BOLTON Wanderers' first match of the season saw a surge in football fan arrests, with 10 people locked up.

Police chiefs revealed today that the Super Whites' clash with newly promoted Burnley at the Reebok stadium had resulted in one of the highest arrest rates in the country over the weekend.

Three Wanderers' supporters were detained for public order offences and a fourth was arrested for being drunk and disorderly.

Last season a total of 26 Wanderers fans were arrested, but after just one match in the 2000/01 campaign the tally already stands at four. Six Burnley fans ended up in police cells, two for pitch encroachment and four for public order offences.

Police intelligence had been gathered on travelling fans banned from Turf Moor but still travelling to away matches.

Today, senior police officers warned fans that any trouble will not be tolerated at the Reebok and that CCTV cameras would quickly pick up on problem areas.

Chief Inspector Dave Wolsetnholme said: "It was a very successful operation.

"There were 10 arrests which is a high rate. It's more than we would have at the majority of matches.

"There was no major disorder and the arrests were made on an individual basis. The cameras at the ground are constantly recording and we are always aware of what's going on.

"We have an excellent intelligence network so we know what's happening before the matches and we work very closely with stewards." On Saturday, the BEN revealed that police bosses, overseeing the game had given the event a 'C' classification and had called in the maximum number of officers to control the crowd.

Senior officers stressed the classification reflected the number of supporters rather than concerns about violence.

Police chiefs confirmed today they are set to talk to Wanderers' officials about a 'happy hour' introduced before Saturday's game, during which beer prices in the ground were slashed.

Chief Insp Wolstenholme said: "The concern is that people may be encouraged to drink more alcohol and watch a sports event when they are drunk, which is an offence.

"It's something we're monitoring and we will more than likely be having some meetings with Wanderers to see how the scheme is going."