Sunderland friendly @SOL

Blunderland just confirmed we are playing them for the Dafabet cup apparently.

https://www.safc.com/news/team-news/2017/june/sunderland-welcome-scottish-champions?gamp=true

 

Sunderland will welcome Scottish treble winners Celtic to Wearside on Saturday 29 July 2017 in celebration of the 20thanniversary of the Stadium of Light.

Both clubs share the same principal partner in Dafabet and in recognition of this, the game - the first pre-season friendly to be staged at the stadium since 2008 – will be known as the Dafabet Cup, with the respective trophy awarded to the winning side.

As well as the milestone of 20 years at the Stadium of Light, 2017 marks the 50thanniversary of Celtic’s historic European Cup win in Lisbon, when they became the first British club to lift the prestigious trophy. The legendary team, known as the Lisbon Lions, have been invited by Sunderland to attend the game in recognition of their achievements in 1967. The passionate Celtic fans are renowned for travelling in large numbers and Wearside is looking forward to welcoming a big visiting crowd and creating a celebratory and vibrant atmosphere between both sets of fans.

Fans will be able to enjoy family friendly and special season card holder pricing, with junior season card holders able to take in the action for free.

The iconic home of Sunderland hosted its first game on July 31, 1997, representing the beginning of a new era in stadium building in the UK. To this day, it remains one of the best modern stadia in Europe.

Sunderland ambassador Kevin Ball, who captained the Sunderland side in that game against Ajax, is delighted that Celtic will be visiting next month. He said: “To have Celtic here to celebrate the 20-year anniversary, almost to the day, will be a very special occasion for everyone involved with Sunderland.

“The two sets of fans share the same principles of loyalty and passion for their clubs and both teams have long and proud histories. It’s fantastic that Celtic have accepted our invitation to share this special day in what is also a very special year for them with the anniversary of the famous victory in Lisbon. I have no doubt it will be a great game, in front of a full house and something both Sunderland and Celtic supporters will love.”

The game will also be the largest gathering of former Sunderland players in the club’s history, with many of the stars of the last twenty years set to attend. Kevin Ball is looking forward to seeing some familiar faces, adding: “Bringing together former players and club legends will really make the day special. Recognising and celebrating our history, whether it is recent or long-standing is something that is hugely important to us and keeping our former players actively involved with the club ensures that we retain a strong connection with our history.”

 

Any idea of ticket prices and when they'll be available for this?

 

Basically same as above, do we reckon these will go on general sale?

 

I would think so. The Mackems I have been speaking to don't expect much of a turnout from them so I would think they will try and shift as many tickets as possible.

 

https://www.safc.com/news/ticket-news/2017/june/celtic-ticket-info

 

Anyone know if any busses will go down?

 

Good stuff, decent that we have got a couple of close friendlys to go to this season haha

 

*, I'm already away that weekend.

Wanted to go as well.

 

It will be there biggest crowd this season that's fir sure.

 

You going to Whitby then mate ?

 

The Club will be receiving an allocation of tickets for the match vs Sunderland. Sales information will be released when confirmed
https://mobile.twitter.com/CelticFCTickets/status/880048351663845376

 

Yeah mate, taking my mate with me, she's never really been into football but managed to half convert her into a Celt! Are you?

 

Dunno. I will have to sort it out over the next week. I know one of the lads from Colburn got 10 tickets and they are still on sale so I will get in touch with them and see what they are doing in terms of running a bus or not and if they are staying over or just coming back after the game.

 

Every second post " are we allowed to go to this one"

 

Well it's a big question needs asked.

 

Don't be stupid

 

THE treble-winning Invincibles will head down south to take on Sunderland on Saturday, July 29 with the Dafabet Cup up for grabs in a game that also celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Stadium of Light.

Both clubs share the same principal partner in Dafabet and in recognition of this, the game - the first pre-season friendly to be staged at the stadium since 2008 – will be known as the Dafabet Cup, with the respective trophy awarded to the winning side.

The passionate Celtic fans are renowned for travelling in large numbers and Wearside is looking forward to welcoming a big visiting crowd and creating a celebratory and vibrant atmosphere between both sets of fans.

The iconic home of Sunderland AFC hosted its first game on July 31, 1997, representing the beginning of a new era in stadium building in the UK. To this day, it remains one of the best modern stadia in Europe.

Sunderland AFC ambassador Kevin Ball, who captained the Sunderland side in that game against Ajax, is delighted that Celtic will be visiting next month.

He said: “To have Celtic here to celebrate the 20-year anniversary, almost to the day, will be a very special occasion for everyone involved with Sunderland AFC.”

Celtic started their pre-season games with a 1-0 win over BW Linz in Austria and, as well as the upcoming UEFA Champions League qualifiers, will also play Rapid Vienna, Slavia Prague and Shamrock Rovers prior to taking on the English Championship side for the Dafabet Cup.

 

Mackems have put tickets on general sale. Still nothing from Celtic.

https://websales.safc.com/

Just £15 as well.

 

• Sunderland v Celtic
  
  
  Dafabet Cup
  Sat, July 29 2017
  Kick-off 15:00
  
  
• Tickets for this match are now on sale to Season Ticket Holders on a first come, first served basis.
  
  Tickets are priced as follows:
  
  Adults - £15
  
  65+ £12
  
  Under 22 - £7
  
  Under 16 - £5
  
  Celtic have been allocated tickets in the outh East Corner and South Stand of the Stadium of Light.
  
  Tickets can be purchased online, via 0871 226 1888* or at the Celtic Park Ticket Office.
  
  Booking fees apply to all bookings made online/via 0871 226 1888.
  
  Enquiries relating to Accessible Seating should be directed to the Celtic Ticket Office via 0141 230 1967 or accessibleseating@celticfc.co.uk .
  
  Please note. Purchases made for this match will not be taken into account for any domestic or european away match criteria.
  
  *Calls cost 13p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.
  http://www.celticfc.net/tickets/away