Due to congregate en masse in the town centre. Apparently in excess of 5k coming down.

Hopefully they can enjoy it the same way we did. Top atmosphere. Have a few beers. Kick a few balls about and hang the flags up.

No doubt Burnley old bill will wade in from minute one though and spoil the party. Closely followed by the odd dickhead

Looking forward to our town seeing thousands of fans from around Europe over the coming months. It's great for the town.

can't see it going well for the entire duration at all

cutsy123 wrote:can't see it going well for the entire duration at all

Why

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Why

Your third paragraph.

We’ve both set a great example from the first leg. Really hope it can be repeated.

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Why

"No doubt Burnley old bill will wade in from minute one though and spoil the party. Closely followed by the odd dickhead"

Didn't you answer the question yourself?!!!

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Why

5000 Fans decending on Burnley centre

That's why...

No mention here of the town centre being an agreed congregating area.

Further Information

For this game, there is no permission for banners or flags due to limited space. If supporters are planning to bring flags and banners to Burnley, then the suggestion is to leave them on the supporters buses prior to the match.

AFC are taking four Stewards (employed by the club) along with their Safety/Security Team and Supporter Liaison Officer. They will be able to assist the Dons support in and around the stadium on match day. Supporters can expect to be searched and we ask them to abide by steward’s instructions. This will be the same protocol as SPFL matches.

We would encourage all supporters to bring a form of photo ID in case of a random ticket check. Ticket checks will be made to ensure that tickets are in the possession of the actual buyers. Those found to have obtained tickets out with the agreed protocols will not be permitted entry.

The Ladbrokes Stand is shared between Aberdeen and Burnley fans with a double segregation fence. This will be stewarded and Policed. Any fans with tickets for the area next to the segregation fence will have to show their ticket each time they enter that area to prevent migration of fans from other areas. Please do not throw any objects onto the track or pitch.

Coach parking is initially on Harry Potts Way and closes about two and a half hours before kick-off. Any coaches arriving after the road closure will park in Belvidere Road, which is nearby. If you haven’t advised the club that you have a bus attending, please do so. If there are any important updates AFC or Lancashire Police will will pass on.

The Cricket Club at the rear of the stadium (opens at 12pm) and the Hollywood Star on Manchester Road are welcoming Aberdeen FC supporters. Please be guided by door staff and Police in other areas. AFC fans are advised to avoid Yorkshire Street’s licensed premises.

I suspect 5000 at the cricket club.

MACCAS offer of £10m to buy it doesn’t look to bad afterall

AFC fans are advised to avoid Yorkshire Street’s licensed premises.

They walking the long way around to the game then?

SGr wrote:We’ve both set a great example from the first leg. Really hope it can be repeated.

You seem intent on creating this supposed happy image of rival fans(many highly intoxicated because their image somehow demands it) marching along in harmony enjoying 'banter'. Add to that the self-congratulatory slap on the back for setting 'a great example' which I believe means behaving oneself which doesn't require a well done....... well not to adults anyway.

Interesting that the predictions are that 5000 are coming. Which suggests either 2500 will be outside or will be looking for home end tickets.
The written advise is only suggesting they bring ID? So, if they have none it’s only a suggestion and not in any way enforceable. What would they be enforcing anyway. And they are bringing 4 of their own stewards. That should really help in a mass of 5000.
What happened to tickets checks at the station(s)? So, already we have a unique situation where the authorities and supporters already know 2500 Scots will be in Burnley for at least one night without a ticket for the match. When did that last happen in a cup match? Ah yes no need to remind me. Fortunately, as we are frequently being told. They are not Glaswegians so it’s all fine.
The local pubs and hotels will be benefitting starting tonight. I can’t see any more positives.

'Fortunately as we are frequently being told they are not Glaswegians so it's all fine'

Must be a more sophisticated type of inebriate from the east coast.

Dyched wrote:I suspect 5000 at the cricket club.

MACCAS offer of £10m to buy it doesn’t look to bad afterall

It's not just a pretty head on these shoulders, but a business one and all.

4 stewards

Touchline wrote:Interesting that the predictions are that 5000 are coming. Which suggests either 2500 will be outside or will be looking for home end tickets.
The written advise is only suggesting they bring ID? So, if they have none it’s only a suggestion and not in any way enforceable. What would they be enforcing anyway. And they are bringing 4 of their own stewards. That should really help in a mass of 5000.
What happened to tickets checks at the station(s)? So, already we have a unique situation where the authorities and supporters already know 2500 Scots will be in Burnley for at least one night without a ticket for the match. When did that last happen in a cup match? Ah yes no need to remind me. Fortunately, as we are frequently being told. They are not Glaswegians so it’s all fine.
The local pubs and hotels will be benefitting starting tonight. I can’t see any more positives.

There was probably over a thousand Burnley fans in Aberdeen with no tickets, some of whom, are let’s just say ‘known to the Burnley police’, and there was no bother at all. Let them have their day out and leave them alone to enjoy it

This is going to be a tough game. I’m really looking forward to it. That’s the first time I’ve thought that before a cup game (apart from bastards last season) for a good few years.

Hope it carries on from the Aberdeen game and both sets of fans enjoy the evening.

Hope it's a great atmosphere in the town and on the Turf.

Silkyskills1 wrote:You seem intent on creating this supposed happy image of rival fans(many highly intoxicated because their image somehow demands it) marching along in harmony enjoying 'banter'. Add to that the self-congratulatory slap on the back for setting 'a great example' which I believe means behaving oneself which doesn't require a well done....... well not to adults anyway.

British teams in Europe are often involved in trouble with rival supporters. The great example I was referring to was that there was a good atmosphere, and rivalry between the two sets of supporters was strong, but without it needing to spill over into physical confrontation. Additionally, I refer to how the police in Aberdeen handled the occasion. If you think I want a happy clapper type atmosphere, you couldn’t be much further wrong - I want it intimidating and loud - but I don’t want the image of the club/town tarnished by needless violence, heavyhanded police and fines from UEFA.

That ok?

Absolutely.

Could be very rough for sure.

I know a certain Mr Porter is out of prison, saw him a few months ago.

I’d be very surprised if something wasn’t planned.

Burnley fans were welcomed with open arms and good grace, to Aberdeen. The Aberdonians then created a ferocious level of all round the ground noise and support for their team

I would hope that the experience for them would be exactly the same, from all quarters.

I sincerely hope you're right Ian, but I've a feeling there will be some possible trouble/arrests at some stage. I hope I am wrong but Burnley is Burnley. I also hope the police are sensible with all supporters.

There will be flashpoints, probably starting tonight, but let's remember they are here for a party like we were in Aberdeen. If some get tickets in home areas, I am sure they will be aware that they need to be discreet or they could be made most unwelcome during the match. UTC

Can say it simply in 3 words


Welcome to Burnley

UpTheClaretsFCBK wrote:Could be very rough for sure.

I know a certain Mr Porter is out of prison, saw him a few months ago.

I’d be very surprised if something wasn’t planned.

For heavens sake mate its 2018 not the bl00dy eighties we have moved on as a town and a fan base.

We had a great welcome and time in Aberdeen

I just hope the Burnley dickheads behave themselves and they have as good a reception as we did,
Unfortunately I cant see that happening

UpTheClaretsFCBK wrote:Could be very rough for sure.

I know a certain Mr Porter is out of prison, saw him a few months ago.

I’d be very surprised if something wasn’t planned.

Does he fancy another 5 year stint?

UpTheClaretsFCBK wrote:Could be very rough for sure.

I know a certain Mr Porter is out of prison, saw him a few months ago.

I’d be very surprised if something wasn’t planned.

Shud up you dick nothing will happen.Just as nothing a happend in Aberdeen,Quite alot of the old burnley SS lads there but just for the drink the craic and the footy.

Echo what most have said just hope they get the same welcome that we got. On the Friday morning popped into a bar called “the spirit level” which had been open since 7am and the locals were all on shorts at 10am, couldn’t get anywhere more rough looking at the place and people but they were superb with us!! If they get the same reception should be a top day all round

I cringe when I read the posts attempting NOT to glorify our saddest period.
If a Scottish business decided to place an order with some of our fantastic engineering businesses for some some precision engineered components would the SS wait outside the factory and ambush the visitors ?
Muppets.

cold claret wrote:Shud up you dick nothing will happen.Just as nothing a happend in Aberdeen,Quite alot of the old burnley SS lads there but just for the drink the craic and the footy.

Hardly think there’s any need for name calling, i just said I wouldn’t be surprised if something did happen.

I hope they are afforded the same welcome and hospitality we were given last week, it was superb.

Burnley fans and Aberdeen fans trading songs and drinking together, just how it should be and then mutual respect after the game.

Was great up there last week. Let’s hope it’s the same for them tomorrow and the proles stay under their rocks.

MACCA wrote:It's not just a pretty head on these shoulders, but a business one and all.

At last, recognition of your vision

just to put a bit of balance on this. I'm sure you all got a fantastic meet a greet up in Aberdeen, and if i encounter any lost /reds i will surely help them find their way and try to have a pint with them, however when we were leaving the fan zone under the culvert, there were we a group of 6 lads in Aberdeen strips taunting everyone they could. Just trying to show that all clubs have their knob heads unfortunately.

ClaretAL wrote:just to put a bit of balance on this. I'm sure you all got a fantastic meet a greet up in Aberdeen, and if i encounter any lost /reds i will surely help them find their way and try to have a pint with them, however when we were leaving the fan zone under the culvert, there were we a group of 6 lads in Aberdeen strips taunting everyone they could. Just trying to show that all clubs have their knob heads unfortunately.

Well done.. you ignored them.. No bait no line.. let's reciprocate fellow clarets. Harmonious football is what we all wish for

ClaretAL wrote:just to put a bit of balance on this. I'm sure you all got a fantastic meet a greet up in Aberdeen, and if i encounter any lost /reds i will surely help them find their way and try to have a pint with them, however when we were leaving the fan zone under the culvert, there were we a group of 6 lads in Aberdeen strips taunting everyone they could. Just trying to show that all clubs have their knob heads unfortunately.

When was this?

Last Thursday.

ClaretAL wrote:just to put a bit of balance on this. I'm sure you all got a fantastic meet a greet up in Aberdeen, and if i encounter any lost /reds i will surely help them find their way and try to have a pint with them, however when we were leaving the fan zone under the culvert, there were we a group of 6 lads in Aberdeen strips taunting everyone they could. Just trying to show that all clubs have their knob heads unfortunately.

Did they think the match was in Burnley? So you're seriously saying that there were 6 Aberdeen fans on Yorkshire Street with hundreds of Burnley fans around?

Leisure, lets not scrape the bottom of the barrel mate. Yes there were plenty around to see it, on the way back from the Turf to the taxi rank. Like we have clarets fans up there they obviously have fans here.

ClaretAL wrote:Leisure, lets not scrape the bottom of the barrel mate. Yes there were plenty around to see it, on the way back from the Turf to the taxi rank. Like we have clarets fans up there they obviously have fans here.

Well I've never heard of any and certainly never seen an Aberdeen shirt in Burnley, never mind 6! Maybe they'd misunderstood the draw and thought that they were away in the 1st leg!

To be fair Leisure you were in Aberdeen so didn't see the amount of pubs/clubs advertising the match here as they were all televising it. Please dont treat me as some idiotic troublemaker, I thought more of you to be honest!

ClaretAL wrote:To be fair Leisure you were in Aberdeen so didn't see the amount of pubs/clubs advertising the match here as they were all televising it. Please dont treat me as some idiotic troublemaker, I thought more of you to be honest!

Sorry if I've come across that way but it certainly wasn't my intention.

ClaretAL wrote:To be fair Leisure you were in Aberdeen so didn't see the amount of pubs/clubs advertising the match here as they were all televising it. Please dont treat me as some idiotic troublemaker, I thought more of you to be honest!

But it just doesn't make sense? I was at the fan zone and didn't see these Aberdeen folk. It just sounds so bizarre

cutsy123 wrote:5000 Fans decending on Burnley centre

That's why...

Your old mans been entertaining about 20 of them tonight

LongSider75 wrote:There will be flashpoints, probably starting tonight, but let's remember they are here for a party like we were in Aberdeen. If some get tickets in home areas, I am sure they will be aware that they need to be discreet or they could be made most unwelcome during the match. UTC

Well we have been out with the boys we met from Aberdeen last week all night. Had a top night most still out but some of us have work tomorrow

Had a great night. They have too. They've loved every minute. Been in white lion and royal dyche of all places. Theyve loved it. We loved it.

They're still out now with cutsy123s dad, Italian claret88 and plenty of others. Very rowdy but all in good spirit

And if any nob heads start bother, which hopefully they don't they will meet their match... some proper loons come down

cricketfieldclarets wrote:And if any nob heads start bother, which hopefully they don't they will meet their match... some proper loons come down

I'm the original Tim_Loone I look forward to their company.