Huge police presence as football fans gather ahead of Celtic v Utrecht

Large police presence in Glasgow city centre as fans gather ahead of Celtic v Utrecht <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
Large police presence in Glasgow city centre as fans gather ahead of Celtic v Utrecht (Image: NQ)
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A huge police operation is underway in Glasgow city centre, as away fans make their way towards the stadium ahead of Celtic v Utrecht.

Hundreds of Dutch fans gathered near Glasgow Central before walking to Celtic Park in the East End.

McGills has announced that as a result of the crowd, buses will not stop at the Pavilion Theatre until 6.30pm tonight.

Large police presence as fans gather ahead Celtic v Utrecht in Glasgow city centre (Image: Newsquest)

Large police presence as fans gather ahead Celtic v Utrecht in Glasgow city centre (Image: Newsquest)

Large police presence as fans gather ahead Celtic v Utrecht in Glasgow city centre (Image: Newsquest)

Large police presence as fans gather ahead Celtic v Utrecht in Glasgow city centre (Image: Newsquest)

Large police presence as fans gather ahead Celtic v Utrecht in Glasgow city centre (Image: Newsquest)

Large police presence as fans gather ahead Celtic v Utrecht in Glasgow city centre (Image: Newsquest)

Large police presence in Glasgow city centre as fans gather ahead Celtic v Utrecht (Image: Sourced)


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In images taken by the Glasgow Times, police vans can be seen chaperoning the crowd, who are chanting, singing and booing loudly.

Police officers are also present, guiding the flow of the large group.

The UEFA Europa League clash will kick off at 8pm tonight.

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