Rangers close in on 30,000 season ticket sales

RANGERS have sold almost 30,000 season tickets after fans queued up on the first day of public sale, despite the club’s position in the bottom tier of Scottish football.

• Rangers close in on 30,000 season ticket sales

• Club began life in Third Division with 2-2 draw with Peterhead

Supporters of the Ibrox club began queuing at the ticket centre this morning and by the time the doors opened there were approximately 500 standing in line.

Their entry to the Third Division forced the newco club’s bosses to slash the cost of season tickets last month.

Full adult and concession prices have been reduced by a third and children’s tickets have been cut in half, with prices starting at £65 for juveniles and £258 for adults.

Manager Ally McCoist today paid tribute to the supporters for their commitment.

He added: “I am thrilled by the support our fans have given us and the huge numbers who have been at the ticket centre today buying season tickets.

“We had over 25,000 renewals before the public sale and there have been thousands more to get their seats since early morning. I can’t thank them enough for their loyalty.”