What happened in the Battle of Piccadilly 2008?
The 2008 UEFA Cup Final riots (also known as the Battle of Piccadilly) was a serious public disorder incident that took place in Manchester, England, on the day of the 2008 UEFA Cup Final . The match between Rangers and Zenit Saint Petersburg was preceded by scuffles between fans.
What were the 2008 UEFA Cup Final riots in Manchester?
The 2008 UEFA Cup Final riots were a series of public disorder incidents that took place in Manchester, England, on the day of the 2008 UEFA Cup Final. Serious disorder was allegedly sparked by the failure of a big screen erected in Piccadilly Gardens to transmit the match to thousands of Rangers fans who had travelled to the city without tickets.
What stadium was used for the 2008 UEFA Cup Final?
The City of Manchester Stadium was selected as the venue for the 2008 UEFA Cup Final at the October 2006 meeting of the UEFA Executive Committee in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Are Rangers fans jailed over Manchester riot following UEFA Cup Final defeat?
"Rangers fans jailed over Manchester riot following Uefa Cup final defeat". The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 6 September 2010. Retrieved 5 September 2010. ^ "Video – Rangers Chief distances club from trouble". STV. 15 May 2008. Archived from the original on 21 May 2008. Retrieved 16 May 2008.