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Celtic confirm they are to introduce a safe-standing area in home end

Peter Lawwell Celtic chief executive safe standing 'rail seat'
Image: Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell demonstrates one of the safe standing 'rail seats'

Celtic have confirmed that they are to introduce a safe-standing area from the start of next season.

The club confirmed in their season-ticket renewal information that rail seats would be installed over the summer, affording some fans the opportunity to sit or stand as they so desire.

Celtic won the first of their current run of titles at Rugby Park
Image: Celtic have also responded to fans' concerns by freezing prices

The modified area will be in the corner of the Lisbon Lions Stand at Celtic Park, where the Green Brigade fans' group are currently located.

The club have also responded to mounting concern from supporters by announcing that they have frozen standard season ticket prices for next season.

A spokesperson said: "With standard prices frozen for 2016/17, adults can secure their seat for the season from only £416 with Kids' Season Tickets from only £50."

A Champions League night at Celtic Park
Image: A Champions League night at Celtic Park - when the seats will have to used

Celtic were granted permission from authorities in June last year to introduce the safe standing area - based on versatile seating common at German grounds.

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Their initial plans were to accommodate up to 2,600 supporters in the modified area.

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