could respond by refusing tickets next season is part of that reaction. It reflects frustration, but it also highlights the limits of what can realistically follow.
The reference to double standards adds another layer to Rangers’ reaction. It does not change the fact that the structure of the appeal was agreed to in advance.
The situation is therefore straightforward. Rangers are dealing with a result they do not accept, but one they committed to before it was reached.
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