Feral Williams Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Witnessed something completely out of order yesterday straight after the game. Waiting for mates outside gents by the entrance to S13 I clocked some guy probably about 6ft, early-mid 60’s and big verbally tearing into a boy and girl no older than 6 or 7 the pair of them telling them how they’d ruined the game for him and calling them ******* retards repeatedly over and over. I clocked this and asked him wtf he’s doing at which point their dad came out of the toilets while I was berating the old guy so I told the dad what was going on by which point a crowd had gathered and the old guy started tearing into the dad too calling him and his kids the same thing and anybody else that gave it back by which time there were quite a few of us. At one point he went chin to chin with some guy then bolted off back to his mates still shouting abuse. I don’t care what the kids had done or how bad the game was but nothing warrants shouting the sort of abuse he was dishing out to kids. Proper nasty piece of work. 10 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 I think this must be what @RedEd73started a thread about yesterday thanking the people who defended his kids (it now appears he was referring to you). Well done mate, a lot would have just walked on by and not got involved. The thread is about half way down page 2 - sorry, don`t know how to link it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feral Williams Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 Sorry I missed the earlier thread. If anyone knows the guy that was dishing it out then they should do something about him. Really ugly behaviour and no place for it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Maybe email the club. They might be able to publish a CCTV image of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feral Williams Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 Good shout, I’ll do that tomorrow 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd73 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Superjack said: Maybe email the club. They might be able to publish a CCTV image of him. 39 minutes ago, Feral Williams said: Good shout, I’ll do that tomorrow Thanks both. I emailed the club on Saturday night after I'd calmed down a tad! Hopefully will get a response. Edited October 16, 2022 by RedEd73 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RedEd73 Posted October 16, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Feral Williams said: Witnessed something completely out of order yesterday straight after the game. Waiting for mates outside gents by the entrance to S13 I clocked some guy probably about 6ft, early-mid 60’s and big verbally tearing into a boy and girl no older than 6 or 7 the pair of them telling them how they’d ruined the game for him and calling them ******* retards repeatedly over and over. I clocked this and asked him wtf he’s doing at which point their dad came out of the toilets while I was berating the old guy so I told the dad what was going on by which point a crowd had gathered and the old guy started tearing into the dad too calling him and his kids the same thing and anybody else that gave it back by which time there were quite a few of us. At one point he went chin to chin with some guy then bolted off back to his mates still shouting abuse. I don’t care what the kids had done or how bad the game was but nothing warrants shouting the sort of abuse he was dishing out to kids. Proper nasty piece of work. @Feral Williamsthank you so much for stepping in. The kids involved were both 10, I had accompanied my 8 year old to the loo at the end of the match Don't get me wrong my kids can be buggers but weren't on Saturday. The bloke in question was sat behind us in the first half and had been quite amiable until Millwall scored at which point he flipped. It was the end of the half and the kids were getting a bit restless and he got annoyed and asked them to stop distracting him. Fair enough. I apologized to him and thought it was dealt with. About 5 or 10 minutes into the second half he moved to different seats, so we didn't interact with him again until the incident in the concourse. We were actually guests of CHSW (my youngest is life limited) and occupying their season ticket spaces. I wondered if his use of the word ****** was intentional (it's not a word that is particularly common these days thank goodness). I've reported to the club and CHSW because I don't want their guests to be potentially in the vicinity of someone so volatile. Thanks again to all who stepped in to help the to protect the kids whilst I was in the loo with my youngest. Edited October 16, 2022 by RedEd73 40 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasSavage88 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, RedEd73 said: @Feral Williamsthank you so much for stepping in. The kids involved were both 10, I had accompanied my 8 year old to the loo at the end of the match Don't get me wrong my kids can be buggers but weren't on Saturday. The bloke in question was sat behind us in the first half and had been quite amiable until Millwall scored at which point he flipped. It was the end of the half and the kids were getting a bit restless and he got annoyed and asked them to stop distracting him. Fair enough. I apologized to him and thought it was dealt with. About 5 or 10 minutes into the second half he moved to different seats, so we didn't interact with him again until the incident in the concourse. We were actually guests of CHSW (my youngest is life limited) and occupying their season ticket spaces. I wondered if his use of the word ****** was intentional (it's not a word that is particularly common these days thank goodness). I've reported to the club and CHSW because I don't want their guests to be potentially in the vicinity of someone so volatile. Thanks again to all who stepped in to help the to protect the kids whilst I was in the loo with my youngest. Jesus ******* Christ that's awful. Are the kids ok? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd73 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, BasSavage88 said: Jesus ******* Christ that's awful. Are the kids ok? Thanks Bas. They were quite shaken up at the time but are fairly "robust" thankfully. Not sure what got into the bloke. As I mentioned we had spoken before the match and during the first half and no hint of any animosity until right before half time. I'd venture that it was the millwall goal that set him off. Interestingly he had been sitting with a lady who went to leave just as Millwall got the penalty. I had a chat with her as she left and it was all very friendly with no hint of what was to follow. Edited October 16, 2022 by RedEd73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 What the **** is wrong with some people? We all get disappointed but it’s a game, for goodness sake. @RedEd73 your life is clearly tough enough reading this without having to deal with plankton like you had to on Saturday. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasSavage88 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 1 minute ago, RedEd73 said: Thanks Bas. They were quite shaken up at the time but are fairly "robust" thankfully. Not sure what got into the bloke. As I mentioned we had spoken before the match and during the first half and no hint of trouble. Interestingly he had been sitting with a lady who went to leave just as Millwall got the penalty. I had a chat with her as she left and it was all very friendly with no hint of what was to follow. Even if he was pissed off at them you don't do that to kids especially when you're not there which he would have known, that's utter cowardice and the worst type of bullying. Hopefully he gets banned 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Scumbag…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 16 minutes ago, RedEd73 said: @Feral Williamsthank you so much for stepping in. The kids involved were both 10, I had accompanied my 8 year old to the loo at the end of the match Don't get me wrong my kids can be buggers but weren't on Saturday. The bloke in question was sat behind us in the first half and had been quite amiable until Millwall scored at which point he flipped. It was the end of the half and the kids were getting a bit restless and he got annoyed and asked them to stop distracting him. Fair enough. I apologized to him and thought it was dealt with. About 5 or 10 minutes into the second half he moved to different seats, so we didn't interact with him again until the incident in the concourse. We were actually guests of CHSW (my youngest is life limited) and occupying their season ticket spaces. I wondered if his use of the word ****** was intentional (it's not a word that is particularly common these days thank goodness). I've reported to the club and CHSW because I don't want their guests to be potentially in the vicinity of someone so volatile. Thanks again to all who stepped in to help the to protect the kids whilst I was in the loo with my youngest. As you may know, we use CHSW so to hear this happened on a day where they’ve given you tickets is crap, hope the kids are ok and hope the knobhead who had a go at your kids is identified. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd73 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) 12 minutes ago, GrahamC said: What the **** is wrong with some people? We all get disappointed but it’s a game, for goodness sake. @RedEd73 your life is clearly tough enough reading this without having to deal with plankton like you had to on Saturday. My lad has it tougher than me mate! He's life limited but doesn't present as such and doesn't appear to have any serious medical conditions. But I couldn't help but wonder about his use of certain language. The seats I occupied are most likely to be occupied by families of life limited children, or people who care for them. I've given the club the seat numbers he was in during the first half. Hopefully they'll investigate Edited October 16, 2022 by RedEd73 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd73 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, Davefevs said: As you may know, we use CHSW so to hear this happened on a day where they’ve given you tickets is crap, hope the kids are ok and hope the knobhead who had a go at your kids is identified. Thanks Fevs, much appreciated 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) Looking forward to hearing this individual has been caught and banned.Glad your little uns weren't too shaken up. Edited October 16, 2022 by Slacker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITW Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 25 minutes ago, RedEd73 said: @Feral Williamsthank you so much for stepping in. The kids involved were both 10, I had accompanied my 8 year old to the loo at the end of the match Don't get me wrong my kids can be buggers but weren't on Saturday. The bloke in question was sat behind us in the first half and had been quite amiable until Millwall scored at which point he flipped. It was the end of the half and the kids were getting a bit restless and he got annoyed and asked them to stop distracting him. Fair enough. I apologized to him and thought it was dealt with. About 5 or 10 minutes into the second half he moved to different seats, so we didn't interact with him again until the incident in the concourse. We were actually guests of CHSW (my youngest is life limited) and occupying their season ticket spaces. I wondered if his use of the word ****** was intentional (it's not a word that is particularly common these days thank goodness). I've reported to the club and CHSW because I don't want their guests to be potentially in the vicinity of someone so volatile. Thanks again to all who stepped in to help the to protect the kids whilst I was in the loo with my youngest. That’s absolutely rotten to hear, all the best to you and yours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 This vermin needs a life ban. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feral Williams Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 35 minutes ago, RedEd73 said: @Feral Williamsthank you so much for stepping in. The kids involved were both 10, I had accompanied my 8 year old to the loo at the end of the match Don't get me wrong my kids can be buggers but weren't on Saturday. The bloke in question was sat behind us in the first half and had been quite amiable until Millwall scored at which point he flipped. It was the end of the half and the kids were getting a bit restless and he got annoyed and asked them to stop distracting him. Fair enough. I apologized to him and thought it was dealt with. About 5 or 10 minutes into the second half he moved to different seats, so we didn't interact with him again until the incident in the concourse. We were actually guests of CHSW (my youngest is life limited) and occupying their season ticket spaces. I wondered if his use of the word ****** was intentional (it's not a word that is particularly common these days thank goodness). I've reported to the club and CHSW because I don't want their guests to be potentially in the vicinity of someone so volatile. Thanks again to all who stepped in to help the to protect the kids whilst I was in the loo with my youngest. I had no idea re CHSW which only makes it all the worse, glad to hear your kids are ok considering mate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Wow. This is disgusting. Well done to those who got involved and I hope the kids aren’t left with a lasting imprint of this despicable behaviour. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 38 minutes ago, RedEd73 said: @Feral Williamsthank you so much for stepping in. The kids involved were both 10, I had accompanied my 8 year old to the loo at the end of the match Don't get me wrong my kids can be buggers but weren't on Saturday. The bloke in question was sat behind us in the first half and had been quite amiable until Millwall scored at which point he flipped. It was the end of the half and the kids were getting a bit restless and he got annoyed and asked them to stop distracting him. Fair enough. I apologized to him and thought it was dealt with. About 5 or 10 minutes into the second half he moved to different seats, so we didn't interact with him again until the incident in the concourse. We were actually guests of CHSW (my youngest is life limited) and occupying their season ticket spaces. I wondered if his use of the word ****** was intentional (it's not a word that is particularly common these days thank goodness). I've reported to the club and CHSW because I don't want their guests to be potentially in the vicinity of someone so volatile. Thanks again to all who stepped in to help the to protect the kids whilst I was in the loo with my youngest. Wow, that is absolutely outrageous. I read your initial post earlier this morning and remember thinking something along the lines that it was just an unfortunate incident with a fan, disgruntled at yet another disappointing performance, and didn’t really give it another thought. Now I have read through more details, I really don’t know what to think. I hope the individual concerned is traced and receives suitable punishment. Finally, I hope this awful incident has no long term effects on your children. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The turtle Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Sometimes you read things in football that can be simultaneously depressing and uplifting. I mean why, talk about striking terror into children for no reason. It's nothing short of a disgrace. What on earth was going through the man's head. However, the fact enough people stood up and said , no this is not right. Just shows there are many decent people everywhere. I hope the kids aren't put off going, nor you taking them. I really hope the club look into this matter further , much much further. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 46 minutes ago, RedEd73 said: @Feral Williamsthank you so much for stepping in. The kids involved were both 10, I had accompanied my 8 year old to the loo at the end of the match Don't get me wrong my kids can be buggers but weren't on Saturday. The bloke in question was sat behind us in the first half and had been quite amiable until Millwall scored at which point he flipped. It was the end of the half and the kids were getting a bit restless and he got annoyed and asked them to stop distracting him. Fair enough. I apologized to him and thought it was dealt with. About 5 or 10 minutes into the second half he moved to different seats, so we didn't interact with him again until the incident in the concourse. We were actually guests of CHSW (my youngest is life limited) and occupying their season ticket spaces. I wondered if his use of the word ****** was intentional (it's not a word that is particularly common these days thank goodness). I've reported to the club and CHSW because I don't want their guests to be potentially in the vicinity of someone so volatile. Thanks again to all who stepped in to help the to protect the kids whilst I was in the loo with my youngest. Really sorry to hear this @RedEd73 I hope you and the kids are well. Lost for words as to how someone could behave in such a vile way. Well done to all that got involved and I hope this Neanderthal is identified by the club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 17 minutes ago, Feral Williams said: I had no idea re CHSW which only makes it all the worse, glad to hear your kids are ok considering mate. And for others who don’t know about the hospice and the great work it does: https://www.chsw.org.uk There’s a donate button too if anyone feel inclined to support them! 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd73 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Just now, Davefevs said: And for others who don’t know about the hospice and the great work it does: https://www.chsw.org.uk There’s a donate button too if anyone feel inclined to support them! It's a truly fantastic place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl&Toby Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 @RedEd73 we’ve got 3 season tickets in the South Stand. I know others around us who have season tickets too. We rarely use all 3. In the past I’ve offered them up in return for a donation to CHSW. If you and your kids ever fancy them then get in touch. You’d be welcome to use them. Alistair and Toby. 7 1 2 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 "Football is not a matter of life and death. It's more important than that." The famous comment by Bill Shankly. I would guess that 99% understand that as a bit of fun. Then there are the morons of this world like this person who just cannot see any further than their nose. And who actually believe that they are right and the rest of us are stupid idiots. My best wishes and love to everyone concerned and especially the children. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd73 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 19 minutes ago, BigAl&Toby said: @RedEd73 we’ve got 3 season tickets in the South Stand. I know others around us who have season tickets too. We rarely use all 3. In the past I’ve offered them up in return for a donation to CHSW. If you and your kids ever fancy them then get in touch. You’d be welcome to use them. Alistair and Toby. Thank you so much. In fact thank you to everyone who has replied with messages of support. You're all bloody wonderful. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) Can you keep us updated if/when you get a response @RedEd73? Pretty sure that something like this will be dealt with fairly quickly. I get that people get annoyed when we play badly/lose/drop points, but to stand there in front of two children and have a go like that is totally uncalled for and just cowardly. I hope that the bloke woke up this morning, realised what he had done, and is absolutely disgusted with himself. I'd also suggest that if he's not banned, then anybody who recognises him next time points him out to the stewards and let's them know what happened yesterday. Glad to hear the kids are fine, but that could quite easily have gone in a completely different direction with 2 different kids. That could have scarred, and scared them to the point where they not only never want to go to the football again, but could also end up playing on their minds. @JerrySLO, any chance of the club sorting some hospitality tickets/merchandise/something for the family? Hopefully the kids wont think that this is something that happens all the time and is "normal". Edited October 16, 2022 by Taz 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd73 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 7 minutes ago, Taz said: Can you keep us updated if/when you get a response @RedEd73? Pretty sure that something like this will be dealt with fairly quickly. I get that people get annoyed when we play badly/lose/drop points, but to stand there in front of two children and have a go like that is totally uncalled for and just cowardly. I hope that the bloke woke up this morning, realised what he had done, and is absolutely disgusted with himself. I'd also suggest that if he's not banned, then anybody who recognises him next time points him out to the stewards and let's them know what happened yesterday. Glad to hear the kids are fine, but that could quite easily have gone in a completely different direction with 2 different kids. That could have scarred, and scared them to the point where they not only never want to go to the football again, but could also end up playing on their minds. @JerrySLO, any chance of the club sorting some hospitality tickets/merchandise/something for the family? Hopefully the kids wont think that this is something that happens all the time and is "normal". Thank you for your kind words but no hospitality needed. @JerrySLO this isn't the club's fault whatsoever and no kind of compensation is required. The kids have been a few times and they've never had a bad experience. I don't think it will put them off. In fact my eldest son mentioned it this morning and said that the man who had a go at him just have an awful life if that's how he behaves! I've been going for 35 years and if some of the stuff I've watched during that time hasn't put me off, this bloke won't! 7 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizyer Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 1 hour ago, RedEd73 said: My lad has it tougher than me mate! He's life limited but doesn't present as such and doesn't appear to have any serious medical conditions. But I couldn't help but wonder about his use of certain language. The seats I occupied are most likely to be occupied by families of life limited children, or people who care for them. I've given the club the seat numbers he was in during the first half. Hopefully they'll investigate @RedEd73 No one should have to put up with that sort of behaviour. So glad some people stepped in to help as I'm probably not brave enough. Very best wishes to you and the children who were involved or witnessed the incident. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champfan45 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 What is a life limited children ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 @RedEd73 As someone said above, please keep us updated with any response from the club. I hope that this piece of pond life gets punished, and I hope that you show this thread to your kids so that they know that we know they have done nothing wrong and what we think of him. (At times like this, the swear filter is a good thing. ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 18 minutes ago, Champfan45 said: What is a life limited children ? DMd you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WessexPest Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, RedEd73 said: Not sure what got into the bloke. A gallon of scrumpy and a bag of Colombian marching powder, I’d wager. Young kids sometimes get a bit restless at games and most of us have been there, either as parents or sat in front of a bored child who decides to make their own entertainment. His behaviour sounds utterly irrational and completely unacceptable. Hopefully he is identified and the club tell him any repeat and he’s Barred of Avonmouth. Edited October 16, 2022 by WessexPest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_bristol Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 What a complete t***. I hope the club ban him for life. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 5 hours ago, RedEd73 said: Not sure what got into the bloke. As I mentioned we had spoken before the match and during the first half and no hint of any animosity until right before half time. I'd venture that it was the millwall goal that set him off. Quite frankly I don't care what the reason was for setting him off, he needs serious help if an opposition team scoring a goal makes him want to verbally abuse a child. No adult should be verbally abusing any child at Ashton Gate under any circumstances. What he did were his own actions and he has to be responsible for those actions. I hope he is dealt with in the strongest possible way by the club. We don't want 'fans' like him at our club. Our young fans are the future of this club. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Sorry to hear this. Around about now he may have worked out his lifes going to get turned upside down. Hope he gets whats due. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd73 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 7 hours ago, WessexPest said: A gallon of scrumpy and a bag of Colombian marching powder, I’d wager. Young kids sometimes get a bit restless at games and most of us have been there, either as parents or sat in front of a bored child who decides to make their own entertainment. His behaviour sounds utterly irrational and completely unacceptable. Hopefully he is identified and the club tell him any repeat and he’s Barred of Avonmouth. He didn't appear to be intoxicated at any stage. Just enraged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 This is such a shame to read. Glad the kids haven't been overly impacted by the incident. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 12 hours ago, Feral Williams said: Witnessed something completely out of order yesterday straight after the game. Waiting for mates outside gents by the entrance to S13 I clocked some guy probably about 6ft, early-mid 60’s and big verbally tearing into a boy and girl no older than 6 or 7 the pair of them telling them how they’d ruined the game for him and calling them ******* retards repeatedly over and over. I clocked this and asked him wtf he’s doing at which point their dad came out of the toilets while I was berating the old guy so I told the dad what was going on by which point a crowd had gathered and the old guy started tearing into the dad too calling him and his kids the same thing and anybody else that gave it back by which time there were quite a few of us. At one point he went chin to chin with some guy then bolted off back to his mates still shouting abuse. I don’t care what the kids had done or how bad the game was but nothing warrants shouting the sort of abuse he was dishing out to kids. Proper nasty piece of work. Well done for stepping in, not enough would 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elruliri Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 What a absolute muppet, the bloke deserves a ban for bullying children and a good hiding. You would think a bloke in his 60's would be used to seeing bad performances and goals scored against us. What a despicable human being. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Sounds like the bloke has serious anger issues - and if he reads this thread he'll have serious fear issues too, as there are a bunch of supporters who'd happily burst his mouth for bullying children in that way. @RedEd73all I can say is your City supporter friends (ie: all of us, bar the idiot involved) stand with you. We hope your kids continue to enjoy games, and you have my admiration giving your youngest their best possible life. All the best, mate. 7 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd73 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 16 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Sounds like the bloke has serious anger issues - and if he reads this thread he'll have serious fear issues too, as there are a bunch of supporters who'd happily burst his mouth for bullying children in that way. @RedEd73all I can say is your City supporter friends (ie: all of us, bar the idiot involved) stand with you. We hope your kids continue to enjoy games, and you have my admiration giving your youngest their best possible life. All the best, mate. Thanks RR. I have tried not to be too critical of this man as I know nothing about him, and he may have his own mental health issues, which caused him to behave the way he did on Saturday. I'm hoping it was an isolated incident and that he now feels thoroughly ashamed. Wishful thinking perhaps. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) 25 minutes ago, RedEd73 said: I have tried not to be too critical of this man as I know nothing about him, and he may have his own mental health issues, which caused him to behave the way he did on Saturday. No matter what anyone may be dealing with in their life, there’s no excuse for abusing 2 kids. What the **** is wrong with some people? Hope your kids are fine and this hasn’t permanently put them off coming back. Edited October 17, 2022 by Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd73 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 6 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: No matter what anyone may be dealing with in their life, there’s no excuse for abusing 2 kids. What the **** is wrong with some people? Hope your kids are fine and this hasn’t permanently put them off coming back. Completely agree. To be clear I'm not trying to make any excuse for him (his actions were inexcusable). Would just like to understand why! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) 24 minutes ago, RedEd73 said: To be clear I'm not trying to make any excuse for him (his actions were inexcusable). Would just like to understand why! Oh I know mate. Just things like this make me angry. My sons first ever game was the final match in the old East End. As we got to the turnstiles a guy who’d heard me ask him if he was looking forward to his first match turned around and said “first game mate? You’re part of our family now, we’ll look after you”. I thought that was great. If my son had been confronted by some dick head screaming abuse at him for no reason he’d have never gone back. Edited October 17, 2022 by Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan 4 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBibs Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 1 hour ago, RedEd73 said: I have tried not to be too critical of this man as I know nothing about him, and he may have his own mental health issues, which caused him to behave the way he did on Saturday. That says a huge amount about the type of person you are sir. Huge respect to you. Like many I’m lost for words that a grown man could behave like that under ANY circumstances 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Cork Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 4 hours ago, RedEd73 said: Thanks RR. I have tried not to be too critical of this man as I know nothing about him, and he may have his own mental health issues, which caused him to behave the way he did on Saturday. I'm hoping it was an isolated incident and that he now feels thoroughly ashamed. Wishful thinking perhaps. What an incredibly gracious, patient and lovely thing to say. Not many of us would be so potentially forgiving in the face of such behaviour. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED LAND MAN Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 On 17/10/2022 at 11:31, RedEd73 said: Completely agree. To be clear I'm not trying to make any excuse for him (his actions were inexcusable). Would just like to understand why! HI REDEd73 , i was one of the guys who stopped to witness his outburst and to my embarrassment called him by exactly the same outdated and inappropriate name (apologies)....in my defense i did come a bit late to his outburst and all i could see was a quite intimidating (Tim from the office lookalike ) man shouting at you and your children . Although im a bit disappointed with myself for my misjudged retort i came away thinking how amazing it was that so many of us stepped in to point out just how out of order he was .At the time he came across to me as a man who gets his own way no matter what ,and didn't seem inebriated in any way . As you have pointed out we dont know his story ..but yes it was inexcusable behavior and lets hope he gets someone to officially warn him so . regards to you and the kids 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd73 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 26 minutes ago, RED LAND MAN said: HI REDEd73 , i was one of the guys who stopped to witness his outburst and to my embarrassment called him by exactly the same outdated and inappropriate name (apologies)....in my defense i did come a bit late to his outburst and all i could see was a quite intimidating (Tim from the office lookalike ) man shouting at you and your children . Although im a bit disappointed with myself for my misjudged retort i came away thinking how amazing it was that so many of us stepped in to point out just how out of order he was .At the time he came across to me as a man who gets his own way no matter what ,and didn't seem inebriated in any way . As you have pointed out we dont know his story ..but yes it was inexcusable behavior and lets hope he gets someone to officially warn him so . regards to you and the kids Thank you so much for stepping in. I'm really grateful to you and everyone who did. No apology necessary mate, we're only human. He chose his words as far as I'm concerned anyone repeating then to him was just challenging him in a like manner. The kids aren't wholly innocent, they're familiar with the best and worst the English language can offer - usually to their amusement - it's just not usually directed at them! Thanks again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feral Williams Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 2 hours ago, RED LAND MAN said: HI REDEd73 , i was one of the guys who stopped to witness his outburst and to my embarrassment called him by exactly the same outdated and inappropriate name (apologies)....in my defense i did come a bit late to his outburst and all i could see was a quite intimidating (Tim from the office lookalike ) man shouting at you and your children . Although im a bit disappointed with myself for my misjudged retort i came away thinking how amazing it was that so many of us stepped in to point out just how out of order he was .At the time he came across to me as a man who gets his own way no matter what ,and didn't seem inebriated in any way . As you have pointed out we dont know his story ..but yes it was inexcusable behavior and lets hope he gets someone to officially warn him so . regards to you and the kids Bit older and bigger than Tim from The Office i’d say, more like a very angry Selwyn Froggitt which anyone younger than 50 or so will have no idea what I’m talking about! The other thing I can’t shake is I wonder if this guy is a dad and if so whether he used to dish out this sort of abuse at home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RedEd73 Posted October 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2022 Hello all. A brief update on this. The Club has identified the individual who shouted at the children after the Millwall match. My understanding is that this individual has voluntarily taken a decision not to attend future matches at Ashton Gate. Thanks again to everyone for their very kind words of support. Finally thanks again to @Feral Williams and @RED LAND MAN for stepping in after the match, and others who have not been identified. Means a lot that you would place yourselves potentially in harm's way to protect a stranger's kids. See you all at the Gate soon. 9 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, RedEd73 said: Hello all. A brief update on this. The Club has identified the individual who shouted at the children after the Millwall match. My understanding is that this individual has voluntarily taken a decision not to attend future matches at Ashton Gate. Thanks again to everyone for their very kind words of support. Finally thanks again to @Feral Williams and @RED LAND MAN for stepping in after the match, and others who have not been identified. Means a lot that you would place yourselves potentially in harm's way to protect a stranger's kids. See you all at the Gate soon. That's good of him..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 36 minutes ago, Super said: That's good of him..... Jumped before being pushed ? Or just embarrassed by his own behaviour maybe/hopefully. Its inconceiveable that a bloke in his 60's could verbally abuse children like that, especially when they are standing alone waiting for their Dad. Well done to those who intervened and also well done for not lowering yourselves to his level and giving him a thump in front of the kids. At least the kids won't be seeing him again and they can see that if adults act in that way to them or any other kids, that there are consequences that will come into play, which is a small chink of light in this particular cloud. Hope they and @RedEd73keep attending. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 20, 2022 Admin Share Posted October 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Super said: That's good of him..... Good of him but I am intrigued to know whether the club are still going to take action? It would be nice if they could offer an apology to those involved, verbally or a worst written 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd73 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 49 minutes ago, phantom said: Good of him but I am intrigued to know whether the club are still going to take action? It would be nice if they could offer an apology to those involved, verbally or a worst written I think that as the individual has voluntarily agreed to stay away, there's not much the club could or should do (I agree). My understanding is that if the position changed, and he wanted to attend in the future, the club would take further appropriate action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 The right outcome has been reached, whether through the right method I don't know. Hopefully @RedEd73 and his children continue to attend, not that it should be needed but hopefully this sends a message that it isn't acceptable- although bawling out children like that isn't acceptable verbatim in any case! Jumped before pushed is a good shout too. 1 minute ago, RedEd73 said: I think that as the individual has voluntarily agreed to stay away, there's not much the club could or should do (I agree). My understanding is that if the position changed, and he wanted to attend in the future, the club would take further appropriate action. A ban or appropriate disciplinary measures held over in effect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd73 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: The right outcome has been reached, whether through the right method I don't know. Hopefully @RedEd73 and his children continue to attend, not that it should be needed but hopefully this sends a message that it isn't acceptable- although bawling out children like that isn't acceptable verbatim in any case! Jumped before pushed is a good shout too. A ban or appropriate disciplinary measures held over in effect. I must say the Club has been absolutely fantastic throughout 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 @RedEd73 Thanks for the update. The cynic in me wonders if the club have given him a warning and he has kicked off and told them he's never coming back. Hopefully the case is rather that he is suitably embarrassed by his own behaviour. Either way, a good result and I hope that you and the kids can continue to enjoy being part of the Ashton Gate family. All the best. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd73 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, Superjack said: @RedEd73 Thanks for the update. The cynic in me wonders if the club have given him a warning and he has kicked off and told them he's never coming back. Hopefully the case is rather that he is suitably embarrassed by his own behaviour. Either way, a good result and I hope that you and the kids can continue to enjoy being part of the Ashton Gate family. All the best. Thanks mate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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