Martin O'Neill saddened as Ibrox derby violence threatens away fan allocations

Celtic fans were given the full Broomloan Stand because of Scottish Cup rules, but the police officer in charge of the investigation into Sunday's events has branded that arrangement unsafe. Pic: Steve Welsh/PA Wire.

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has expressed sadness that traditional away derby allocations might be lost forever after Sunday's Ibrox chaos.

O'Neill felt having 7,500 travelling supporters for their Scottish Cup triumph over Rangers made it the best atmosphere he had experienced for decades.