Unimpressed Danny Murphy has claimed he has been turned off by Celtic facing Rangers due to away fans being in absentia from Scottish football's marquee fixture.
The former Liverpool star turned pundit could barely hide his disdain for the fixture in its current guise where away supporters have been locked out amid ongoing acrimony from both which started in 2018 and has festered ever since.
Murphy's ire came amid renewed hope over the potential return of travelling supporters to one of the world's most heralded derbies.
But Record Sport understands the lockout could remain place for the final two Premiership derbies unless compromises are made during these fresh discussions.
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