Admin Maesknoll Red Posted October 30, 2013 Author Admin Share Posted October 30, 2013 Slightly different and no Rovers fans were on the pitch. You actually think that anyone going on the pitch, if that was the only offence committed, should receive a lifetime ban? I reckon most people would think that a little harsh, especially if it were a first offence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted October 30, 2013 Admin Share Posted October 30, 2013 No way, you don't get out of it that easily! Have you ever been on the pitch at the end of the season? If so you should follow the club's wishes and ban yourself for life too. Looks like I will be saving myselfa shed load of money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 You actually think that anyone going on the pitch, if that was the only offence committed, should receive a lifetime ban? I reckon most people would think that a little harsh, especially if it were a first offence. No just stating that it is different for each club. Let's not forget Rovers have a habit of letting things like this go time after time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Have you ever been on the pitch at the end of the season? If so you should follow the club's wishes and ban yourself for life too. Looks like I will be saving myselfa shed load of money! I walked onto the pitch after Barnsley a few years back just to take some pictures of the ground. I'll be handing myself in tomorrow morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 You actually think that anyone going on the pitch, if that was the only offence committed, should receive a lifetime ban? I reckon most people would think that a little harsh, especially if it were a first offence. its would be a case by case basis for me, the majority of people who went on the pitch that night did no harm, its the idiots who ran right for the gas heads are the ones that will recieve bans whether that be life or a year will be up to the the club, You can't compare it to the rotherham or Crystal palace invasions where most of ashton gate emptied on to the pitch in celebration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I highly doubt that it was anyone running on the pitch.. especially if the police have arrested 45 people in connection and only 14 were City... Maybe, just maybe there was trouble outside the ground before and after the game? CCTV isn't just confined to the ground. Someone mentioned 14 City, 24 Gas and 7 others... who were these others? No connection with football I take it or were they troublemakers from other clubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I highly doubt that it was anyone running on the pitch.. especially if the police have arrested 45 people in connection and only 14 were City... Maybe, just maybe there was trouble outside the ground before and after the game? CCTV isn't just confined to the ground. Someone mentioned 14 City, 24 Gas and 7 others... who were these others? No connection with football I take it or were they troublemakers from other clubs? the 7 others were people breaching football banning orders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezman Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I seriously doubt whether these lifetime bans are enforceable by the club. Yeah these people won't be able to get season tickets, as the name/address will flag up on the system but who's gonna stop any of these people paying cash on the day. Their photo's might be up on the ticket office wall for a few months but then...... Unless the ticket office gets facial recognition software, which is highly unlikey as it can't even handle a bloody barcode at the moment, these people will be let in again once the dust has settled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Slight difference in tone between the statements from the 2 clubs. City statement: 'Anyone found guilt of these offences... can expect a lifetime ban from Ashton Gate.' Rovers statement: 'If those arrested are found guilty, life time banning orders will be considered if appropriate'. This feels dirty but fair play Rovers, this is the right way to go about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 This feels dirty but fair play Rovers, this is the right way to go about it. Depends what the 'offences' are to my mind. I would have thought, and indeed hope, that City would not make such a statement without knowing full well what the offences are. In short, they must be bad enough for them to come out with such a no-tolerance remark. Conversely, perhaps Rovers already know that some of the offences attributed to their fans are rather luke warm, in part, and by comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Depends what the 'offences' are to my mind. I would have thought, and indeed hope, that City would not make such a statement without knowing full well what the offences are. In short, they must be bad enough for them to come out with such a no-tolerance remark. Conversely, perhaps Rovers already know that some of the offences attributed to their fans are rather luke warm, in part, and by comparison. Good point didn't think about that. I suspect the offences are bad enough to expect a knock on your door at 05am and with only 40 odd people being sought it can only be for the more serious crimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalky Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I read with interest the club's statement which says lifetime bans have already been handed out to fans who committed "serious criminal offences" in the away game against Cardiff.... Have I missed something or since when did throwing a plastic cup at someone constitute a serious criminal offence?? Have seen worse on a school playground... When cautions are being handed out for rape in this country one has to ask are sentences and reactions from the authorities and vast majority of supporters (so it would seem) proportionate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambridge Batch Red Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Sad to see the usual apologists for the vermin out in force. Affray is a serious offence, so's GBH. Why shouldn't people get nicked for it? We're talking about the few dozen worst offenders here not the thousands that ran on the pitch. They'll have CCTV evidence for each one. Stop trying to help the scumbags hide and excusing their actions, it's just as embarrassing. Give it a rest you drama queen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Slightly different and no Rovers fans were on the pitch. Slightly different, but potentially very significantly different. The wording of their statement leaves the way open for Rovers to in fact issue no life bans at all if they don't feel it 'appropriate', whereas City seem to be stating that life bans will be the inevitable outcome for convicted City fans. No just stating that it is different for each club. Let's not forget Rovers have a habit of letting things like this go time after time. You said it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Homer Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Just saw some geezer on HTV claiming to be a representative of BCFC - Doug Something or other. Seems like our Chief Exec was allowed out of his cage today, or was Junior off ill? If so, I hope his mum phoned to let them know he wouldn't be in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Give it a rest you drama queen. I'm not the one whinging about dawn raids and doors being smashed in. I'm just glad that the police are persuing violent scum. Carry on looking for excuses and apologising for them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Whether you agree or disagree about the way things have gone down and the severity of the clubs action, you cant escape the fact that the club has taken a stance and is sending the stongest message possible. This message will now have to be consistant moving forward as we all know what the punishments are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Slightly different and no Rovers fans were on the pitch.I heard on the radio this morning that 50 seats were smashed up. I wasn't aware of City doing this, but we know the Gas did because we have seen the footage. We also know that some of the seats were thrown at City, so I would guess most of the seat chuckers are on CCTV. Hard to get off that one I would of thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dolman Block B Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Lifetime ban? I admit I went on the pitch after the Rotherham game and shall hereby ban myself for life from Ashton Gate. You and 18,000 others Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NOTR Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Just seen 2 gas heads on BBC news claiming that thy were a family club and that city fans had started the trouble by going on to the pitch,guess the identities of 2 of those due in court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Just seen 2 gas heads on BBC news claiming that thy were a family club and that city fans had started the trouble by going on to the pitch,guess the identities of 2 of those due in court. Hang on, didn't the gappers go on the pitch after they scored?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Hang on, didn't the gappers go on the pitch after they scored?? No, they were just celebrating their win, so they all say.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambridge Batch Red Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I'm not the one whinging about dawn raids and doors being smashed in. I'm just glad that the police are persuing violent scum. Carry on looking for excuses and apologising for them though. Yawn. All innocent until proven guilty. No doubt the high drama of the dawn raids appeal to your love of overblown rhetoric and smugness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Wonder how many arrests were made for invading the pitch/goading opposition fans after Lambert's winner at The Mem in 2007?! Yet the Assistant Police Commisioner talks of wasting resources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghornred Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Going on the pitch means that you are leaving yourself open to be prosecuted but I remember the club being proud of the fans on the pitch when we got promoted using the photos whenever they could.but this was different especially when they went in front of the Gas fans,that was provocative and should be dealt with in the correct manor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTR Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I know quite a few of those arrested,city and rovers,some of the charges are yet again a complete joke,where as some of them are going to do a stretch inside,with several having suspended sentences hanging over them.also when you see the addresses of those arrested don't assume they are all rovers fans,quite a few of the city fans are from this neck of the woods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mosquito Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 We all knew this was going to happen though. Dawn raids have been happening all over the country for years. Any football related trouble is treated differently to other offences, it's been the same for 20 years. We had the same after the 96? Pitch invasion ( chasing the gas players off the pitch) and a lot learnt from that and realised a jail sentence would be next if caught playing up. It's the way things are done now,like it or not. In the 80's and 90's we got away with things, it doesn't work like that now, it's a mugs game in 2013. Indeed, we live in a completely different country now to how things were 20 to 30 years ago. There are now more cameras in and around Ashton Gate than on a fleet of Japanese tourist buses in London. Police can sift through the pictures at their leisure with maximum financial backing from the Oxbridge educated Con-Dem muppet political administration that see football supporters as lowlife oik scum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchinRed Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 A lot of people are still not getting it. The club statement was very clear. They want to create a family atmosphere at the club, and anyone who acts or behaves aggressively is simply not welcome at the club. The warnings have been clear, not least after the Cardiff game. The club have a zero tolerance policy on this matter. What amazes me is that so many people think that the club (or the police) won't follow through with their threats. What else does the club need to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Yawn. All innocent until proven guilty. No doubt the high drama of the dawn raids appeal to your love of overblown rhetoric and smugness. Of course they're innocent until proven guilty but if you're not willing to engage both braincells and realise the only ones nicked will be the ones on CCTV - reality is they're all going to get convicted. I'd suggest you steer clear of words you don't know how to use properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 The same club that begs these fans via texts emails and calls when it needs to boost the crowd???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambridge Batch Red Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Of course they're innocent until proven guilty but if you're not willing to engage both braincells and realise the only ones nicked will be the ones on CCTV - reality is they're all going to get convicted. I'd suggest you steer clear of words you don't know how to use properly. The violent scum are now innocent? Make your mind up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalky Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 A lot of people are still not getting it. The club statement was very clear. They want to create a family atmosphere at the club, and anyone who acts or behaves aggressively is simply not welcome at the club. The warnings have been clear, not least after the Cardiff game. The club have a zero tolerance policy on this matter. What amazes me is that so many people think that the club (or the police) won't follow through with their threats. What else does the club need to do? Is this the same club how have called for a hostile Ashton Gate so that away teams hate playing there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZepperin Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Is Bristol Sport Limited the UK's No. 1 company in terms of the percentage of customers it has been responsible for incarcerating and generally criminalising? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted October 30, 2013 Admin Share Posted October 30, 2013 A lot of people are still not getting it. The club statement was very clear. They want to create a family atmosphere at the club, and anyone who acts or behaves aggressively is simply not welcome at the club. The warnings have been clear, not least after the Cardiff game. The club have a zero tolerance policy on this matter. What amazes me is that so many people think that the club (or the police) won't follow through with their threats.What else does the club need to do? Well as others have mentioned, not use photos of fans committing a criminal offence for publicity to show the passion of the fans. I'm sure if I was arrested for simply entering the field of play I would be arguing that the club turn a blind eye to it on occasion and promote it on others and it requires a consistent approach for the charge to stand. Something or other about precedent. But in the first instance I'd ask my brother for some free advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crusader Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I think this is excellent work by the police, we would be complaining far more if they weren't doing their job Let's keep the YOBS out of Ashton Gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I think this is excellent work by the police, we would be complaining far more if they weren't doing their job Let's keep the YOBS out of Ashton Gate. The biggest mob that night was the police How they are seemingly being applauded on here for dealing with something two months down the line is bizzare Zero tolerance they said.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I think this is excellent work by the police, we would be complaining far more if they weren't doing their job Let's keep the YOBS out of Ashton Gate. Pity they weren't doing their job early enough INSIDE the ground. Proper policing would have involved just a couple of idiots being arrested, but that wouldn't have justified the Post headlines and the police overtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Well, as I have pitch-invasion history, when the Old Bill come knocking I'm going to claim to be a Sag just masquerading as a City fan and be rewarded with a life ban from the Mammary Gland. I'm amazed that the Family Club haven't sussed yet that the 25 odd arrested 'Sags' are really City fans in disguise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 A lot of people are still not getting it. The club statement was very clear. They want to create a family atmosphere at the club, and anyone who acts or behaves aggressively is simply not welcome at the club. The warnings have been clear, not least after the Cardiff game. The club have a zero tolerance policy on this matter. What amazes me is that so many people think that the club (or the police) won't follow through with their threats. What else does the club need to do? As a matter of interest were you in the escort back to the station ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Well, as I have pitch-invasion history, when the Old Bill come knocking I'm going to claim to be a Sag just masquerading as a City fan and be rewarded with a life ban from the Mammary Gland. I'm amazed that the Family Club haven't sussed yet that the 25 odd arrested 'Sags' are really City fans in disguise. Don't give the Evil ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Anyone care to complain that the Louis Carey testimonial was over policed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Ban all the knobheads from Ashton gate and there won't be anyone left. We're all idiots, we continue to watch this turd year on year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 The violent scum are now innocent? Make your mind up. The people arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The violent scum will be proven guilty. The chances are that only those caught on CCTV being violent have been arrested and will therefore likely be convicted. Seriously is this hard to understand or something? You may be better off going back to colouring in, just remember not to eat the crayons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy273 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 At the end of the day, the whole operation should have been better organised. Am I right in saying both sets of fans were allowed to leave at the same time? Of course there was always going to be scuffles, but better planning to keep the two apart after the game should have been reviewed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Depends what the 'offences' are to my mind. I would have thought, and indeed hope, that City would not make such a statement without knowing full well what the offences are. In short, they must be bad enough for them to come out with such a no-tolerance remark. Conversely, perhaps Rovers already know that some of the offences attributed to their fans are rather luke warm, in part, and by comparison. No, despite the publicity given to the mostly celebratory pitch invasion, the two worst reported incidents of actual violence on the night were the Rovers fans charging at the Williams and battling with police, and Rovers fans forcing their way through the police cordon outside to fight with City fans. On both occasions Rovers fans were seen as the aggressors, and it seems likely a high percentage of those Rovers fans arrested were due to involvement in these serious incidents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Obi Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 In most sports rival fans can mingle before And after the match/event peacefully. The problem with football, is the higher proportion of morons it unfortunately attracts! I think the police walk a fine line between being either to heavy handed or not proactive enough in stamping out potential trouble. But I am happy that these idiots have been identified and shamed. I would like to think they will never be let in to a football match ever again, if they are found guilty of violent conduct etc. It is unfortunate that a misguided minority on here, seem to have some sympathy for these idiots. But like I say, football attracts all types! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 The people arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The violent scum will be proven guilty. The chances are that only those caught on CCTV being violent have been arrested and will therefore likely be convicted. Seriously is this hard to understand or something? You may be better off going back to colouring in, just remember not to eat the crayons. You condem people that are aggressive at Football so why are you so aggressive when trying to make a point? trying so hard to belittle people who don't agree with you. You should get a life ban yourself for being such a condescending nause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 If plod had pulled out the water canons from minute 1 an abliterated the problem, it would not have been appreciated even as a bystander. It would have probably even esculated things. In Brazil, plod would not have ****** about and people know that, but this England. It was made clear that cctv is in operation and if you're guilty you will be prosecuted. Even if that's taken a couple months, and woken people up at 6am, I see it as an effective policy. For the safety of 'carried away kids', who ran onto some grass, it worked too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Depends why they were nicked doesn't it. For mere pitch invasion, pffft ott or what. Actual physical violence, incitement or threatening behaviour different but a pitch invasion is not all that shocking provided it isn't vioolent- which many on the pitch seemed not to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I would have thought that some arrests would relate to fighting in Winterstoke Road Car Park and the industrial estate after the game and the numerous scraps in and around Bristol. Also for any violent behaviour, seat or coin throwing inside the ground. More than likely, lot of bother away from the game that day apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 the 7 others were people breaching football banning orders how does someone breach a football banning order. Won't lie mate of mate I am sure has done it while back reading between lines but impossible surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Will be interesting to see the how the punishment for whatever charges are brought will relate to the 6 Charlton fans who have just got 6-18months prison sentences for racial chanting on a train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i hate you butler Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Will be interesting to see the how the punishment for whatever charges are brought will relate to the 6 Charlton fans who have just got 6-18months prison sentences for racial chanting on a train. errr...whats it got to do with a totally different matter? caf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 You condem people that are aggressive at Football so why are you so aggressive when trying to make a point? trying so hard to belittle people who don't agree with you. You should get a life ban yourself for being such a condescending nause. I respond in kind, I figure if people dish it out they shouldn't cry too much about getting it back. Dry your eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I respond in kind, I figure if people dish it out they shouldn't cry too much about getting it back. Dry your eyes. Why are you such an angry individual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Radio 5 just reporting that 16 people have been arrested in dawn raids, this is in connection with the violence at the local derby. I didn't witness any of the alleged violence, but blimey, that does seem a bit OTT for running on the pitch, unless there was some more serious incidents. i doubt this is about running on a pitch..other incidents outside the ground and elsewhere are what its about i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockwood gate Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Well I just want to say I have absolutely no issue with those that chose to run onto the pitch to celebrate at full time. And if those people are (as sone have revealed) been arrested for this then they should feel aggrieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oldland Red 08 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Why the National reporting on this ??? Absurd when probably 16 get nicked every weekend in Bristol City Centre When the police actually carry out some proper policing at a football match, perhaps they will gain some respect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old parkender Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 errr...whats it got to do with a totally different matter? They also got 4 to 8 year bans for singing about something unconnected to football, on a train, away from the ground after the match had finished. I'm struggling to understand that. caf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 31, 2013 Admin Share Posted October 31, 2013 Why the National reporting on this ??? Absurd when probably 16 get nicked every weekend in Bristol City Centre When the police actually carry out some proper policing at a football match, perhaps they will gain some respect Maybe trying to quickly cover up the bad press they had the day before on the way they handled the guy who was eventually murdered in Bristol!!!! Like a political party try and put some bad news away quickly with some other story to distract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 31, 2013 Admin Share Posted October 31, 2013 FWIW, you take your chances, the signs are and have been clear enough re pitch invasions/whatever in the past. If you get your collar felt, you get your collar felt. Them's the risk you take breaking the law as it stands. I actually tend to feel that those warnings are aimed more at an individual encroaching the playing area rather than a mass number. The strangest part of the evening was the guy who kept running on and off the pitch but no policeman OR steward tried to apprehend him at any time As has been said a thousand times before those who just ran on the pitch will be ok, it is the one's who committed another offence whilst on there. I suspect that 99% of these arrests we have heard about will be for the clashes before and after the game (oh yeah good call letting the away fans out at the same time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 2nd instance of pitch invasion of a local derby this year, Preston vs Blackpool was similar. The PNE/Blackpool game was very similar in many ways. Local derby, unusually big and volatile crowd with significant away support, large number of PNE fans on the pitch at the end gathering directly in front of the away end, violent incidents reported before and after the match outside the ground. Live on TV as well. You obviously have knowledge of the area Ralph - any dawn raids reported up there, and how does the arrests total for that match compare with our derby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZepperin Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Yes, they did http://www.lep.co.uk/news/local/football-violence-suspects-images-released-1-6122937 An interesting comment below this news item from a reader: Is this a joke! WANTED...A topless man and a woman dancing on a football pitch!!.. People are being mugged, stabbed, robbed, abused, attacked every 24hrs in Preston. Lancs Constabulary are becoming an embarrassment. Sack the officer in charge for gross misconduct re his pre match preparations. Concentrate on real crime .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbarr_in_z Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Why are you such an angry individual? He isn't - he is one of the best posters on here. I willing to bet that nearly all or all will have been arrested because they are suspected of serious crimes (ie not just running on the pitch). Sad to see the apologists out in force on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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