Season 06/07 - September

England: Pubs ban footie gear - 28/09/2006

Source: The Mirror

DRINKERS wearing football shirts have been banned from pubs in a seaside town.

Landlords in Rhyl, North Wales, brought in the rule to crackdown on crime.

Training shoes, track suits and hoodies are also barred in the town where crime rates are higher than in Manchester.

Police said: "People don't want football hooligans and the mentality that goes with it."

Burberry cops it - 16/09/2006

Source: The Mirror

BOSSES at favourite chav designer label Burberry are considering legal action after the police used its name for a football hooligan blitz.

The fashion house is said to be furious after Lewisham officers codenamed a crackdown on thugs at Millwall matches Operation Burberry.

An insider at the firm called the use of its trademark "an embarrassment too far". He said: "Burberry is now synonymous with thugs. This is an image we are trying to put behind us."

Scotland Yard said all operations had names.

Chile: three 'U' fans at Court - 25/09/2006

Source: Radio Cooperativa

Three fans from Universidad de Chile who were arrested previous Sunday after troubles occured inside the stadium.

These severe riots were caused by a group of Universidad fans when their team was defeated 2-1 by Coquimbo Unido.

These 3 were arrested by the use of the Anti-Violence in Stadiums new law.
They all attacked policemen, who were injured.
Everything started at the beginning of 1st half when 'Los de Abajo' started these troubles inside the stands. These riots took place for 30 minutes.
The game was finally suspended.
Policemen were injured when they entered the stands and were assaulted by missiles.

The three arrested are: Carlos Andrés Espinoza Espinoza (29 years old), Andy Jason Silva Valenzuela (20) y Jerome Rodrigo Olivares Vandoorne (20).

Inter Milan - Bayern Munich - 27/09/2006

Source : Corbis

CS Visé - RFC Liège - 09/09/2006

Source: mail

Bosnia - Hungary - 06/09/2006

Source: forum

Hungary fans

Leeds United - Sunderland FC - 13/09/2006

Source: Leeds Today News

United yobs brick visiting fans' coach

HOOLIGANS attacked a coach holding away fans after Leeds United's crushing home defeat by Sunderland last night.
Roy Keane watches the game
Bricks were hurled at the vehicle at around 9.45pm as it stood in the visitors' coach park outside Elland Road, near the ground's Billy Bremner statue.
The troublemakers fled on foot as police moved in to deal with the disturbance. No arrests were made.
Unconfirmed reports today said that an 11-year-old girl was injured in the incident.
Before the game at least one arrest was made when Leeds and Sunderland yobs clashed on the M621 slip road roundabout near Elland Road's McDonald's restaurant.
The Wearsiders brought 5,000 fans to the match – one of the biggest away followings seen at United in recent seasons.
Inside the stadium, two Leeds supporters attempted to confront Sunderland boss Roy Keane at the beginning of the second half before being led away by stewards.
Keane played down the rumpus after the final whistle, telling reporters: "Was that for me? I thought they had got lost."
The Irishman is a hate figure for Leeds fans because of his playing days with the Elland Road outfit's arch-rivals Manchester United.
West Yorkshire Police's Insp Melvyn Stubbs stressed today that the "vast majority" of supporters at last night's game had been well-behaved.
United's 3-0 defeat leaves them third from bottom of the Coca-Cola Championship.
The result heaped more pressure on Leeds boss Kevin Blackwell, who was forced to listen to his own supporters repeatedly calling for his head during the match.

MKS Kozienice - Mazowsze Grójec - 06/09/2006

Source: http://www.mkskozienice.prv.pl/

Tomasovia - Lada Bilgoraj - 29/09/2006

Source: http://www.kibicelady.prv.pl/

Lada fans

Mazur Karczew - OKS Otwock - 30/09/2006

Source: http://www.otwockfans.prv.pl/

Otwock fans in this derby game

Greek football fans clash with police - 08/09/2006

Source : AP

Greek football fans clashed with police Friday near a conference center where Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis was to give a speech.

Supporters of the PAOK Thessaloniki club hurled flares and rocks at police outside the conference center in this northern Greek city as Karamanlis arrived.

About 5,000 protesters chanting "Free PAOK" gathered to demand government intervention to rescue the near-bankrupt club from financial ruin.

There were no immediate reports of arrests or injuries.

Some 3,000 police have been deployed in Thessaloniki for weekend protests, which are due to include several large rallies Saturday, including marches organized by Greece's largest unions and anti-globalization groups.

Concepcion FC - Central Cordoba - 17/09/2006

Source: http://argentinob.blogcindario.com

This argentinian Division B game was stopped after 20 minutes of playing in 1st half as local fans caused troubles and damages.

Bella Vista - Alvarado - 10/09/2006

Source: www.lanuevaprovincia.com.ar

Several policemen were injured during troubles who occured with local supporters.
Main troubles erupted when, at the end of the game, a group of local fans tried to reach their rivals.
Police forces used teargas and plastic bullets guns.

Vitesse Arnhem - NAC Breda - 16/09/2007

Source: www.omroepgelderland.nl

Troubles occured in the city centre, opposing fans from both teams.
A policeman was injured during these fights. He was hitted by a glass.
Other people were also injured and 5 supporters were arrested.

Doncaster: Death threat thug jailed - 02/09/2006

Source: http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/

A FOOTBALL hooligan will be watching England from behind bars today after he threatened to kill another fan with a hammer during a World Cup melee in Doncaster.
Tony Cooper, aged 20, has been jailed for nine months following a massive 80-man disturbance in Stainforth when England played Paraguay in June.
Now police are warning other hooligans they face similar repercussions if trouble flares during today's match against Andorra.
They say even minor disturbances could lead to supporters being banned from England matches and those of their club side.
The head of South Yorkshire Police's football banning unit, Phil Woodward, told The Star: "We're warning people to behave themselves, enjoy the game and, yes, have a drink, but don't engage in any violence or disorder.
"The police are prepared for any disorder and arrests will be made."
Cooper was arrested after trouble erupted in the town after England's televised World Cup opener on June 10.
Officers arrived at the melee near his home on Princess Avenue to see him wielding a hammer and threatening to kill a man who had assaulted his brother.
Police had to restrain him with leg irons when he resisted arrest.
In interview Cooper was asked if he would have used the hammer had police not arrived, he replied: "I would have smashed him with it."
He pleaded guilty to affray and possession of an offensive weapon.
But defence barrister Michael Cane-Soothill said: "His involvement in this incident came when he saw his brother under attack. He went to get the hammer from his own house or that of his brother.
"He has a very high degree of loyalty to his family and friends and perhaps on this occasion that led him into trouble.
"In one way that loyalty is an admirable quality but what my client needs to do is temper it on occasions. He is older and wiser now and is 21 in the New Year."
The court heard Cooper had previous convictions including robbery, ABH and driving offences.
Judge Christopher Attwool said there was no alternative to custody, telling Cooper: "You have pleaded guilty to two offences of violence. This was an ugly, nasty incident in the street when there were a lot of people around. You also have a bad record of violence."
Cooper was sentenced to three months for carrying the hammer and nine months for affray, to be served concurrently.

Poland: KM Ostrów - Falubaz Zielona Góra - 24/09/2006

Source: http://fnf.com.pl

Helsingborgs IF - Malmö FF - 12/09/2006

Source : pppress.se

During 2nd half, flares and other missiles were threw in the pitch by local supporters.



At 10pm, dozen of hooligans were arrested near Harbor Square, in Helsingborg, for little troubles.






Translation Undeground Fans (c)

AGF Aarhus - FC Lyngby - 10/09/2006

Source : bt.dk

Riots broke out before, during and after the game, provoked by away supporters. At least 20 of them were arrested.
Before the game, Dr Watson pub in Banegard Street closed its doors after Lyngby supporter threw bottles in the police and tried to confront. Eight supporters were arrested.
Troubles continued during and after the game, opposing supporters to police.

Translation Underground Fans (c)

Malmö FF - Djurgårdens IF - 16/09/2006

Source : pppress.se

Several away fans were arrested after fights took place inside and outside the Malmo stadium.

Translation Underground Fans (c)

Wolves football 'savages' jailed over drink-fuelled rampage - 22/09/2006

Source : http://www.24dash.com

A pack of Wolves fans who savaged innocent bystanders during a drink-fuelled rampage through the West End were each jailed for up to 16 months today.

CCTV footage captured the 15-strong gang punching, kicking and head-butting their victims during a string of pre-planned skirmishes.

None of their victims stood a chance as the soccer thugs mindlessly piled in mob-handed.

Two men were booted repeatedly in the head as they lay helplessly on the ground.

London's Southwark Crown Court heard the Saturday afternoon violence followed a Coca Cola Championship clash between West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers on October 2, 2004.

However, only a handful of those arrested, aged 18-44 and including family men with children, had been to the match.

They were variously charged with violent disorder and affray. Some pleaded guilty. The remainder were convicted by a jury. Most had previous convictions, including a number for football-related violence.

Passing sentence, Judge Paul Dodgson told the defendants: "The video that we have seen time and time again in this case shows, in my judgment, a truly shocking scene. Many of you are family men - you have children.

"This was a Saturday evening, a time when Leicester Square was packed with people.

"For your gang to behave in this way must have been a frightening, if not terrifying, event for any onlookers.

"If there were families with children in the area, the effect on them must have been terrible."

As dozens of their friends listened from a packed public gallery, he continued: "Your conduct was of such a nature that I would be failing in my duty if I did not pass sentences to deter others from such conduct."

Outside court, the investigating officer in the case, Detective Inspector Joseph Hackett, said: "We are delighted with the sentencing. It took a long time to get an end result.

"It is a culmination of a joint operation between the Metropolitan Police and West Midlands Police.

"I believe the sentences imposed were deserved.

"I wish to reiterate to anybody coming to the West End that, as you can see from the quality of the CCTV, anybody that commits offences will be identified and it doesn't matter how long it takes, we will go to anywhere in the country and bring those offenders to justice."

Earlier the court heard how street camera operators first noticed the gang as they congregated near Charing Cross, central London, before barging their way through crowds of shoppers to Leicester Square.

As they neared their destination, some were seen wrapping scarves across their faces or pulling hoods over their heads.

Eloise Marshall, prosecuting, said: "There was no doubt this was done in a bid to conceal their identities."

Seconds later they approached a small group of young men standing outside the Tube station.

One was promptly seen to fall to the ground beneath a flurry of punches. His head was then repeatedly kicked and stamped on. Shortly afterwards another camera caught a second man receiving similar treatment.

A third was almost downed by a running punch.

Others, seen trying to back away from the trouble, were also hit.

Those jailed included Steven Powner, 32, of Old Hednesford Road, Cannock, near Walsall, who was at the forefront of the violence and had drunk 14 pints of lager. He was sentenced to nine months in prison and a football banning order, preventing him from attending any football ground within the UK or abroad on match days for six years after his release.

The others were Matthew Cooper, 18, of St Michael's Court, Wolverhampton, who got 16 months and a football banning order for six years.

Craig Eagleton, 27, of Darlston Lane, Bilston, near Wolverhampton, got 10 months in prison and a football banning order of six years.

Gregory Elliot, 41, of Slatch House Road, Bearwood, Birmingham, got 12 months and a football banning order for six years.

James Hemmings, 25, of High View Drive, Kingswinford, Warwickshire, was sentenced to eight months in prison and a football banning order for six years.

Steven Howe, 35, of Bee Lane, Wolverhampton, got 12 months and a football banning order for six years.

Brendan Kelly, 46, of Amleside Close, Bilston, was sentenced to nine months and a football banning order for six years.

Paul Martin, 27, of Church Walk, Donnington, Telford, was sentenced to seven months and a football banning order for six years.

Michael Evans, 42, of Lawn Road, Wolverhampton, got eight months and a football banning order for six years.

Lee Millard, 20, of Holywell Street, Wolverhampton, got seven months and a football banning order for six years.

Twins Simon and Stephen Pearce, 21, of Arden Place, Bilston, both received eight months in prison and football banning orders for six years.

Wayne Ratcliffe, a 41-year-old martial arts expert, of Biddlestone Place, Darlaston, near Wolverhampton, got 10 months and a football banning order for six years.

Thomas Slater, 21, of Hydes Road, Wednesbury, near Wolverhampton, was sentenced to seven months and a football banning order for six years.

Christopher Spilsbury, 24, of Pendeford Avenue, Wolverhampton, was sentenced to a 120 hours community punishment order.