' Police warn Football Fans '
Sat Sep 12, 2015 8:51 am
Police warn Manchester United and Liverpool fans over Saturday’s match
• Late kick-off time leads to concerns regarding behaviour
• Supporters given ban threat by Greater Manchester police
Manchester United fans let off a flare during the 2010 League Cup semi-final with Manchester City but fans have been warned that pyrotechnics will not be tolerated on Saturday. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
By Jamie Jackson
12/09/15
Manchester United and Liverpool fans have been urged to behave responsibly by Greater Manchester police when the sides meet at 5.30pm on Saturday at Old Trafford, the first occasion since 2004 the fixture has been staged this late.
Liverpool are expected to bring around 3,000 fans to the match. The later kick-off time has led to concerns that supporters will have drunk more alcohol than usual before the game and GMP issued a statement on Wednesday to remind those attending of how they should act.
Local regulations regarding drinking on the streets will be adhered to and fans have been warned that flares are not allowed inside the stadium and could lead to a ban.
GMP said: “As always the TV cameras and media will be focused on one of the biggest club fixtures in the world. We hope that supporters from both sides act in a responsible manner and enjoy the game, no matter what the result. The aim is to ensure that everyone enjoys the match and the day passes off safely. Recent league fixtures at Old Trafford between United and Liverpool have passed without incident and this is something that I hope we can achieve again for this game.
“Many issues experienced by fans can be overcome by effective communication and in order to build upon good relations from previous seasons, the Football Supporters Federation, Spirit of Shankly, Liverpool FC Supporters Committee and Manchester United Supporters Trust [have already been met with] to talk through some aspects of the policing operation.”
The visiting fans were also made aware that only two alcoholic drinks could be purchased inside Old Trafford.
Regarding taking flares to the match, GMP added: “We would like to remind all supporters that pyrotechnics are dangerous and are not welcome by the majority of fans. It is an offence to enter a stadium with such an item and those engaging in this behaviour risk arrest, prosecution and also a banning order.
“You cannot drink alcohol on the street in Manchester city centre or Trafford – the borough where the ground is – and this will be enforced around the stadium for home and away fans. Since implementing this policy it has stopped groups of supporters congregating at certain locations which created a hostile atmosphere for visiting fans and families.”
• Late kick-off time leads to concerns regarding behaviour
• Supporters given ban threat by Greater Manchester police
Manchester United fans let off a flare during the 2010 League Cup semi-final with Manchester City but fans have been warned that pyrotechnics will not be tolerated on Saturday. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
By Jamie Jackson
12/09/15
Manchester United and Liverpool fans have been urged to behave responsibly by Greater Manchester police when the sides meet at 5.30pm on Saturday at Old Trafford, the first occasion since 2004 the fixture has been staged this late.
Liverpool are expected to bring around 3,000 fans to the match. The later kick-off time has led to concerns that supporters will have drunk more alcohol than usual before the game and GMP issued a statement on Wednesday to remind those attending of how they should act.
Local regulations regarding drinking on the streets will be adhered to and fans have been warned that flares are not allowed inside the stadium and could lead to a ban.
GMP said: “As always the TV cameras and media will be focused on one of the biggest club fixtures in the world. We hope that supporters from both sides act in a responsible manner and enjoy the game, no matter what the result. The aim is to ensure that everyone enjoys the match and the day passes off safely. Recent league fixtures at Old Trafford between United and Liverpool have passed without incident and this is something that I hope we can achieve again for this game.
“Many issues experienced by fans can be overcome by effective communication and in order to build upon good relations from previous seasons, the Football Supporters Federation, Spirit of Shankly, Liverpool FC Supporters Committee and Manchester United Supporters Trust [have already been met with] to talk through some aspects of the policing operation.”
The visiting fans were also made aware that only two alcoholic drinks could be purchased inside Old Trafford.
Regarding taking flares to the match, GMP added: “We would like to remind all supporters that pyrotechnics are dangerous and are not welcome by the majority of fans. It is an offence to enter a stadium with such an item and those engaging in this behaviour risk arrest, prosecution and also a banning order.
“You cannot drink alcohol on the street in Manchester city centre or Trafford – the borough where the ground is – and this will be enforced around the stadium for home and away fans. Since implementing this policy it has stopped groups of supporters congregating at certain locations which created a hostile atmosphere for visiting fans and families.”
Re: ' Police warn Football Fans '
Sat Sep 12, 2015 9:55 am
If the local heddlu are worried about trouble then common sense dictates 12.00 o'clock kick off! If the decision was Sky's for the kick off time, then Sky should foot the bill for policing, not just for this match but for any match with potential for trouble as much as this game (Chelsea/West Ham for example) that has a late kick off due to Sky scheduling. 
Re: ' Police warn Football Fans '
Sat Sep 12, 2015 12:07 pm
Balfblue wrote:If the local heddlu are worried about trouble then common sense dictates 12.00 o'clock kick off! If the decision was Sky's for the kick off time, then Sky should foot the bill for policing, not just for this match but for any match with potential for trouble as much as this game (Chelsea/West Ham for example) that has a late kick off due to Sky scheduling.
I believe sky would say they pay enough already. United get an extra fee for the live game