Rangers are "willing to explore the possibility" of introducing a safe-standing section at Ibrox following Monday's decision by the SPL to allow pilot schemes to be put in place. SPL chief executive Neil Doncaster has stressed the plans do not signal a return to old-style terracing, pointing to modern systems used in Europe like 'Rail' - where there is a safety barrier and a seat on every row which can be locked for SPL games and unfolded for other competitions - as options for interested clubs to consider. All-seated stadia for top-flight football in England came into force after the Taylor Report into the Hillsborough disaster in 1989. However, Scotland is not bound by the law which banned standing areas. Celtic and Motherwell are among the clubs who have expressed interest in the idea and Rangers have now confirmed their interest. Rangers' chief operating officer Ali Russell said: "The fans have intimated for some time their desire for a standing area within Ibrox and following the feedback we have had from fans' groups it is only right as a response that we are willing to explore the possibility. Safety is of paramount concern and we want to look at how that can be balanced with the need to enhance the atmosphere at match days. There are examples in other parts of the world where this has been achieved and we will look at the feasibility of a trial. This is not something that can be achieved overnight and this club is acutely aware of the issues involved. Any standing area in the stadium would require the support of the Glasgow City Council Safety team and the Police, as per SPL rules."
Source: FOOTYMAD
