OPERATIONAL BRIEF: MANCHESTER
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LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:01 AM
Manchester is cheaper than London. Pints £5.50-£7.50. Stadiums cashless.
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5°C | SNOW, RAIN, PARTIALLY CLOUDY
3.1°C - 7.7°C
LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM
UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN MANCHESTER
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Old Trafford
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Metrolink is best. Old Trafford: 'Old Trafford' or 'Wharfside'. Etihad: 'Etihad Campus'.
Warning: You MUST tap in and out on Metrolink or face £100+ fines. Checks are frequent.
Away fans in South East Corner (Blocks E230-E233). Access turnstiles S22. Iconic venue.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags > 20x15cm
- Laptops
- Cans/Glass
- Professional cameras
CRITICAL
Strict 20x15cm bag policy (Tiny). No storage. Alcohol sold but not allowed in view of pitch.
Exit routes & evacuation
Roads closed. Walk to Metrolink or City Center (40 mins).
Exit via Munich Tunnel or SE quadrant gates.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Transfer
Direct train to Piccadilly (20 mins). Tram is slow.
Tip
3 terminals. Check yours.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Northern Quarter for hipster bars and music. Deansgate for upscale dining. Printworks for chains.
RECOMMENDED
Northern Quarter offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Shambles Square (Sinclair's Oyster Bar)
Historic pubs with huge outdoor area. Very popular for away fans (unless high risk).
POLICE PROFILE
COMMUNICATIVE
GMP are experienced. Usually low key but firm. PSPO in place (no street drinking near grounds).