Rangers fan event with Laudrup and Gascoigne WILL go ahead after Queen dies as fans react

TONIGHT'S Rangers fan event with Brian Laudrup and Paul Gascoigne WILL go ahead following the death of The Queen.

Buckingham Palace last night confirmed the Queen passed away aged 96 at Balmoral - making her son, Charles, King.

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The UK was immediately plunged into a state of mourning after it was rocked by the news.

As a mark of respect, Hampden chiefs confirmed that all senior competitions across the SPFL this weekend have been suspended.

This includes all upcoming Scottish Premiership, Scottish Championship, League 1 and League 2 matches as well as the Women’s Scottish Cup fixtures.

However other events are still going ahead - including the 'A Night with Laudrup & Gascoigne' live event in Glasgow.

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The SEC - who are hosting the event at 7pm tonight- shared the news on social media this afternoon.

Posting on Twitter, the venue wrote: "We can confirm that this evening's show - A Night With Laudrup & Gascoigne - will go ahead as planned."

Fans have been reacting to the news, with many saying they are looking forward to the event.

One person said: "Looking forward to it".

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Another added: "Good, I'll be there".

A third posted: "Can’t wait to see the shape Gazza will be in".

While others hit out at the event, calling the go-ahead a "lack a respect".

An angered fan wrote: "Absolutely shocking state of affairs. Where’s the dignity, where’s the respect. If you attend you should hang your head in shame in perpetuity."

Someone else commented: "No true Ranger should attend at this dreadful time."

Another added: "The queens team too. Have a word with yourselves. Shocking lack of respect!!"

While a fourth called it a "disgrace".

It's the first time the Rangers duo are set to appear together on stage in front of a crowd.

A standard ticket for the event was between £35 and £60, with a VIP ticket, which includes a photo meet and greet, coming in £152.50

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