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Celtic Fans Pack Hampden as Rangers Struggle to Fill Semi-Final Seats

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Celtic fans turned Hampden into a cauldron of noise and green on Saturday, snapping up every ticket they could get for the semi-final clash against Aberdeen.

Meanwhile, Rangers fans struggled to fill their allocation for a much less convincing 2-1 win over Motherwell, with swathes of empty seats in their end revealing a sharp contrast in fan turnout.

Demand from the Celtic support was overwhelming, with season ticket holders and HCTS members scrambling for tickets—some even missing out in the ballot despite a large allocation. The Hoops faithful came out in force, packing their end to the brim and creating an atmosphere that mirrored the team’s emphatic 6-0 win on the pitch. It was a fitting display from fans who live and breathe Celtic, a reminder of the passion that follows the club wherever they go.

Celtic Fans Fill Hampden as Rangers Struggle to Sell Semi-Final Allocation

Soccer Football – Scottish League Cup – Semi Final – Celtic v Aberdeen – Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain – November 2, 2024 Celtic fans with flares inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Craig Brough

Across the weekend, however, Rangers fans failed to show the same commitment, despite the stakes. Their tickets went to general sale in an attempt to boost numbers, yet there were still visible gaps all over their end of Hampden for the Motherwell clash. For a club that prides itself on its following, it was a disappointing showing that left fans and pundits alike questioning the commitment on display.

Soccer Football – Scottish League Cup – Semi Final – Celtic v Aberdeen – Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain – November 2, 2024 Celtic players huddle before the match REUTERS/Craig Brough

As both sets of fans gear up for a 50/50 ticket allocation in the final, Celtic supporters are right to feel they could have filled the national stadium on their own. Given their strong semi-final turnout, many are now wondering if Hampden should look at adjusting allocations based on demand rather than a flat split. After all, Celtic fans showed they had no problem filling every seat, and it’s clear they’ll do the same in the final, whereas Rangers’ turnout for Motherwell raises a valid question, should they get the same as Celtic.

We know they will turn up to see the champions and will have no problem selling their allocation for a final against Celtic, but should they be rewarded for their lack of turning up for the semi-final?

With Celtic heading into the final with momentum and their fans showing unwavering support, the club can count on a sea of green and white roaring them on at Hampden.

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