The potential meeting of Celtic and Linfield next month in a qualifying tie for the European Champions League has attracted considerable interest, and, if confirmed, can be expected to attract large attendances over both legs.
However, there can only be concern that the first game between the two sides, if Linfield survive a preliminary round, is due to take place at Windsor Park in Belfast on July 11.
The level of policing required for such a sensitive fixture would be clearly be difficult to provide on an evening when comprehensive security precautions also need to surround the bonfires which are organised in loyalist parts of the city.
UEFA officials are now discussing the issue, and the best outcome would be an agreement which allows the scheduled match be staged on an alternative date.
