Scottish clubs and fans are facing a season ticket headache due to issues with their finance provider.
Celtic, Hibernian and Hearts have all been forced to release statements updating fans they cannot currently renew their season tickets on a finance option, meaning they'd have to stump up in full.
That has left some fans furious, with finance one of the only ways some fans can afford to sign up to a whole season.
A Hibernian press release stated: "Due to current challenges with finance provider Zebra Finance, the payment plan option is not currently available to supporters looking to purchase a season ticket for next season."
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A release from Celtic stated: "Due to challenges faced by the club’s finance provider, Zebra Finance, supporters who have not yet renewed their season tickets are currently unable to apply for the finance options with Zebra Finance.
"These issues are affecting all football clubs who engage Zebra Finance. However, Celtic are working hard to find an alternative solution for supporters and will provide a further update as soon as possible."
Hearts also released a statement saying they are looking for a new provider "as a matter of urgency."
The news is also affecting other clubs around the UK, including Aston Villa.
Fans of both Celtic and Hibs were quick to voice their anger online:
@ourshez : This is an absolute disaster.
@tomeudo : This is a really poor attitude, where's the apologies for the inconvenience or rest assured, fans will still be able to take advantage of Payment Plans chat? Folk rely on the PP for spreading the cost, a bit of contrition wouldn’t go amiss.
@gilroy : Hadn't got round to signing up for the payment plan again this season and with the deadline on the 12th and the only option an upfront payment, I wont be able to renew my season ticket. Shambles again. Gonna have a massive effect on season ticket sales.
@ryan58061322 : Last few days have been a shambles, first the mess up with semi tickets and now this.
