Kris Boyd aims Hibs dig at 'moaning' fans as Rangers ticket farce finally resolved
Kris Boyd has aimed a trivial dig at 'moaning' Hibs fans after the club were finally granted an away allocation at Ibrox.
Punters were left in limbo over whether they'd get to cheer on David Gray's side in Glasgow this weekend amid concerns that Rangers would have to relocate season ticket holders due to ongoing stadium works. But it was finally confirmed yesterday that the Hibees WILL be given tickets for Sunday's Premiership clash in Govan after Gers announced the re-opening of the Copland Stand.
Fans now face a race against time to pick up their briefs with less than 72 hours until the showpiece fixture and while the likes of Tam McManus have blasted the shambolic situation, ex-Rangers striker Boyd took a different view.
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He told Sky Sports: “From Rangers’ point of view, they’re back home in front of a full stadium. And maybe the Hibs fans will stop moaning – they can get tickets now.”
Easter Road boss Gray admitted yesterday that he understood the fans' frustrations over the debacle. Speaking before the announcement, he said: "From the fans' point of view, I fully understand it would be really frustrating and difficult.
"In an ideal world the fans would like to know as early as possible so they can plan and be aware of exactly what's happening. But I'm sure everyone's doing everything they possibly can to try and make that happen. The fans are vital to Scottish football. I think they're a massive part of why it's a great spectacle and has such passion. They all get right behind their teams - and I think they should have the opportunity to go and do that.
"This a great opportunity for us to go there and hopefully send them back along the M8 happy. It's a difficult game at a difficult venue but it really adds to the atmosphere when they're there, Which is great."