Re: Villarreal Away Trip UPDATE
ANXIOUS Villarreal chiefs are terrified Rangers fans will turn El Madrigal into El Madhouse at their Champions League second leg tie.
The Spanish club last night warned their fans not to sell tickets to Rangers supporters because they fear trouble.
Villarreal are desperate to avoid a repeat of the ugly scenes when Everton played in the El Madrigal Stadium earlier this season. Then fights broke out after English fans ended up in sections reserved for the home support. Rangers yesterday issued a plea to ticketless fans urging them not to travel to Spain for the March 7 game.
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But thousands are expected to ignore that warning and they will be joined by many ex-pat Scots now living in Spain.
Villarreal's biggest fear is that their own fans will try to cash in on demand by touting tickets to the visitin support. The Spanish club and fans' groups have been inundated with phone calls from abroad wanting tickets.
Villarreal season tickets holders will each be able to have an extra two tickets for the game, while Rangers have been provided with 3200 seats in an area known as "El Queso" which is surrounded by transparent plastic to separate the away fans from the locals.
Villarreal director Ricardo Chorva said: "We had the bad experience of the Everton fans when they travelled to Villarreal this season.
"It was total chaos on the terraces for awhile.
"Inside the stadium there were fights, verbal abuse and the throwing of coins. Thankfully the police managed to react quickly and things later calmed down.
"I'm sure Rangers fans will be different because they are Scottish and it is well known internationally they are friendly and famous for their excellent behaviour."
Rangers' biggest concern is that limited turnstiles at the 23, 000 capacity El Madrigal are situated on a narrow street within an enclosed area and excessive crowds could cause crushing.
Head of safety Laurence McIntyre will take a number of the club's own stewards to Spain to help organise the supporters.
He said: "Don't place yourself or other fans at risk by going to Villarreal without a ticket."
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Found this on the internet looks like we might get about 3000 tickets
