The Green Brigade has confirmed that Rangers have refused to allow a tifo display for Sunday’s Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox, with the ultras group now making alternative arrangements to ensure the Celtic end still creates a visual impact.
Sunday’s tie marks the first occasion since 2018 that the full Broomloan Stand will be occupied by the Celtic away support, making it a significant occasion for the travelling fans.
In a post on the North Curve Celtic account on X, the group confirmed that their planned tifo had been blocked by the home club. Rather than abandon the idea entirely, the Green Brigade will distribute materials to supporters at the turnstiles and on the approach to the ground, with the aim of painting the Broomloan Stand green, white and orange when the teams take to the pitch. The group has asked supporters to hold off using the materials until that moment, stressing that timing and participation will be essential to achieving the desired wall of colour effect.
The match follows last weekend’s pulsating Premiership derby at the same ground, which ended 2-2. Youssef Chermiti put Rangers in command with two first-half goals, before Celtic responded after the break through Kieran Tierney and Reo Hatate to claim a share of the spoils.
Whoever wins on Sunday will advance to the semi-final at Hampden next month.