Scottish game called off due to sales :o

Elgin City v Rangers postponed on safety grounds

Rangers' Third Division match at Elgin City on Sunday has been postponed on safety grounds because the Borough Briggs club has sold about 1,100 tickets more than its 4,520 capacity.
A statement on the Scottish Football League website said: "It has come to light that there has been a substantial over-sale of tickets for this fixture.
"Elgin City could not confirm the exact number of tickets sold for this match.
"On the grounds of public safety, this match has now been postponed."
The statement continues: "Further information regarding tickets which have been sold will be provided as quickly as possible.
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Elgin City have apologised to the club and we accept their apology but I feel for our fans
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Ally McCoist
Rangers manager
"Elgin City FC would like to apologise sincerely for this disappointing outcome. The SFL will conduct a full investigation into the circumstances."
The decision was taken in conjunction with Grampian Police and Moray Council.
Match commander superintendent Mark Cooper said: "After discussions with the club it was clear that we were faced with the prospect of at least 1,100 extra fans turning up for what was an already sold-out fixture.
"We understand that fans will be disappointed with the cancellation of this match but our primary concern always has to be safety and we could not allow a situation that potentially put lives or the welfare of the general public at risk."
Earlier in the week, club director and safety officer Martyn Hunter said 4,520 tickets had been sold and that "the stadium will be at its capacity for the first time in many years and it should be a great football occasion with both teams sitting at the top of the league".
Rangers manager Ally McCoist expressed his disappointment at the late call-off.
He told the Rangers website: "This was due to circumstances outwith our control but we were informed a short time ago that there was no way the match could go ahead on safety grounds.
"I am sure this is a huge disappointment to our supporters who have purchased match tickets and arranged travel in good faith.
"Elgin City have apologised to the club and we accept their apology but I feel for our fans."
Elgin could have gone top of the league if they had beaten the Glasgow outfit. Ross Jack's side are second in the table, two points behind Rangers, having played a game more.
The game was due to be screened live on TV.
Elgin joined the SFL from the Highland League in 2000.
The teams meet at Ibrox in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup on Sunday 2 December.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20456791

Been talking about this over last few hours and can't understand for the life of me why Elgin would print off more tickets than the ground can hold? Could maybe understand 30 or 40 but 1100??? Can't help but think there is a more sinister reason behind it.

Been talking about this over last few hours and can't understand for the life of me why Elgin would print off more tickets than the ground can hold? Could maybe understand 30 or 40 but 1100??? Can't help but think there is a more sinister reason behind it.

It's very odd indeed.

If I was rangers I'd push for the game to go ahead with no fans, that would teach them.

The whole place has been buzzing in anticipation for this game, I was looking forward to my night out in Elgin on Saturday, I'm sure it would have been absolutely packed.

Don't forget it's not only Rangers fans hard done by here, The locals are even more gutted at missing the biggest match in their clubs history.

The whole place has been buzzing in anticipation for this game, I was looking forward to my night out in Elgin on Saturday, I'm sure it would have been absolutely packed.

Don't forget it's not only Rangers fans hard done by here, The locals are even more gutted at missing the biggest match in their clubs history.

What is the reason? Are they just not used to this interest? Admin Management problem, someone's head needs to roll

The whole place has been buzzing in anticipation for this game, I was looking forward to my night out in Elgin on Saturday, I'm sure it would have been absolutely packed.

Don't forget it's not only Rangers fans hard done by here, The locals are even more gutted at missing the biggest match in their clubs history.

What is the reason? Are they just not used to this interest? Admin Management problem, someone's head needs to roll

Not sure yet, several rumours are floating around. Apparently Elgin were rejected permission from health and safety to put up a temporary stand which they expected to go through.

Honestly, Borough Briggs could hold all the fans that bought tickets which is the worst thing, but it could potentially be dangerous on the grassy hills in bad weather conditions.