Easter Road ruled out
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Your support makes all the difference.Scotland's vital World Cup qualifier on 11 October against Latvia has been switched to Celtic Park from Easter Road.
The Scottish Football Association moved swiftly to change the venue after it became apparent that Craig Brown's team will almost certainly qualify for the finals in France if they secure the three points.
There was a growing clamour to move the game away from Edinburgh in view of the importance of the game, as Hibernian's capacity is only just over 16,000. Celtic's stadium can hold three times as many, and should be full to capacity on what could be a momentous day for Scottish football.
The SFA chief executive, Jim Farry, said: "I would like to express my thanks for the willing and helpful co-operation we have received in this matter from Fifa, Latvia, Hibs, Celtic and other parties in allowing the match to be moved." Hibernian, who had refused to give up the game last month, agreed when approached again yesterday.
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