HOOLIGAN spotters will be deployed in Glasgow ahead of Celtic's crunch match with Ajax tomorrow night.

Dutch police will join specialist teams of officers to crack down on booze-fuelled violence and disorder as scores of Ajax fans descend on the city.

A massive security operation will be launched to prevent a repeat of violent scenes which erupted in Amsterdam two years ago.

Trouble flared in Dam Square when Ajax fans - which have a known hooligan element - set upon travelling supporters.

Dozens of officers are being drafted in to the city centre and East End of Glasgow before, during and after the Europa League match.

And undercover spotters will attempt to identify troublemakers and point them out to colleagues.

Insiders said spotters will be briefed with names and photos of suspected troublemakers.

Chief Superintendent Andy Bates warned both sets of fans to behave ahead of the game, which kicks-off at Celtic Park at 8.05pm.

The divisional commander for Greater Glasgow said: "This is an important game for both clubs and we hope that everyone attending enjoys the game regardless of the result.

"Like all major events, this game will be policed appropriately and extra officers will be in the city and at the ground making sure fans get to and from the game safely.

"Supporters are reminded that drinking alcohol in public is illegal as is trying to enter or being in the ground whilst drunk so please drink responsibly and keep yourself safe."

Police are braced for an upsurge in incidents but vowed crime will not be tolerated.

The Evening Times understands police's Events Intelligence Model, which was developed by Mr Bates, will be put in place tomorrow night.

As we previously reported, no Scottish football fans were arrested in Amsterdam when the two sides drew 2-2 in September.

According to Dutch officers, 27 people were arrested before and after the match in Amsterdam, including four English men and two Irish men.

They were unable to say whether four English men and two Irish men arrested were Celtic supporters, but confirmed all other arrests were of Dutch citizens.

A major operation was carried out in the Dutch capital as police kept the Ajax and Celtic fans separated on their way to the stadium.