Celtic’s ‘important’ Champions League message to travelling fans who have been ‘targeted’ at Dinamo Zagreb

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Celtic have had to send out a warning to the travelling Hoops support who are heading to the Champions League clash with Dinamo Zagreb tomorrow night.

Brendan Rodgers knows that a win in Croatia will guarantee a play-off place and put Celtic firmly into contention for an automatic last-16 slot after recording a draw against Club Brugge at Celtic Park two weeks ago.

However, it seems that the club have had to issue a statement to the travelling Celtic support as it seems many have been ‘targeted’ on their way to support their heroes in matchday six of the Champions League.

Celtic offer support to fans ‘targeted’ travelling to Dinamo Zagreb

In a statement on Celtic’s official website, the club says:

• Regrettably, we are aware of a number of incidents where Celtic supporters have been targeted in Zagreb. We are currently looking to liaise with these fans who have been affected and we will offer all the support and assistance we can. Clearly, we would ask all our supporters travelling to be vigilant.
• Fans are not allowed to bring objects suitable for throwing (stones, lighters, coins, chargers for mobile phones and related equipment, electric cigarettes or all those objects that security employees at the entrance estimates suggest could be used for throwing).
• Phone power banks are not permitted.
• The possession and use of fireworks, smoke bombs, firecrackers and all pyrotechnics are absolutely prohibited, due to the serious risk to spectator safety.
• Zagreb Police advice to supporters is to comply with police advice & stewards at all times and respect the city during your visit.
• Bags up to A4 size only are permitted – there is no storage area.

Instructions for Celtic fans heading to Dinamo Zagreb’s stadium for Champions League clash

To keep fans safe, Celtic have offered the latest instructions to the travelling support who have tickets for the game against Dinamo Zagreb.

The meeting point for fans will be at the Bulldog Pub at Frane Patrice. [Google Maps].

• The stadium will open at 16:45.
• Please enter the stadium as early as possible to help reduce the volume of fans at turnstiles approaching kick-off.
• Beer will be on sale at the stadium.
• Supporters with category 1 tickets are advised not to wear Celtic colours.
• Fans should use public transport to get to and from the stadium. No shuttle buses will be provided.
• Searches will take place on entry to the stadium.
• No face coverings.
• Celtic will have two Supporter Liaison Officers at the stadium.
• Celtic will have one Disability Access Officer at the stadium.
• Celtic will have four Travel Stewards at the stadium.

In addition to that Celtic has also advised the travelling support that all flags and banners will be inspected on arrival and that flags bearing CSC’s or players’ nationalities will be allowed.

Anyone without a ticket will not be allowed entry into the stadium and fans will be held back after the game for around 30 minutes.

Clearly, there do seem to be issues in Zagreb and it goes without saying that 67 Hail Hail wishes all the travelling support a safe journey and that they get to enjoy the game with the safety of the stadium.