Callum Davidson begs fans in Rangers ticket row as St Johnstone boss fronts up over PR nightmare
dailyrecord.co.ukCallum Davidson has begged fans to park their fury at the St Johnstone board and turn up to back the team against Rangers.Anger at ticket pricing and being forced to switch stands to accommodate visiting supporters sparked a boycott for Saturday’s Scottish Cup showdown.
Only a few hundred Saints briefs, costing £30 per adult, are sold – leading to fears of the lowest home attendance ever at McDiarmid Park.
Under-fire chairman Steve Brown yesterday released a statement admitting ‘certain criticisms’ of his call to hand Rangers three stands, shunt fans from normal seats and hike prices had ‘merit’.
But the whole affair has damaged relations between Perth fans and their club. And it’s been an unwanted distraction for gaffer Davidson with his side suffering a shock slump in form since Christmas Eve.
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