Brendan Rodgers responds to the complete allocation of away tickets for the Celtic match against Hibernian and references Rangers.

Brendan Rodgers is enthusiastic about the prospect of Celtic hosting 7,000 Hibs fans at Parkhead this weekend. On Sunday afternoon, the Hoops will face their opponents in Scottish Cup action, with the expectation of avenging their recent 2-1 loss at Easter Road.

Celtic has affirmed that Hibs will receive the full away allocation, or they will be required to pay for any briefs that remain unsold after an agreement has been reached.

However, it appears that both the home and away sections will be nearly sold out, which should result in a lively ambiance in Glasgow. Rodgers has been recognised as a supporter of the louder stadiums and has frequently advocated for the cessation of the away fan ticket dispute between Celtic and Rangers in order to attract a complete attendance at their respective venues.

The Bhoys’ manager has now expressed his satisfaction that Hibs will bring as many supporters as Rangers did in the past, in order to create a grand occasion in the quarter-finals. “Does the near-sellout indicate that the cup’s magic is still present?” Rodgers responded, “I believe it is.” “In all of the games, it is impossible to disregard the significance of having away supporters in your stadium, as it fosters a competitive atmosphere and rivalry.

I am aware that, particularly in Celtic Rangers games, we have not experienced this in several years.” However, the intensity of both sets of supporters will be evident during this match, and I am confident that it will spill over onto the pitch, fostering an incredible ambiance.

What distinguishes Celtic’s construction from that of Hibs? Celtic have had the opportunity to prepare for their cup encounter by taking advantage of a free week following a fixture this week. With no Champions League matches and no rescheduled games in hand, the Hoops have been able to recover and recuperate in an effort to secure a spot in the semis on Sunday night.

For the manager, the week has been a favourable rehabilitation period for his players; however, he acknowledges that it has been a distinctive experience in comparison to the remainder of the season. “Over the past three months, it has been quite distinctive,” he continued.

“You cannot even begin to fathom the benefits that this provides in terms of the opportunity to prepare, recover, mentally, and physically. Then, as I mentioned, we are playing at home, which is a game that we both enjoy. We are eager to reach Hampden, and we will be accompanied by approximately 50,000 supporters during the contest.