Police message for Old Trafford

2:08pm Thursday 4th October 2012 in News

Police message for Old Trafford Police message for Old Trafford

OFFICERS from Greater Manchester Police are gearing up for Warrington Wolves’ Grand Final clash at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Superintendent John Graves said: “For several years, GMP has been policing this fixture and it is a day all officers are delighted to be involved in.

"Historically, all fans have behaved and enjoyed themselves and we intend to ensure that does not change this year.

“As always, officers will be on hand to ensure people stay safe and it is a day to remember for all supporters, no matter what the result on the pitch is.

"I'd advise anyone travelling to the game to plan their journey well in advance and to leave themselves plenty of time to get here.

“Park sensibly, and think about your surroundings and keep yourself and your valuables safe.

"An on-street drinking bye-law exists in Trafford and fans are not allowed to drink alcohol on the streets around the stadium.

“Once inside the stadium, while there will be plenty of places where fans can obtain food and drink, they will not be allowed to have alcohol anywhere within the sight of the pitch.

“Officers will be supporting grounds staff in enforcing those rules.

"The game of rugby league is loved by many people across the globe and is a sport the whole family can enjoy.

“Win or lose, I hope all fans can leave Old Trafford knowing they have had a good day out."

Comments(5)

notatcreamfields says...
4:01pm Thu 4 Oct 12

I don't drink myself but why can't fans have alcohol within the sight of the pitch? Rugby is a game where fans have always been allowed to drink within sight of the pitch and in general there's never been trouble with fans plus fans who're not Warrington or Leeds fans going to the final cause it's just something they do every year. Rugby fans ain't idiots like football fans and they prove this every year. I hope the RFL takes the play off finals off Old Trafford if they don't realise the difference between football and rugby fans

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the dr who says...
5:26pm Thu 4 Oct 12

I KNOW THIS IS ALL NEW TO WARRINGTON GETTING TO THE GRAND FINAL, BUT ITS BEEN THAT WAY FOR AS LONG AS ITS BEEN THERE, THERE ARE PI££ HEADS ALL OVER THE PLACE SOME FALL ASLEEP DURING THE GAME OR NEVER GET TO SEE THE GAME AND ARE TURFED OUT. YOUR CORRECT RUGBY IS NOT FULL OF HOOLIGANS BUT IT HAS WORKED FOR YEARS SO LEAVE IT BE IS MY THOUGHTS

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MikeJT says...
8:29am Fri 5 Oct 12

Whilst appreciate much of your scentiment, n@c, you have to bear in mind that a **** rugby fan is just as much of an idot as a **** football fan. You only have to look of the few incidents at Wembley in 2010 to realise that alcohol causes trouble. (Its just s ahem that Wembley dont give a **** about poeple getting **** once they get inside inspite of the outside warnigns about refused admission)

Sports grounds obviously have to take into account their primary purpose when seeking opertaing licences from the "authorities". If the relevant govnerning body insist on "no drinking in the bowl" for Old Trafford to open then there is little the teams, the RFL or the management of OT can do about it.

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walkonthewildside says...
10:17am Fri 5 Oct 12

warrington just have good old fashioned no trouble drunks lol

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Casual Postman of Orford says...
7:25pm Fri 5 Oct 12

Don't matter us casuals will drink Manchester dry before and after the game! It shows man u and the cops are behind the times and think RL fans will riot like the animal mentality of soccer fans!

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