Rangers will finally fully reopen Ibrox Stadium after being given the safety all clear for the Copland Road rear for Sunday’s Scottish Premiership clash against Hibs.
The Light Blues haven’t been able to play in front of a full capacity Ibrox since last May with Hampden Park used as a temporary home in the early part of the season and only the front of the Copland opened for lat week’s Premier Sports Cup clash against Dundee. But the club said in a statement: “Rangers are pleased to confirm the reopening of the Copland Rear, and therefore the full capacity of Ibrox Stadium for Sunday’s Scottish Premiership match with Hibernian.
“The club cannot thank our loyal supporters enough for their patience in these last number of weeks as works in the Copland Stand to provide top-class facilities for our disabled supporters, as well as an increase in overall capacity, have been ongoing.
The reopening this weekend coincides with Rangers beginning to mark 125 years at our iconic home, with everyone at the club looking forward to a fantastic match on Sunday lunchtime.”
A statement from Easter Road chiefs read: “We can confirm that Hibernian FC will receive a full away allocation for this Sunday’s William Hill Premiership match against Rangers. We have just received the ticket information from Rangers and will go on sale to Hibs First members at 5pm.
“Full ticket information and further sale dates will be detailed at 5pm. We’d like to thank our supporters for their patience during this frustrating time.”
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