RIVAL football fans will be sitting together at Bloomfield Road this Saturday (February 3).

Workers from British Aerospace's Hull site will join BAe Warton Blackpool supporters in the West Stand as the Seasiders take on Hull City.

The two sets of fans will be given a tour around the ground before having lunch at the Tangerine Club.

More than 100 supporters of both clubs will then sit together in the West Stand and cheer on their sides in the Division Two game which is being sponsored by British Aerospace.

Andrew Mann, community involvement manager at BAe, said: "We thought this would be a good way of involving our employees and it's part of our on-going commitment to working as a team.

"We had a great response and we have about 50 supporters from each site taking part.

"Our Warton site has a strong Blackpool supporters' club and everyone is looking forward to the big day."

The Seasiders will be looking to avenge a 2-1 defeat back in August last year.

The idea was born out of the Friends Across Football initiative by Blackpool Football Club which is aimed at promoting a family atmosphere throughout the game.

Managing director Gill Bridge said: "This is an excellent idea and we are delighted to welcome the fans from Hull. I hope they have a great day at Bloomfield Road."

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