typicalcity...
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We've established that now. However, 10% is still way too much.
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Celtic game - strict security measures announced (page 34)
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We've established that now. However, 10% is still way too much.
Prestwich_Blue
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I've no problem with the concept of fans mingling. We should be able to make it work. But sadly there are a minority of idiots who make that difficult plus last night there was (in theory) one of the most stringent security operations we've ever seen. And that was following an operation to supposedly weed out Celtic fans who'd bought tickets in home areas.Blackburn away promotion game , thousands of City in every stand.
Becoming a bit precious these days isn't it.
Why didn't we simply give them the whole of SS3?
Tim of the Oak
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There are more people moaning about "mock outrage" than mock outragers now. Only on Bluemoan.
Take the piss too much and you risk getting a slap. Celtic fans are mainly a good bunch and the only ones at risk were those who wouldn't stop goading Blues in the home end. All the decent Celtic fans were made to feel welcome but there were some rags amongst them stirring things up. I spoke to some outside the ground.
I enjoyed last night and the trip to Glasgow. Shame we can't fill all our own seats for these Champ League games but that will probably happen over time.
Take the piss too much and you risk getting a slap. Celtic fans are mainly a good bunch and the only ones at risk were those who wouldn't stop goading Blues in the home end. All the decent Celtic fans were made to feel welcome but there were some rags amongst them stirring things up. I spoke to some outside the ground.
I enjoyed last night and the trip to Glasgow. Shame we can't fill all our own seats for these Champ League games but that will probably happen over time.
Tim of the Oak
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I've no problem with the concept of fans mingling. We should be able to make it work. But sadly there are a minority of idiots who make that difficult plus last night there was (in theory) one of the most stringent security operations we've ever seen. And that was following an operation to supposedly weed out Celtic fans who'd bought tickets in home areas.
Why didn't we simply give them the whole of SS3?
Spot on PB. Both clubs could easily have given 6k allocations to the away followings in Glasgow and Manchester. Celtic give Rangers 6,500 tickets for the Auld Firm games so it's manageable.
At least having them in our end made the stadium look full on a CL night for once and pumped up the atmosphere.
I don't think there's a problem with other fans in our ends, as long as they don't take the piss. I went with my gf and her dad who's are Celtic fans and no one was any the wiser The real disappointment is that City refunded Scottish City fans tickets yet allowed plenty of Celtic fans in. Why didn't they just give them a bigger allocation?
I also heard security they were taking flags off people, any truth in that?
I don't think there's a problem with other fans in our ends, as long as they don't take the piss. I went with my gf and her dad who's are Celtic fans and no one was any the wiser The real disappointment is that City refunded Scottish City fans tickets yet allowed plenty of Celtic fans in. Why didn't they just give them a bigger allocation?
I also heard security they were taking flags off people, any truth in that?
flb
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I've no problem with the concept of fans mingling. We should be able to make it work. But sadly there are a minority of idiots who make that difficult plus last night there was (in theory) one of the most stringent security operations we've ever seen. And that was following an operation to supposedly weed out Celtic fans who'd bought tickets in home areas.
Why didn't we simply give them the whole of SS3?
Totally agree mate, we won't be as lucky next time,what's the answer though? You can't stop people passing on tickets who have a Manchester postcode, money makers don't give a shit about consequences unfortunately.
What happened up in 314/315 though is nothing short of a disgrace as that wasn't M postcodes selling to Celtic fans , they all gathered on mass towards there own fans to stand together , no doubt occupying City fans seats, that could have been carnage up there and thankfully the cameras didn't pan up there, the stewards in the end let them occupy the area next to there own with a cordon behind them.
The few behind me in 322 were okay on the whole ,one middle aged Celtic fan got pushed down the stairs and took a couple of punches and was ushered out.
Some of the rum buggers were told to leave about the 86 minute mark and took exception , pointing at city fans he said " why are they allowed to stay too the end and not us"!
They made it a good atmosphere but the real issue was up in 314/315.
I've no problem with the concept of fans mingling. We should be able to make it work. But sadly there are a minority of idiots who make that difficult plus last night there was (in theory) one of the most stringent security operations we've ever seen. And that was following an operation to supposedly weed out Celtic fans who'd bought tickets in home areas.
Why didn't we simply give them the whole of SS3?
Yes, I think that's the most important question from last night. It would've made much more sense just to give them a bigger allocation in the first place.
gazinho
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Yes, I think that's the most important question from last night. It would've made much more sense just to give them a bigger allocation in the first place.
Same with us going up there though Ric, we could easily have shifted 6000 for the away leg but were either only given 2700 or if rumours are to believed we turned down a larger allocation.
Agreed about just giving them SS Level 3 though
flb
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Same with us going up there though Ric, we could easily have shifted 6000 for the away leg but were either only given 2700 or if rumours are to believed we turned down a larger allocation.
Agreed about just giving them SS Level 3 though
Would have surprised mate if we refused a larger allocation for up there , plenty chomping at the bit for that but points mean prizes.
Millwallawayveteran1988
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Why didn't they just keep SS3 upper free and tell them to go in there if ticket
CL games are a pain in the arse with awful traffic, no beer, fans in home end. I think it's more likely that more will drop off although we may get more tourists to take up the slack.
I don't bother any more unless I fancy a particular game like Barca. Not regretting it so far. Enjoyed watching it on the tv last night.
There are more people moaning about "mock outrage" than mock outragers now. Only on Bluemoan.
Take the piss too much and you risk getting a slap. Celtic fans are mainly a good bunch and the only ones at risk were those who wouldn't stop goading Blues in the home end. All the decent Celtic fans were made to feel welcome but there were some rags amongst them stirring things up. I spoke to some outside the ground.
I enjoyed last night and the trip to Glasgow. Shame we can't fill all our own seats for these Champ League games but that will probably happen over time.
CL games are a pain in the arse with awful traffic, no beer, fans in home end. I think it's more likely that more will drop off although we may get more tourists to take up the slack.
I don't bother any more unless I fancy a particular game like Barca. Not regretting it so far. Enjoyed watching it on the tv last night.