Season 07/08 - April

FC St Gallen - Young Boys Bern - 12/04/2008

Source: www.romandie.com

St Gallen police forces had work this Saturday night to avoid a severe fight between Young Boys and St Gallen supporters.

In St Gallen train station about 50 Bern fans provoked locals.
Police used pepper sprays after both sides fought together.
In front of the stadium, police forces made another intervention.

During the game, no troubles occured but everything re-started at the end of the game, opposing both sides.
Firstly in front of the stadium and then a the train station where St Gallen fans threw bottles and bricks at Bern train.

Several people were arrested.

Germany: troubles in indoor football game in Flengsburg - 06/04/2008

Source : german police website

Police said about 30/35 drunken fans caused troubles in an indoor game in Flensburg, in the north of Germany, near Denmark.

Willem II - Feyenoord Rotterdam - 13/04/2008

Source : brabantsdagblad.nl

Troubles erupted in terraces of the Tilburg stadium after the 3rd goal of local team.
Three Feyenoord fans were arrested.
New troubles occured at the end og the game, opposing Feyenoorders to police forces.
Willem II supporters also provoked their rivals.





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Chile: Everton Vina del Mar - O'Higgins Rancagua - 13/04/2008

Source : La Cuarta

Supporters from both sides have broken a segregation gate and fought together.
Punches were exchanged but bricks and wood were also used.
Three people were injured, including a policeman.
Five supporters were arrested.

FC Metz - Marseille - 12/04/2008

Source: mail (thanks to the sender)





Escort of about 70 Marseille fans

NEC Nijmegen - Vitesse Arnhem - 13/04/2008

Source: dutch press

Eight fans arrested

Nijmegen police forces arrested this Sunday 8 supporters during this derby game.
Some of them threw bottles and other were drunken.

Sunday morning people damaged the NEC main boozer.

Empoli - AC Parma - 13/04/2008

Source: ansa.it (thansk to the sender)

Normally Parma supporters were banned to travel to Empoli due to the death of a fan during the game against Juventus.
But finally about 50 Boys Parma arrived in Empoli and entered the stadium due to the fact local ultras (Desperados and Rangers), old friend of Boys Parma, have bought tickets for them.

AS Livorno - Cagliari - 13/04/2008

Source: italian press (thanks to the sender)

Thousands of angry Livorno fans waited for their own players at the end of the game.
Police forces protected their coach.

Belgium: Eendracht Aalst - RC Mechelen - 13/04/2008

Source: belgian board

An off was taken by both sides in a park in Aalst city.
Locals were there with about 50/70 lads and waited for Mechelen lads who finally phoned to avoid the agreed off.
As Aalst mob came back to the stadium they were fronted by the Mechelen mob - 80 -.
Glasses were threw.
At the end of the game Mechelen lads went also onto the pitch.

VIDEO: http://www.tvoost.be/nl/nieuws/2008-04-13/score-e-aalst-rc-mechelen/

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Source: belgian board

An off was arrenged by both sides in a park in Aalst city.
Locals said they would be there with about 70-80 lads but Racing lads phoned during the week to cancel the agreed off. and said to call the day itself !
At 13.00 racing mob arrived in aalst city center and went straight to their pub.
After sitting 1 h at a boozer at their square nobody was seen and
racing firm decided to go on a walk in the direction of the stadium.
Near the stadium the aalst mob was seen...
Glasses were threw on both sides... Racing lads started to attack... a few of aalst lads came out (10-15) the others started to run immediatly.
Boozer was destroyed, Victory for the racing boys.
At the end of the game Mechelen lads went also onto the pitch.

Peterborough United - Stockport County - 13/04/2008

Source : Peterborough Today

Posh fans hit out at 'over zealous'policing

POSH fans have accused the police of being "over zealous" after officers held them at a social club before Saturday's promotion clash with Stockport County.
Supporters were kept at Ebeneezer’s, in Grove Street, off Oundle Road, by a cordon of 20 officers in front of the building, stopping them walking down to the London Road stadium until close to kick-off.

They claimed the delaying tactics, which included the use of police dogs, were unnecessary at a venue not known for trouble.

Karl Letman (36) is a member of Peterborough Independent Supporters Association (PISA), which meets at Ebeneezer’s before home games.

He said: “We just wanted to watch the game, but the police showed no common sense.

“There were families and little kids, but everyone was kept in. It was over the top.”

Posh fans said they were told they had to be detained while some Stockport fans, who had gathered in The Office pub, were allowed to get to the ground.

One Posh fan, who asked not to be named, said: “I have been supporting Peterborough for 33 years and this is the first time I can remember our fans being held back in a pub in that way.”

Owner of Ebeneezer’s John Beddow said: “There were 15 to 20 policemen outside, just standing there, stopping them from going. People thought it was ridiculous.”

However, a spokeswoman for the Office said she couldn’t fault the Stockport fans or police, on what was a stressful day.

She said: “The Stockport fans were fantastic.

“There was not one problem with them and they were a pleasure to have.

“There was only one Posh fan who tried to stir up trouble.

“The police were great checking on us and we felt safe. I didn’t see any trouble.”

Peterborough police said it was a regularly used tactic to keep different groups of supporters apart.

On this occasion, away fans – which were a relatively small group – were allowed in the ground first for safety reasons and to prevent any disorder.

Inspector Andrew Pickles said: “We regret any inconvenience caused to genuine fans, but we had information that some troublemakers were at particular drinking premises near the ground, and it is vital that we ensure the safety of all.

“The match was staffed proportionately, using the information we had and, as a consequence, the match was generally incident free.”

One man, however, was arrested and charged with possession of a bladed article.

Gareth Sanderson (31), of Jubilee Street, Peterborough, will appear at the city’s magistrates’ court on April 25.


Police escorting fans to the London Road ground on Saturday, sent in by a local Posh fan.

Fan became part of violent mob - 14/04/2008

Source : shropshirestar.com

An “intelligent and mature” Ludlow man became part of a violent mob when faced with opposing football supporters, a court heard.

Warren Pound, 37, of Greenacres, was one of four Wolves fans handed a three-year ban from all matches for their part in crowd trouble during the visit of Stoke City to Molineux in February.

District Judge Martin Brown said he found the number of football-related offences that involved mature men who act out of character “utterly amazing”.

The group appearing at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Friday involved three working men with families, including Pound, and a 21-year-old university student. All four were arrested in the aftermath of the Midlands derby on February 9.

Hungary : Nyíregyháza Spartacus - Diósgyöri VTK - 12/04/2008

Source : Caboodle.hu

Football hooligans fight with police in NE Hungarian town

Fans of the Miskolc-based football team Diósgyőr smashed four tennis courts and clashed with police after a first division match in Nyíregyháza Saturday evening.
After the host team won the game, 150-200 hardcore fans from the visiting 1,200 supporters attacked 22 policemen standing at the cordon. Police resorted to gas spray and truncheons in order to protect themselves, eventually detaining seven persons. One was fined Ft 50,000 for throwing a firecracker. The others were taken into custody for behaving in a rowdy manner. Two fans sustained severe injuries and two policemen light injuries.

Wolverhampton Wanderers v West Bromwich Albion - 14/04/2008

Source : expressandstar.com

Warning to hard core hooligans

Police today issued a warning to “hard core” football hooligans ahead of tomorrow’s derby clash at the Molineux. Chief Superintendent Richard Green said extra officers would be on duty.

Chief Supt Green, commander for Bilston Street police station, said more police were needed to minimise the risk of Wolves and Albion fans causing trouble in the city before and after the 7.45pm kick-off.

Most pubs in the city centre will also be closed before and after the derby.

He said: “We will be very proactive in tackling any potential disorder and appreciate the risk that could be posed by hard core hooligan elements.

“Post-match we will be exercising crowd control measures.

“As a result of this some routes may be closed to both traffic and pedestrians, and we urge supporters to take this into account when making arrangements for their journey home.”

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Source : BirminghamMail.net

Crackdown on big match thugs

HUNDREDS of extra police are being drafted in to keep the lid on the potentially explosive Black Country derby at Molineux tomorrow night.

Many pubs in the area have decided to close their doors hours before the crucial Championship match between Wolves and West Bromwich Albion, with both clubs desperate for victory.

Roads and key routes leading to and from the stadium will also be closed off to traffic and pedestrians as police try to keep rival sets of fans apart.

And police warned today they were fully aware of the risks posed by hardcore hooligan elements out to cause problems and were ready for any eventuality.

Ch Supt Richard Green, commander for Bilston Street police station in Wolverhampton, said: "We will be implementing a policing plan to minimise the risk of supporters causing trouble in the city before and after the game.

"There are a number of policing resources dedicated to both the match itself and the rest of the night.

"We will be very proactive in tackling any potential disorder and appreciate the risk that could be posed by hardcore hooligan elements," he added.

Chief Supt Green pointed out that there were few incidents of disorder at the reverse fixture in November, and when Albion visited Molineux in the play-offs last season that match also passed without serious incident.

"Once again we have received excellent support from the football clubs and local businesses, and many licensed premises have voluntarily decided to close their doors for the evening."

Mr Green said that after the match police would be exercising strict crowd control measures to ensure the two sets of fans were able to leave the stadium in a "safe and controlled" manner.

"As a result of this, some routes may be closed to both traffic and pedestrians and we urge supporters to take this into account when making arrangements for their journey home."

Serbia : Radnicki Pirot - Rad Beograd - 13/04/2008

Source : B92

Hooligans, police, clash again

Football supporters from Belgrade and MUP officers in Pirot clashed yesterday during a second league match in the southern Serbian town.

Police in Pirot say that several people were injured as a consequence of the incident.

The state television RTS reported that the incident took place in the terraces at half time of the Radnički Pirot – Rad FK game, when Rad supporters and police securing the event clashed.

Afterwards, a group of hooligans fled toward the town center, while another pelted stones at officers, who then arrested a number of persons.

Some 70 Rad fan traveled to Pirot yesterday. The club's supporters are notorious for being prone to violence and incidents when they attack police, on and off the stadium.

Several officers reporter with light injuries to their arms, doctors in Pirot said Sunday.

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Source : united-force.org

Chile : Municipal Iquique - San Marcos Arica - 13/04/2008

Source : Canal13

Violent troubles occured last sunday between supporters from both sides, for this "Northern classic". The police used gas spray and 11 supporters were arrested. Dozens of vehicules have been destroyed and Arica's players bus attacked.






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Argentina : Atlético Concepción - Club Atlético Mitre - 13/04/2008

Source : Diario Panorama

The game has been stopped following violent troubles caused by Concepción's fans. The invaded the pitch to attack Mitre's players and staff.

translation: undergroundfans (c)

Paris SG - OGC Nice - 13/04/2008

Source : RMC.fr

60 PSG lads were encircled by the special police forces with taser guns. 5 PSG fans were arrested after they threw some missiles on a bus. About a hundred PSG fans were banned from this game.

Panathinaïkos fans demonstration - 13/04/2008

Source : media2.feed.gr

Serbia : One dead in rival fans clash - 15/04/2008

Source : B92

One person was killed in a fight between Partizan and Vojvodina football fans last night in Futog, Vojvodina.

The Novi Sad police confirmed that a fight had occurred last night at about 22:30 CET.

According to B92’s sources, a Partizan supporter took out a gun and shot dead one Vojvodina fan.

According to unofficial information, the fight had been organized in advance.

B92’s sources stated that several dozen people gathered last night in front of the victim’s house in Novi Sad.

The MUP is expected to give a statement on the incident later today.

Partizan and Vojvodina fans clashed this weekend in Novi Sad at a match at Vojvodina's stadium.



A scene from this weekend's clash between rival football hooligans

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Source : Reuters

Fan killed in fresh violence in Serbia

A man was killed by a firearm and a boy seriously wounded when rival soccer fans clashed near the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad, police said on Tuesday.
"It is still unknown who killed the 27-year-old fan at the Futog train station while another, 17-year-old fan is in critical condition after being shot in the neck," they said.
Three fans have been detained for questioning on suspicion of taking part in Monday's fight which some media said was pre-arranged after Saturday's violence in Novi Sad before a first division soccer match.
Four fans were injured and 30 arrested before Vojvodina Novi Sad's home game with Partizan Belgrade on Saturday. One of the injured was treated for stab wounds in a local hospital.

Police Investigation Under Way Into Sad Groningen Scenes - 15/04/2008

Source : Goal.com

The Groningen vs. Ajax match has now been rescheduled for Wednesday, but the incidents which led to the game been postponed in the first place could not go unnoticed by the police.

Referee Erik Braamhaar decided to call off the clash on Sunday after a small number of hardcore fans allegedly set fire to toilet rolls before kick-off, sparking chaotic scenes at the “Euroborg”.

To avoid the flames and smoke, hundreds of fans stormed onto the pitch, as one of the ground’s stands was being evacuated for the fire brigade to act. As a result, four people spent the night in hospital, while a total of 28 were treated, most of them for smoke inhalation. Groningen coach Ron Jans stated that several players had to contend with respiratory problems as well.

They knew it in advance

But now a Groningen director reveals that both the club’s board and the fire department were aware of the hooligans’ plans, also insisting a lack of fire hose pressure allowed the fire to spread out rapidly.

“If the hoses had worked properly, the flames would not have got out of hand so quickly,” club general director Hans Nijland told Dutch public broadcaster NOS. “There are always flammable materials in football grounds.”

Tragedy avoided

The police have already begun an investigation into the incidents. According to Dutchnews.nl website, besides problems with fire hoses and statements that the fire trucks were not called up on time, there are also reports, namely in Algemeen Dagblad, that the emergency exits in the stand where the fire started were shut.

Groningen-based newspaper Dagblad van het Noorden reports that a suspect has been caught on mobile telephone camera footage available on YouTube sprinkling some kind of liquid over terraces’ seats just before the flames exploded.

Preliminary hearing

The KNVB has also established a preliminary investigation of its own, which will only determine whether Groningen, Ajax or the referee are in any way responsible of any wrong-doing. Both clubs, Braamhaar and the match delegate will all be called to testify. The game has been rescheduled for Wednesday evening, with kick-off set for 19:30, both local time and CET. “Fans of both clubs are welcome,” reads a statement issued by the football association. “This, in contrast to what some media suggest, does not necessarily mean Sunday’s disturbances will go unpunished.”