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Police are preparing a derby day style policing operation as Sunderland take on Celtic this weekend.
Up to 8,000 fans of the Scottish club are expected to travel to the region for the match at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, Sunderland Football Club have said.
Now Northumbria Police has warned that it will not tolerate any disorder inside or outside of the match.
The game on Saturday, July 29th, is a pre-season friendly which also celebrates 20 years since the Stadium of Light first opened its doors.
The event also marks 50 years since Celtic won the European Cup.
Northumbria Police has said that there will be a “highly visible policing presence” at the Stadium of Light, in Sunderland and in Newcastle on Saturday.
A lot of the fans will travel by coach but Nexusare bracing themselves for a busy day on the Metro as some fans will travel by rail via Newcastle Central Station.
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: “Northumbria Police is proud of the fantastic reputation that we have for policing football in this region.
“However, we will not tolerate disorder inside or outside the stadium and we will have a highly visible policing presence at the Stadium of Light and surrounding cities on the day.
“Disorder at our football matches has fallen in recent years, and we trust fans to work together with police and the football clubs to maintain this.
“Metros and trains will be extremely busy and fans are advised to plan their transport to the game in advance, leaving plenty of time for their journey and where possible travel together to avoid congestion.
“Our priority is the safety of the public, we will be speaking with fans, and will be available to offer any advice or reassurance that they might need.”
They added: “The North East is one of the most passionate places in the country when it comes to sport, and that is something we want to celebrate.”
Extra Metro trains are on stand-by to cope with large numbers of fans expected to descend on the region.
Celtic supporters will be among the first to enjoy the newly revamped Stadium of Light Metro station, which has been given a red and white facelift ahead of the new season.
A Nexus spokesman said: “We will have extra trains on stand-by on Saturday, if needed, although the vast majority of visiting fans are expected to come direct by coach. We work with the football club and police to plan for high profile football matches in Sunderland.
“Metro gives the Stadium of Light among the most frequent train services for a ground outside London, and we will have extra staff to welcome and assist visitors to the region.”
Celtic supporters have a chequered history at pre-season friendlies in the region and in 2007 there were 15 arrests following clashes after a friendly against Newcastle United.
Taking my girls hope there is no bother
Up to 8,000 fans of the Scottish club are expected to travel to the region for the match at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, Sunderland Football Club have said.
Now Northumbria Police has warned that it will not tolerate any disorder inside or outside of the match.
The game on Saturday, July 29th, is a pre-season friendly which also celebrates 20 years since the Stadium of Light first opened its doors.
The event also marks 50 years since Celtic won the European Cup.
Northumbria Police has said that there will be a “highly visible policing presence” at the Stadium of Light, in Sunderland and in Newcastle on Saturday.
A lot of the fans will travel by coach but Nexusare bracing themselves for a busy day on the Metro as some fans will travel by rail via Newcastle Central Station.
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: “Northumbria Police is proud of the fantastic reputation that we have for policing football in this region.
“However, we will not tolerate disorder inside or outside the stadium and we will have a highly visible policing presence at the Stadium of Light and surrounding cities on the day.
“Disorder at our football matches has fallen in recent years, and we trust fans to work together with police and the football clubs to maintain this.
“Metros and trains will be extremely busy and fans are advised to plan their transport to the game in advance, leaving plenty of time for their journey and where possible travel together to avoid congestion.
“Our priority is the safety of the public, we will be speaking with fans, and will be available to offer any advice or reassurance that they might need.”
They added: “The North East is one of the most passionate places in the country when it comes to sport, and that is something we want to celebrate.”
Extra Metro trains are on stand-by to cope with large numbers of fans expected to descend on the region.
Celtic supporters will be among the first to enjoy the newly revamped Stadium of Light Metro station, which has been given a red and white facelift ahead of the new season.
A Nexus spokesman said: “We will have extra trains on stand-by on Saturday, if needed, although the vast majority of visiting fans are expected to come direct by coach. We work with the football club and police to plan for high profile football matches in Sunderland.
“Metro gives the Stadium of Light among the most frequent train services for a ground outside London, and we will have extra staff to welcome and assist visitors to the region.”
Celtic supporters have a chequered history at pre-season friendlies in the region and in 2007 there were 15 arrests following clashes after a friendly against Newcastle United.
Taking my girls hope there is no bother
