Is anyone going to Rome?

vuc · 28th March 2008, 10:11

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Originally Posted by dmode

omg! seems you are going to kossovo...

Kosovo..

park fiction · 28th March 2008, 11:23

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Originally Posted by Shane Bluck

Quality...

I fucking love Brucie..

One proper funny fucker...

...excuse me?

ZIDANE · 28th March 2008, 16:22

Police warning over Rome fixture

Manchester United fans travelling to Rome on Tuesday have been warned they will be risking their safety if they do not cooperate with Italian police.

Recent matches between United and AS Roma have been marred by violence between rival supporters.

Italian authorities have taken several precautions to avoid a repeat, such as free transport to the stadium and a voucher system for ticket collection.

Greater Manchester Police have urged fans to be on their best behaviour.

The two clubs are meeting in the Champions League quarter final on Tuesday.

The free transport has been organised for United fans in a bid to avoid trouble previously seen on the Duca d'Aosta bridge.

Greater Manchester Police said anyone choosing to make their own way to the stadium - or those planning to buy tickets from touts - could be putting themselves in danger.

In a statement, the force said that their Italian counterparts "have a robust approach to people arriving with forged tickets and general disorder".

Supt John Graves, match commander for the fixture, urged fans to take advantage of the free buses.

"Anyone choosing to make their own way could potentially run the risk of coming into harm's way," he said.

United fans will only be able to pick up their ticket at a designated ticket collection point 24 hours before the match, and need their passports as proof of identity.

Fifth meeting

"Anyone attempting to get into the game with a forged ticket could be liable to arrest," Mr Graves added.

"We aim to continue the good work that has already been achieved in previous operations of this kind and prevent troublemakers ruining the reputation of genuine football fans."

Officers from Manchester recently flew to the Italian capital to discuss policing and will also be monitoring British airports to target known troublemakers attempting to travel to Italy.

It is the fifth time the two clubs have met in the Champions League in less than a year.

In the 2007 quarter-final, three United fans were stabbed outside the Stadio Olimpico.

Scuffles also broke outside Old Trafford during the second leg, with 21 people arrested.

The teams also played each other in the group stage of this season's competition and four Manchester United fans were jailed in Italy for clashing with rival fans in Rome in December.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/m...er/7318999.stm

ralphie88 · 28th March 2008, 16:49

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Originally Posted by ZIDANE

Police warning over Rome fixture

Manchester United fans travelling to Rome on Tuesday have been warned they will be risking their safety if they do not cooperate with Italian police.

Recent matches between United and AS Roma have been marred by violence between rival supporters.

Italian authorities have taken several precautions to avoid a repeat, such as free transport to the stadium and a voucher system for ticket collection.

Greater Manchester Police have urged fans to be on their best behaviour.

The two clubs are meeting in the Champions League quarter final on Tuesday.

The free transport has been organised for United fans in a bid to avoid trouble previously seen on the Duca d'Aosta bridge.

Greater Manchester Police said anyone choosing to make their own way to the stadium - or those planning to buy tickets from touts - could be putting themselves in danger.

In a statement, the force said that their Italian counterparts "have a robust approach to people arriving with forged tickets and general disorder".

Supt John Graves, match commander for the fixture, urged fans to take advantage of the free buses.

"Anyone choosing to make their own way could potentially run the risk of coming into harm's way," he said.

United fans will only be able to pick up their ticket at a designated ticket collection point 24 hours before the match, and need their passports as proof of identity.

Fifth meeting

"Anyone attempting to get into the game with a forged ticket could be liable to arrest," Mr Graves added.

"We aim to continue the good work that has already been achieved in previous operations of this kind and prevent troublemakers ruining the reputation of genuine football fans."

Officers from Manchester recently flew to the Italian capital to discuss policing and will also be monitoring British airports to target known troublemakers attempting to travel to Italy.

It is the fifth time the two clubs have met in the Champions League in less than a year.

In the 2007 quarter-final, three United fans were stabbed outside the Stadio Olimpico.

Scuffles also broke outside Old Trafford during the second leg, with 21 people arrested.

The teams also played each other in the group stage of this season's competition and four Manchester United fans were jailed in Italy for clashing with rival fans in Rome in December.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/m...er/7318999.stm

Complete non-story. They might as well have cut-and-pasted what they said this time last year. And again in December

ralphie88 · 28th March 2008, 17:09

http://www.imusa.org/newsarticle.php?id=125

Excellent advice from IMUSA. Worth printing off before you go out there.

Bilbo · 28th March 2008, 17:27

Definitely going to Barca if we both make it. Don't fancy the Rome game, for obvious reasons.

REd FUn DevIl · 28th March 2008, 18:28

Roma: Advice for travelling fans

from the Official site

http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pa...&newsid=545016

Richter · 28th March 2008, 22:34

All sales of alcohol – including cans and bottles – will be banned in Rome on the day of Manchester United’s visit.

As there are fears over potential crowd trouble following problems in the past between the sets of fans and police, the local authorities have taken this step.

United and their supporters will descend on the Italian capital on April 1 for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

On that day all stores and restaurants will be banned from selling alcoholic beverages in any form, including cans and glass bottles.

There will also be a reinforcement of the police presence in and around the stadium, including some plain clothes officers.

http://www.channel4.com/sport/footba...ia/mar28r.html

pert · 28th March 2008, 22:51

That's a bit extreme!

ralphie88 · 29th March 2008, 11:49

Pfffft... the Italians always claim there's an alcohol ban when English clubs are around.

I have yet to struggle to get a beer, whether it be Rome, Milan or Turin.

IBleedRed · 29th March 2008, 15:56

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Originally Posted by Richter

All sales of alcohol – including cans and bottles – will be banned in Rome on the day of Manchester United’s visit.

As there are fears over potential crowd trouble following problems in the past between the sets of fans and police, the local authorities have taken this step.

United and their supporters will descend on the Italian capital on April 1 for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

On that day all stores and restaurants will be banned from selling alcoholic beverages in any form, including cans and glass bottles.

There will also be a reinforcement of the police presence in and around the stadium, including some plain clothes officers.

http://www.channel4.com/sport/footba...ia/mar28r.html

Thats so fecking lame

Diver · 29th March 2008, 16:20

Was going to try and get some tickets but i found put my passport has been out of date for about 3 months now.

bastards

28th March 2008, 16:22	#43 (permalink)
ZIDANE Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Zidane > Matterazi > Bramble > Chief Posts: 3,770	Police warning over Rome fixture Manchester United fans travelling to Rome on Tuesday have been warned they will be risking their safety if they do not cooperate with Italian police. Recent matches between United and AS Roma have been marred by violence between rival supporters. Italian authorities have taken several precautions to avoid a repeat, such as free transport to the stadium and a voucher system for ticket collection. Greater Manchester Police have urged fans to be on their best behaviour. The two clubs are meeting in the Champions League quarter final on Tuesday. The free transport has been organised for United fans in a bid to avoid trouble previously seen on the Duca d'Aosta bridge. Greater Manchester Police said anyone choosing to make their own way to the stadium - or those planning to buy tickets from touts - could be putting themselves in danger. In a statement, the force said that their Italian counterparts "have a robust approach to people arriving with forged tickets and general disorder". Supt John Graves, match commander for the fixture, urged fans to take advantage of the free buses. "Anyone choosing to make their own way could potentially run the risk of coming into harm's way," he said. United fans will only be able to pick up their ticket at a designated ticket collection point 24 hours before the match, and need their passports as proof of identity. Fifth meeting "Anyone attempting to get into the game with a forged ticket could be liable to arrest," Mr Graves added. "We aim to continue the good work that has already been achieved in previous operations of this kind and prevent troublemakers ruining the reputation of genuine football fans." Officers from Manchester recently flew to the Italian capital to discuss policing and will also be monitoring British airports to target known troublemakers attempting to travel to Italy. It is the fifth time the two clubs have met in the Champions League in less than a year. In the 2007 quarter-final, three United fans were stabbed outside the Stadio Olimpico. Scuffles also broke outside Old Trafford during the second leg, with 21 people arrested. The teams also played each other in the group stage of this season's competition and four Manchester United fans were jailed in Italy for clashing with rival fans in Rome in December. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/m...er/7318999.stm

28th March 2008, 17:09	#45 (permalink)
ralphie88 Chief Tormentor Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: http://www.joinmust.org/ Posts: 5,356	http://www.imusa.org/newsarticle.php?id=125 Excellent advice from IMUSA. Worth printing off before you go out there.

28th March 2008, 17:27	#46 (permalink)
Bilbo First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,030	Definitely going to Barca if we both make it. Don't fancy the Rome game, for obvious reasons.

28th March 2008, 18:28	#47 (permalink)
REd FUn DevIl First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: I Love Sugarcult Posts: 11,632	Roma: Advice for travelling fans from the Official site http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pa...&newsid=545016

28th March 2008, 22:34	#48 (permalink)
Richter Hairy big footed Swede Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Trying to burn down Marca's office Posts: 24,663	All sales of alcohol – including cans and bottles – will be banned in Rome on the day of Manchester United’s visit. As there are fears over potential crowd trouble following problems in the past between the sets of fans and police, the local authorities have taken this step. United and their supporters will descend on the Italian capital on April 1 for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. On that day all stores and restaurants will be banned from selling alcoholic beverages in any form, including cans and glass bottles. There will also be a reinforcement of the police presence in and around the stadium, including some plain clothes officers. http://www.channel4.com/sport/footba...ia/mar28r.html

28th March 2008, 22:51	#49 (permalink)
pert Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,167	That's a bit extreme!

29th March 2008, 11:49	#50 (permalink)
ralphie88 Chief Tormentor Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: http://www.joinmust.org/ Posts: 5,356	Pfffft... the Italians always claim there's an alcohol ban when English clubs are around. I have yet to struggle to get a beer, whether it be Rome, Milan or Turin.

29th March 2008, 16:20	#52 (permalink)
Diver Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SAF's GAF Posts: 1,960	Was going to try and get some tickets but i found put my passport has been out of date for about 3 months now. bastards