OPERATIONAL BRIEF: MANCHESTER
ETA REQ
7/10
€6.50
UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN MANCHESTER
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Metrolink to Old Trafford or Etihad Campus is efficient. Trams packed 2hrs pre-match.
Warning: Traffic gridlock after games is severe.
STADIUM ACCESS
Old Trafford away end is compact. Etihad has a dedicated fan zone but strict searches.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Alcohol
- Pyrotechnics
- Glass
CRITICAL
No alcohol in sight of the pitch (UK Law).
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Northern Quarter for nightlife. Deansgate for upscale dining.
RECOMMENDED
Northern Quarter offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
OPERATIONAL MAP
MANCHESTER
53.4808, -2.2426
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TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
Piccadilly Gardens
City Center
Common central meeting point before dispersing to trams. Away pubs: The flamboyant (City), The Ark (United).
POLICE PROFILE
Monitoring
Visible but generally communicative. Zero tolerance for disorder.
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