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Darragh Culhane

Bohemians advise fans to stay away from stadium as no travelling fans allowed into PAOK clash

Bohemians are advising fans not to travel to PAOK's stadium after news broke that the game will not allow visiting fans.

News broke on Wednesday evening that visiting fans will not be allowed into the stadium in what is a massive blow to travelling fans.

It is thought that up to 350 fans had travelled to Greece for the tie and now Bohemians are advising their supporters to steer clear of Toumba Stadium.

In a statement released by the club, it says: “Bohemian FC wishes to inform supporters in Greece that we have been told by PAOK and Thessaloniki police to advise you, in the interests of your own safety, not to travel to tomorrow’s Europe Conference League qualifier between PAOK and Bohemians.


“While UEFA guidelines for European qualifiers do not allow away team ticket allocations at this present time, we had hoped that those who had purchased tickets directly from PAOK might be accommodated.

“This evening we have been informed by police that only people with Greek passports will be allowed to attend, and that no Irish passport holders will not be permitted entry.

“PAOK further informed us that any tickets purchased today by Bohemians fans will be refunded, but that no refunds will be given for tickets purchased tomorrow.

“The commitment to the team shown by our supporters has not gone unnoticed by the management and players.

“While this situation is out of our control, the club deeply regrets that no compromise could be found.

“In the interests of your own safety, we ask supporters to heed the advice not to travel to Toumba tomorrow.”

Bohemians hold a 2-1 lead after impressing against the Greek giants in the Aviva Stadium.

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