<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">NEW arrangements for the forthcoming UEFA Champions League away tie against AC Milan have today been confirmed, with photographic identification now required to gain entry to the San Siro stadium. In light of the recent situation in Italy, supporters will now be asked by the Italian authorities to provide photographic identification (preferably passport) along with a valid ticket for the match before gaining entry to the ground. Currently only spectators that can produce proof of being an AC Milan season ticket holder and photo ID can enter home support areas. Our supporters are reminded that they should not travel unless they have an official ticket bought through the club. Celtic Ticket Services will provide the Italian authorities with the names of all persons that have purchased tickets as part of the official Celtic support. Detailed below is travel advice for supporters. Visit Superstore for further information in the lead-up to the match. The San Siro Stadium ? Giuseppe Meazza Stadium The San Siro Stadium was inaugurated on 19 September 1926, it is one of the best known stadiums in the world. Within the stadium both AC Milan and Inter Milan play their matches. The original stadium had a capacity of 10,000 seats. This has risen over the years to the current spectator capacity of 82,995. Due to ongoing improvement work, the overall capacity for the AC Milan v Celtic FC fixture has been restricted. Currently only supporters that are AC Milan season ticket holders are allowed access to areas of the stadium allocated to home fans. This has not reduced the ticket allocation to visiting Celtic supporters, which was agreed prior to the current restrictions. Further Information Pitch: 105 x 68m, natural grass Stadium Address: Comunale ?Guiseppe Meazza? San Siro ? Milano Via Piccolomini 5 20151 Milan Tel: 0039 02 45 41 23 Website: AC MILAN - Sito Ufficiale - Official Website Tickets Celtic has received 4500 tickets for this fixture. These seats are located Green Level 3, Sectors 301-306. ? Please do not travel to Milan if you do not have a ticket for this fixture in the area allocated to the Celtic support. ? Celtic Ticket Services will manage the sale of our tickets, please only purchase tickets from this source. ? Coach Parking for Celtic supporters is located in a newly created zone leading to the visitor?s turnstiles. ? All supporters entering the stadium will be asked to provide a valid identification document. Passports are preferred. This inspection will be carried out at perimeter gates prior to approaching entry turnstiles. ? Celtic Ticket Services have provided the Italian authorities with the names of all persons that have purchased tickets as part of the official Celtic support. ? Currently only spectators that can produce proof of being an AC Milan season ticket holder and photo ID can enter home support areas. ? It is crucial that Celtic supporters do not attempt to enter areas of the stadium allocated to AC Milan. Persons who fail to comply with this instruction will be liable to arrest. IN THE INTERESTS OF SAFETY, CELTIC SUPPORTERS ARE ASKED TO STRICTLY ADHERE TO THIS INSTRUCTION ? If you have already acquired a ticket outwith the official Celtic allocation PLEASE DO NOT USE IT. Stadium Access and Egress Newly installed turnstiles give access to the area allocated to the Celtic support. It is important that you give adequate time to access the stadium. ? A city centre meeting and departure point for Celtic Supporters? coaches will be advised by Police. ? Kick off is at 8.45pm (local time). ? Turnstiles will open at 5.45pm (local time). ? Allow time for searching by security staff. Searching will involve the use of hand held metal detectors. ? Celtic support will enter by Gates 51-52 and 1-2. Each gate will house 4 turnstiles. ? At turnstiles tickets will be electronically checked by hand held scanners. ? Celtic supporters should use Tower Number 3 to enter the seating area. ? For exiting, Towers 2 & 3 will be available for use by Celtic support. ? Follow the advice of stewards and police. ? Celtic travel stewards will be deployed in high visibility jackets and will be available to assist Celtic supporters at the stadium. ? At the end of the match, Celtic supporters are liable to be kept within the stadium for up to 30 minutes. Stadium Regulations There are similar regulations at Celtic Park and the San Siro stadium. These are published in full on the Celtic website. Please note the following; ? Fireworks are STRICTLY PROHIBITED. ? Bottles or glass containers will not be allowed in the stadium. ? Alcohol is prohibited within the stadium. ? Coins in large numbers are not allowed within the stadium. ? A valid identification document is required to be shown on request (passports are preferred). ? Concealment of identity is an offence. Advice from the Consul Celtic Football Club is grateful to the British Consul for providing the following travel advice and tips; Sightseeing The main sights to see in Milan are the Cathedral, especially a visit to the roof, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and the Castle, all within walking distance. There are a number of churches worth visiting including the Basilica of Sant?Ambrogio which is basically Romanesque and the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie with Bramante?s dome and famous for Leonardo da Vinci?s Last Supper (booking obligatory). Shopping There is a central pedestrian area running from Piazza San Babila down Corso Vittorio Emanuele and Via Dante to the Castle, with many shops, mainly clothes, but also books and media. Via Torino, just off the Cathedral square, has many fashion shops, mostly for young people. Corso di Porta Ticinese has trendy, ethnic type shops for clothes and gifts. Tuesday and Saturday mornings Viale Papiniano market is worth a visit. Nightlife The focal points for nightlife are the Navigli (canal district) and nearby Porta Ticinese with the many bars, restaurants and Trattorie. There is also the Corso Como area and the more up market Brera district. Public Transport Milan has a network of trams, buses, trolley buses and underground trains. Tickets cost ?1.00 obtainable from newsagents and underground stations and are valid for 75 mins on buses and trams but can only be used for one journey on the underground. Remember to frank the tickets in the machines. A one day ticket, ?3.00 lasts 24 hours and must only be franked once and can be used on any means of transport. The main ticket and information office is ATM Point in the Duomo Metro Station (Cathedral Tube station). San Siro Stadium The stadium can be reached by metro, red line (linea 1, direction Rho Fiera ) alighting at Lotto station and walking for approximately 20 mins. Alternatively tram No. 16 (direction Axum) goes straight to the stadium from the centre. Supporters are advised to arrive at the stadium early. The stadium can be visited daily from 10.00 ? 17.00 hrs (not on match days) at a cost of ?12.50. Entrance gate 21 Safety and Security Beware of pickpockets and bag snatchers around the city centre and especially on public transport. When out sightseeing only carry what you need, leave spare cash and valuable items in hotel safety deposits. It is also advisable to make a photocopy of your passport information. If travelling by car, remember to lock the vehicle and never leave valuables inside, even if only leaving it for a short time. General Visitors should always bring a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) visit website EHIC and Health advice for travellers : The Department of Health - P&G: Health advice for travellers. This is required if admitted to an Italian State hospital. Airports Milan is served by three main airports: Linate: (7 kms) Bus 73 into city centre (Corso Europa) Cost ?1.00 Malpensa (45 kms) Malpensa Express train every 30 mins into Cadorna Station. Cost ?9.00 takes 45 mins Malpensa Shuttle coach to Central Railway Station every 20 mins. Cost ?5.00 takes approx 1 hour Malpensa Bus Express to Central Station every 30 mins (15mins & 45 mins). Cost ?5.50 Bergamo Orio al Serio (50 kms) Autostradale coach to Central Railway Station. Cost ?7.00 takes approx 1 hour Milan Tourist Office Via Marconi 1 (Piazza Duomo) Contact Numbers: Police Headquarters: (Questura) Via Fatebenefratelli 11, tel: 02-62261 Carabinieri : 112 Ambulance: 118 British Consulate-General Via San Paolo 7 Tel: (0039) -02-723001 Website: Home?Ambasciata britannica in Italia Irish Consulate-General Piazza S Pietro in Gessate 2 20122 Milano Tel: (0039)-02-87569 Fax: (0039)-02-87570 ALL THIS INFORMATION IS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND SECURITY. CELTIC SUPPORTERS ARE ASKED TO BE SENSITIVE TO THE CURRENT SECUTRIY SITUATION IN ITALY AND USE ALL THEIR EXPERIENCE TO TRAVEL WELL AND SAFELY. PLEASE HAVE A GOOD TRIP AND ENJOY THE MATCH. ANY OTHER INFORMATION UPDATES WILL BE PROVIDED ON THE CELTIC WEBSITE.</div> Source - 40th Anniversary This is just getting worse I read in the papers that the 5000 Celtic fans are not getting to go and now there letting us go ... AGAIN but we have to follow thousands of instructions because the Italians cant be senisble and they didnt do nothing when I saw them in glasgow but I guess it could have been the wrong crowd of hooligans.
