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Celtic have confirmed they will refuse their ticket allocation should Brendan Rodgers' players face Linfield in a powderkeg Champions League qualifier.

It comes after Record Sport told how the Hoops hierarchy still fear major security issues for the game at Windsor Park in Belfast, despite a switch to Friday, July 14 with a 5pm kick-off.

Linfield have to beat San Marino side La Fiorita to set up the second qualifying round match with Rodgers ’s side but the Northern Ireland outfit are big favourites to go through.

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The UEFA dates for a potential Linfield v Celtic first leg at Windsor Park were originally July 11 or 12, with the latter ruled out immediately as that day clashes with Orange Order marches.

July 11 was deemed a non-starter by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) fearing their resources would be stretched to the limit that evening when bonfires are lit across Belfast to celebrate the marches the next day.

There were some in the PSNI who felt switching the first leg to Parkhead was the wisest option but both clubs were against that idea.

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During a meeting yesterday in Belfast, involving Linfield, Celtic and the PSNI and Glasgow police, July 14, with an earlier kick-off than normal, was given the nod. UEFA were satisfied with the outcome.

Telling their fans that there will be no briefs available for Celts supporters for the potential clash, a Celtic statement read: "No tickets will be available for Celtic supporters for the match.

"The safety and security of all Celtic supporters travelling and attending matches is of paramount importance to the Club.

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"Should La Fiorita of San Marino qualify for the next round, the first leg match would take place on 11 or 12 July.

"Regardless of opposition, Celtic’s home leg of this qualifying round will take place at Celtic Park on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, and entry to this first home European qualifier will once again be included as part of the 2017/18 Season Ticket.

"If the tie against Linfield proceeds, it will not affect the friendly match between Celtic and Lyon at Celtic Park on 15 July – more information on this match will follow as soon as possible."

Linfield chairman Roy McGivern added: “I am pleased that agreement has now been reached for us to stage a potential Champions League first leg tie against Celtic FC at Windsor Park on Friday 14th July.

“I would like to thank all of those involved for their efforts in resolving what was a difficult situation and we can now concentrate fully on our forthcoming games against FC Fiorita from San Marino.”