Dress code for the Riverside
SAFC FANS WEARING ‘SMOG’ MASKS OR CHEMICAL PROTECTION OUTFITS WARNED THEY WILL BE TURNED AWAY
Sunderland fans are again banned from wearing “smog” masks and chemical outfits at next week’s crucial derby with relegation rivals Middlesbrough.
Anyonefloutingtheadvice will be denied entry to next Wednesday’s Premier League game or ejected if they put the itemsononceinsidetheRiverside Stadium.
The restriction is contained within lengthy safety advice issued by Sunderland Football Club after discussions with the home side and bothClevelandandNorthumbria police forces.
ItfollowspreviousencountersinwhichSunderlandfans have worn such clothing to poke fun at their neighbours’ linkstothechemicalindustry.
A club statement said: “Any person wearing overalls and dust masks (‘smog suits’) will be refused admission or, if worn thereafter, will be removed from the stadium.”
With the Black Cats profoodanddrinktopurchase,includingalcohol,willbeopenin viding free coach travel to and fromTeesside,supportersare strongly urged to take up the offer as it affords the safest and easiest method of transport on April 26.
The statement continues: “Concoursefacilities,offering the east stand of the Stadium ofLightfrom4pmonWednesday afternoon.
“The coaches will begin boarding from the green car park, outside the ticket office, at 5pm and will then depart under escort for Middlesbrough promptly at 5.30pm. OnarrivalattheRiversideStadium,Sunderlandsupporters will be guided directly to the away turnstiles.
Followingfinalwhistle,visiting supporters will be asked to remain inside the stadium to allow the home crowds to leave before making their own way home or moving onto their coaches.