(Rumour)Celtic expect 3000 extra San Siro seats | TalkCeltic

jonny_cfc_n01 · Feb 26, 2007

From the Express:

Celtic supporters are set to be handed thousands more tickets for the Champions League showdown with AC Milan on Wednesday week.
With Italian authorities raising the capacity in the San Siro to 67,000 last night for a Serie A game against Sampdoria the Hoops fans can now expect up to 3000 more briefs for the tie.

A final security check will be held this week to determine if the club can regain their license for an 82,000 capacity which would be a boost for ticketless fans.
Milan have installed more than 60 new turnstiles, with CCTV cameras and metal detectors at the ground in a bid to have a full crowd next week.

At the moment, UEFA have only granted entry to the 35,000 Milan season ticket holders and the 4,500 Celtic fans who purchased briefs through official channels. However, more than 40,000 extra tickets will go on public sale if bans are lifted But Parkhead fans are still being warned away from buying briefs for the home section.
All fans entering the San Siro for the match will be asked to produce photo ID with their tickets in a bid to stamp out touts.

Meanwhile, Milan striker Marco Borriello could also find out this week if he is in the clear to face Celtic.

Borriello has been suspended from all competitions since December after testing positive for banned substances prednisone and prednisolone at the end of a 2-1 defeat to Roma in November.
But his appeal will be heard on Tuesday and a successful hearing could see him available for selection with immediate effect

Aldo1 · Feb 27, 2007

Celtic were only getting 4500 tickets when the draw was made and the capacity was set at 85,700 before the trouble started.

Extra security would have to be in place as it would mean part of the 1st or 2nd tier as well as the 3rd tier behind the goal(already allocated) would be given and tickets have already been sold to Milan for this area

jonny_cfc_n01

Aldo1