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Celtic to introduce "safe standing"

Scottish champions Celtic will introduce "safe standing" from the beginning of the 2016-17 campaign.

Celtic have been granted permission to introduce "safe standing" at Celtic Park from the start of the 2016-17 season.

The Scottish champions have been given the green light following a number of discussions with the relevant authorities over the last five years.

"Celtic has worked tirelessly on this issue and we are delighted that this permission has finally been granted," chief executive Peter Lawwell told the club's official website.

"The introduction of rail seating at Celtic Park represents an investment in spectator safety. Across football globally, the reality is that some supporters are choosing to stand at matches. This is something we must accept and manage and also understand the positive effect which these areas have on atmosphere at matches.

"Rail seating has been in place in European football for some time and there has been considerable demand for some form of 'safe standing' within the UK and particularly from our supporters."

At first, the rail seating will be able to accommodate 2,600 supporters.

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