Celtic FC - AC Milan

Originally Posted by curry chicken

But really, why aren't you coaching Milan?

cause even Jim wouldn't want to support a Serie C team

I keep forgetting to send in my application cc ... but when i get the job i'll make you assitant coach

Can I be a ball boy?

If that's what you want to be Warro ... i also had you down as running the Gentleman's club for vip guests

yes, but I can do both...cant I?

Thank you Mister Jim. But my being a girl, I'll have to cup a hand over me eyes in the locker room... or not.

Originally Posted by King tiger

mzk is in love with Dida...

mzk is a closet Dida fan but he has a hard time admitting it. He's like the schoolboy who teases the girls because he has a crush on them.

AC Milan v Celtic..

Can someone shead some light on this

Important San Siro Info
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 www.celticfc.net for further information in the lead-up to the match.

The San Siro Stadium – Giuseppe Meazza Stadium
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: www.acmilan.com

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 www.dh.gov.uk/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: www.britain.it
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.

Originally Posted by warro

yes, but I can do both...cant I?

Of course you can mate ... but don't get the two jobs confused. We wouldn't want you throwing balls around in the club with all those v.i.ps and we probably wouldn't want you dancing away next to a player in front of 80,000 people when he wants a ball for a throw in

Originally Posted by cc

Thank you Mister Jim. But my being a girl, I'll have to cup a hand over me eyes in the locker room... or not.

I'm sure you're old enough to decide what the best thing to do is, you're my assistant, you have to be able to think for yourself Aslong as the players don't mind and results aren't affected, you feel free to look all you want

One final thing, i've also decided to make Oksana Ronaldo's personal trainer. She won't let him slack off and will work him hard to get him back into shape, the Phenomenon will have met his match when he meets the Russian Iceberg

Originally Posted by drucurl

Anywhoo I think mzk would much rather have dida off our team than 1 night with Catherine

I would prefare the later option , but u have to ask Michael Duglas 1st

Originally Posted by King tiger

mzk is in love with Dida...

It would have been great if had said this "mzk loves Liverpool........" than what u actually said

Originally Posted by mzk57

It would have been great if had said this "mzk loves Liverpool........" than what u actually said

Sometimes I think insulting you is worth getting banned . Dida is THE reason we WON the CL in '03. His form was fantastic for '04 as well. 05 he was rubbish I admit but This season he has been GREAT....but you prefer to love liverpool- a boorish flukey english club that depends on a bunch of perpetual drunks and the inflicted one of the most controversial and humiliating defeats......... than -Dida????? YOU ARE AN INTER FAN (the most legal insult )

Guys, i read that Nakamura broke a bone in his left hand and there's a big chance he won't play at San Siro .
Can anyone confirm this ?


Edit : This time it's not in a wrong thread !

second time's a charm
yeah, the reports are true but it is not known yet if he will be out of that game or not.

The current thinking is that he should be back for the Milan game, at the very least.

Is anyone hoping that there will be a sudden profusion of banana peels at Celtics training grounds?

Actually, I hope he plays, so some of the Celtic fans here, who worship at his feet, can see that while he is a good player, he is not of Milan quality, and at best, could only hope for a spot in the reserves..eh? What? We dont have reserves? Oh.