The Empty Stadium: A Cautionary Tale for Professional Sports Leagues The decision by Celtic and Rangers to ban away fans from their matches this season raises questions about the balance of power between Scotland's top two football clubs.
It also highlights a deeper issue plaguing professional sports leagues: reconciling safety with atmosphere.
Old Firm derbies have been a spectacle unlike any other in Scottish football, characterized by electric tension, fervent chanting, and occasionally chaotic pitch invasions. This season, that magic will be missing.