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17/07/2013
Celtic Fans Warned Ahead Of Cliftonville Tie
Supporters of Glasgow's Celtic Football Club have been warned against sporting team colours while in Belfast city centre, ahead of tonight's tie with north Belfast team Cliftonville.
Celtic supporters will be travelling to Belfast today for the UEFA Champions League qualifier at Solitude, Cliftonville's home ground.
Thousands of fans are expected in the city for the game.
Cliftonville FC director David Begley asked fans not to wear their colours in the city centre.
"Belfast city centre is a very welcoming place but people are very sensitive about colours, not just this week," he said.
"As a result, it's probably best to avoid wearing colours into the city centre tomorrow.
"I would say to all fans to make your way up to Cliftonville Road from the city centre," he added.
"There are lots of friendly pubs here and indeed our own bar, the Cliftonville Social Club. By doing that you can avoid difficulties. It can be tricky as 100 yards in the wrong direction and you could be in the wrong place."
(IT/CD)
Celtic supporters will be travelling to Belfast today for the UEFA Champions League qualifier at Solitude, Cliftonville's home ground.
Thousands of fans are expected in the city for the game.
Cliftonville FC director David Begley asked fans not to wear their colours in the city centre.
"Belfast city centre is a very welcoming place but people are very sensitive about colours, not just this week," he said.
"As a result, it's probably best to avoid wearing colours into the city centre tomorrow.
"I would say to all fans to make your way up to Cliftonville Road from the city centre," he added.
"There are lots of friendly pubs here and indeed our own bar, the Cliftonville Social Club. By doing that you can avoid difficulties. It can be tricky as 100 yards in the wrong direction and you could be in the wrong place."
(IT/CD)
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