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07-01-2014, 08:08 PM
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Newcastle United and Sunderland have dubbed claims by Northumbria Police that the force cannot alter kick-off times "false and absurd".
Northumbria Police said it "cannot direct changes" to kick-off times or control ticket and travel restrictions.
Both clubs want to have later kick-off times which would suit broadcasters.
Fans of the clubs joined forces to protest against plans to make away supporters travel to matches on official supporter coaches.
The row comes ahead of the Tyne-Wear derby at St James' Park on 1 February.
Northumbria Police said the "transportation issue" had been discussed between both clubs and the police and the decision was was aimed at "ensuring the safety of their supporters".
Assistant Chief Constable Jo Farrell said: "As we have said previously Northumbria Police cannot direct changes to kick-off times or control the issue of tickets and how supporters travel to matches.
"The condition of ticketing and transpor
Newcastle United and Sunderland have dubbed claims by Northumbria Police that the force cannot alter kick-off times "false and absurd".
Northumbria Police said it "cannot direct changes" to kick-off times or control ticket and travel restrictions.
Both clubs want to have later kick-off times which would suit broadcasters.
Fans of the clubs joined forces to protest against plans to make away supporters travel to matches on official supporter coaches.
The row comes ahead of the Tyne-Wear derby at St James' Park on 1 February.
Northumbria Police said the "transportation issue" had been discussed between both clubs and the police and the decision was was aimed at "ensuring the safety of their supporters".
Assistant Chief Constable Jo Farrell said: "As we have said previously Northumbria Police cannot direct changes to kick-off times or control the issue of tickets and how supporters travel to matches.
"The condition of ticketing and transpor