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Alex Dunne

Bohemians issue lengthy health and safety warning ahead of Dublin Derby with Shamrock Rovers

Bohemians have issued a lengthy health and safety warning to all supporters ahead of tonight's Dublin Derby clash with Shamrock Rovers.

Dalymount Park hosts the fixture with kick-off set for 8pm and Eir Sport carrying live TV coverage.

The fixture - their third league meeting this season, and second in the historic Phibsboro ground - was sold out well in advance.

"The logistics behind sell-out crowds and event management for this fixture is putting a lot of strain on what is primarily a volunteer-run club so we appeal for your cooperation in lessening that and adhering to the requests laid out," the club stated.

"We remain under pressure and scrutiny from An Garda Síochána and the Dublin Fire Brigade over concerns they have over health and safety during Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers games.

"We have met multiple times with the Gardaí, DFB and the FAI over the course of this season, more so than ever before."

The club have warned against standing in the aisles, especially in blocks F and G nearest to the away end of the ground, as well as threatening bans for fans throwing objects or bringing flares and pyrotechnics into the ground.

Turnstiles will be open from 6pm and the club are advising all supporters to be there before 7:30pm, as access will be cut off after kick-off.

"We as a board are also supporters and are all volunteers and understand that some of the above may be unpalatable," the club concluded.

"But collectively as a fan-owned club, a level of self-policing is required.

"We have a duty of care to ensure the safety of all those who attend our games.

"Please assist us by cooperating with our stewards with respect and by occupying areas of the Jodi Stand less crowded.

"If we fail to meet the requirements laid down to us by the authorities and the FAI, we run the risk of further sanctions and costs we can ill-afford being imposed on us: increased number of stewards, reduced capacity, kick-off times being moved etc

"Thank you for your support. We hope you enjoy the game. Get behind Keith and the lads, and let’s all collectively contribute to getting the result we are all hoping for."

The full statement can be read here .

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