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23/06/2017
Linfield v Celtic To Take Place On Friday, 14 July
Celtic's potential Champions League qualifier against Linfield will now take place on Friday, 14 July, at Windsor Park in Belfast.
The kick off will be at 5pm.
Linfield Chairman Roy McGivern commented: "I am pleased that agreement has now been reached for us to stage a potential Champions League first leg tie against Celtic FC at Windsor Park on Friday 14 July. I would like to thank all of those involved for their efforts in resolving what was a difficult situation and we can now concentrate fully on our forthcoming games against FC Fiorita from San Marino."
PSNI Operations Superintendent for Belfast, Norman Haslett said: "Police have been in close contact with representatives from both Linfield and Celtic Football Clubs due to the possibility of a Belfast fixture between the two clubs in July. Public safety concerns surrounding the fixture and the impact on the greater Belfast area over the Twelfth period have featured strongly in our considerations and discussions. I can confirm that all parties have now reached agreement on the arrangements for the match, should it proceed.
"The match, if it comes about, will be played in Belfast on Friday 14 July, with kick off at 5pm. I am hopeful that the game will pass off without incident and that the City of Belfast can be showcased as a great venue for European football."
(CD)
The kick off will be at 5pm.
Linfield Chairman Roy McGivern commented: "I am pleased that agreement has now been reached for us to stage a potential Champions League first leg tie against Celtic FC at Windsor Park on Friday 14 July. I would like to thank all of those involved for their efforts in resolving what was a difficult situation and we can now concentrate fully on our forthcoming games against FC Fiorita from San Marino."
PSNI Operations Superintendent for Belfast, Norman Haslett said: "Police have been in close contact with representatives from both Linfield and Celtic Football Clubs due to the possibility of a Belfast fixture between the two clubs in July. Public safety concerns surrounding the fixture and the impact on the greater Belfast area over the Twelfth period have featured strongly in our considerations and discussions. I can confirm that all parties have now reached agreement on the arrangements for the match, should it proceed.
"The match, if it comes about, will be played in Belfast on Friday 14 July, with kick off at 5pm. I am hopeful that the game will pass off without incident and that the City of Belfast can be showcased as a great venue for European football."
(CD)
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