BREAKING: Arsenal’s match with Koln has been delayed by an hour in the interests of crowd safety.
Cologne fans stormed the gates of the Emirates Stadium ahead of the Europa League opener, due to kick-off at 8pm, and stewards feared they could end up in the home section. The match was put on hold in the interest of crowd safety.
Gunners supporters are expected to be inside the ground in fifteen minutes. Currently there are no fans inside the stadium.
Arsenal fans took to social media to complain about the situation, with some fearing they wouldn't be in their seats for kick-off.
One supporter took to Twitter to write: "Arsenal, why tell us to get here for 7 if your not even going to open the gates!" while another added: "1hr10mins till KO and general admission gates at the Emirates STILL not open. Every queue has Koln fans in it. Loads will be in Arsenal end."
Men threw punches and tried to kick each other while fellow fans sang as they marched along the street.
While only around 3,000 tickets for the match went on sale, some estimates put the number of travelling supporters at nearer 20,000. Police later tonight estimated about 15,000 had attended.
Cologne fans stormed the gates of the Emirates Stadium ahead of the Europa League opener, due to kick-off at 8pm, and stewards feared they could end up in the home section. The match was put on hold in the interest of crowd safety.
Gunners supporters are expected to be inside the ground in fifteen minutes. Currently there are no fans inside the stadium.
Arsenal fans took to social media to complain about the situation, with some fearing they wouldn't be in their seats for kick-off.
One supporter took to Twitter to write: "Arsenal, why tell us to get here for 7 if your not even going to open the gates!" while another added: "1hr10mins till KO and general admission gates at the Emirates STILL not open. Every queue has Koln fans in it. Loads will be in Arsenal end."
Men threw punches and tried to kick each other while fellow fans sang as they marched along the street.
While only around 3,000 tickets for the match went on sale, some estimates put the number of travelling supporters at nearer 20,000. Police later tonight estimated about 15,000 had attended.
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