Celtic and Rangers Prepare for League Cup Clash Amid Police Warning

Celtic is set to compete against Rangers at Ibrox in the League Cup quarter-final on Sunday, with no away supporters allowed in the stadium due to a ruling from the SPFL. This decision follows a dispute over ticket allocations between the two clubs.

The absence of Celtic fans comes after previous incidents of disorder during their last match in March, which resulted in penalties for both clubs, including a £100,000 compensation fee for future Scottish Cup matches. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill acknowledged the unusual situation of playing without their supporters and mentioned a recent meeting with police that served as a reminder about maintaining appropriate behavior.

O'Neill confirmed that midfielder Mika Baur is available for selection despite missing training, while he is still deciding on the starting goalkeeper between Sam Johnstone and Viljami Sinisalo for the upcoming match.