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Soccer-Celtic given permission for 'safe standing'

June 9 (Reuters) - Scottish champions Celtic were celebrating on Tuesday after victory in a five-year campaign to re-introduce standing accommodation at their Celtic Park stadium.

The so-called "rail seats" used at many German stadiums -- with railings in front of and behind spectators -- will allow 2,600 fans to stand.

Other leading Scottish clubs may now be tempted to follow Celtic, who had the full backing of Glasgow City Council.

"Celtic has worked tirelessly on this issue and we are delighted that this permission has finally been granted," chief executive Peter Lawwell said on the club's website (www.