Law enforcement and authorities in Ireland and England are to hold significant-stage talks just after the two nations were being drawn collectively in the exact Nations League group.
Mail Activity understands that the scheduled 5pm kick-off in Dublin for the Saturday, September 7 fixture will be major of the agenda, amid concerns that a minority of English supporters could head to the Irish capital intent on producing issues.
UEFA are notoriously rigid when it comes to scheduling but resources have disclosed that they may be requested to deliver the start out time forward.
It is 33 yrs considering the fact that the groups played a competitive fixture. In 1995, England’s pleasant with Ireland was abandoned amid sickening scenes when English hooligans ripped out benches at Lansdowne Street and hurled them and other missiles at Irish supporters beneath.
The 3 Lions did return to the Aviva Stadium for a helpful in 2015 which passed without significant incident. Nevertheless, that fixture kicked off at 1pm and there are previously fears that a 5pm start out — and additional time in the pub — could spell hassle.
Law enforcement authorities in Eire and England will maintain talks ahead of their Nations League fixture