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Thousands of Rangers fans have already flooded into Manchester city centre in preparation for the Uefa Cup Final against Zenit St Petersburg.Thousands of Rangers fans have already flooded into Manchester city centre in preparation for the Uefa Cup Final against Zenit St Petersburg.
Up to 100,000 fans from both sides are expected in the city by the time the match kicks off at the City of Manchester Stadium at 1945 BST.Up to 100,000 fans from both sides are expected in the city by the time the match kicks off at the City of Manchester Stadium at 1945 BST.
Every hotel room in Manchester and for up to 20 miles beyond - about 45,000 rooms - is booked up.Every hotel room in Manchester and for up to 20 miles beyond - about 45,000 rooms - is booked up.
Many fans are expected to camp, sleep rough or spend the night in their cars.Many fans are expected to camp, sleep rough or spend the night in their cars.
The Rangers squad and management arrived in the city on Monday after flying out from Glasgow Airport.The Rangers squad and management arrived in the city on Monday after flying out from Glasgow Airport.
Tuesday saw the large-scale movement of fans get under way with more than 100 vehicles decorated with balloons, flags and scarves setting off from Ibrox together with Rangers' overseas fan-base flying to Manchester from North America, Australia and the Middle East.Tuesday saw the large-scale movement of fans get under way with more than 100 vehicles decorated with balloons, flags and scarves setting off from Ibrox together with Rangers' overseas fan-base flying to Manchester from North America, Australia and the Middle East.
The largest movement of fans, most of them ticketless, is expected to happen later.The largest movement of fans, most of them ticketless, is expected to happen later.
'Huge' demand'Huge' demand
Strathclyde police have advised those travelling by coach and car not to form a convoy as they said it could lead to traffic congestion. Strathclyde Police have advised those travelling by coach and car not to form a convoy as they said it could lead to traffic congestion.
They also warned that officers would be carrying out spot checks at various locations on the route.They also warned that officers would be carrying out spot checks at various locations on the route.
An early morning crash on the M74 near Lesmahagow in South Lanarkshire caused seven miles tailbacks but traffic was now said to moving well. An early morning crash on the M74 near Lesmahagow in South Lanarkshire caused a seven-mile tailback but traffic was now said to be moving well.
Network Rail urged fans planning to travel by rail from Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley to only arrive at the stations if they had reserved seats.Network Rail urged fans planning to travel by rail from Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley to only arrive at the stations if they had reserved seats.
Rangers' fans spend the night camping at Burnage Rugby Club in ManchesterIt said train operators Virgin and First Trans-Pennine Express had both encountered "huge" demand.Rangers' fans spend the night camping at Burnage Rugby Club in ManchesterIt said train operators Virgin and First Trans-Pennine Express had both encountered "huge" demand.
The Glasgow side has only been allocated 13,000 tickets for the match but big screens have been put up at special fan zones in Manchester to allow those without tickets to watch the game.The Glasgow side has only been allocated 13,000 tickets for the match but big screens have been put up at special fan zones in Manchester to allow those without tickets to watch the game.
Flag-waving fans dressed in blue have been wandering the streets of Manchester since dawn and with the forecast of another sunny day ahead, it is hoped that the atmosphere remains jovial.Flag-waving fans dressed in blue have been wandering the streets of Manchester since dawn and with the forecast of another sunny day ahead, it is hoped that the atmosphere remains jovial.
With a number of flights also bringing fans in from Russia, Manchester Airport is also preparing to welcome 600 plane spotters to its aviation viewing park after they bought advance tickets in the hope of seeing unfamiliar Russian aircraft.With a number of flights also bringing fans in from Russia, Manchester Airport is also preparing to welcome 600 plane spotters to its aviation viewing park after they bought advance tickets in the hope of seeing unfamiliar Russian aircraft.
Fans remaining in Glasgow will be able to watch the match on big screens at Ibrox Stadium.Fans remaining in Glasgow will be able to watch the match on big screens at Ibrox Stadium.
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport is running free buses from Buchanan Bus Station to Edmiston Drive between 1730 and 1930 BST - with entry to the stadium and seats on the buses will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.Strathclyde Partnership for Transport is running free buses from Buchanan Bus Station to Edmiston Drive between 1730 and 1930 BST - with entry to the stadium and seats on the buses will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.