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Rangers provide update on virtual season ticket plans as announcement to be made by club

Rangers will provide an update to fans on their virtual season ticket plans via the club's TV channel in the coming days.

Supporters' Liaison Officer Greg Marshall tweeted to confirm that the club will have further news to share on their broadcasting plans shortly. This will be outlined on RTV.

It was announced earlier today that the SPFL and Sky Sports had agreed a deal to broadcast matches through a "virtual season ticket" package from August.

The move will allow clubs to show home games live via a subscription service while stadiums are closed off to spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This will also provide clubs with an essential income stream in the absence of matchday revenue.

However, there are some questions fans are seeking answers for. A number of supporters have been on social media asking if non-season ticket holders can buy packages, whether season ticket holders will need to shell out again for the package, and how they'll be able to watch away matches.

Rob Webster, Managing Director of Sky Sports, said: “Sky Sports is proud of our long-standing relationship with Scottish football and we have been committed to finding a positive solution for the SPFL and clubs.

"The virtual season ticket for the 2020/21 season is an innovative way to maintain the connection with fans and provide economic stability for the clubs, and we are very happy to support it.

“The new season promises to be a unique experience for the Scottish Premiership and our approach is to be as flexible and supportive of the clubs as we can be in these unique times.”

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