Season 08/09 - October

Sparta Praha - Slavia Praha - 06/10/2008

Source : ČTK

Twenty Czech football fans arrested after massive brawl

About 150 fans of the football teams Sparta Praha and Slavia Praha, the two biggest rivals in the Czech first soccer league, were involved in a brawl in the Cechovo square in Prague Wednesday, 20 of whom were detained, Prague police spokeswoman Iva Knolova told CTK.

"There was a verbal exchange that grew into physical contact," Knolova said, adding that the misconduct has not yet been legally assessed.

The brawl started a few minutes before the two teams' match at the Letna stadium.

Before, several hundreds of Slavia's fans walked in without any incident.

Last week, the Prague police were on alert due to the aggressive behaviour of the fans of the Croat club Dinamo Zagreb that played with Sparta in the UEFA Cup.

The Croat soccer fans caused material damage and attacked policemen with cobblestones, poles and bottles. Several rowdies as well as policemen were injured in the street brawls.

One of the fans was charged with breach of the peace and attack on public official as he hit a police officer with a cobblestone.



video : http://www.ct24.cz/domaci/spolecnost/31236-hromadna-bitka-fanousku-sparty-a-slavie-policie-jich-20-zadrzela/

Espanyol fined 3,000 euros for city derby crowd trouble - 07/10/2008

Source : Reuters

Espanyol has been fined 3,000 euros ($4,076) by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Tuesday for the crowd trouble that marred last month's city derby against Barcelona.

The Primera Liga match at Espanyol's Montjuic stadium on Sept. 27 had to be halted for almost 10 minutes in the second half, after a flare was thrown from the upper tier towards fans in a lower section during the disturbances.

The RFEF's disciplinary committee classified the incident as a "serious offence" and said a similar incident in the future could see the club punished with a stadium closure.

Espanyol, who lost the game 2-1, said in a statement on its website (www.rcdespanyol.com) it would not contest the decision.

Last week, Spain's government-run Anti-violence commission recommended an 18,500 euros fine.

Israel : Betar Jerusalem - Kiryat Shmona - 04/10/2008

Source : Jerusalem Post

A Betar Jerusalem football fan was arrested on suspicion of trying to run the team's bus off the road on the way back from Saturday's away defeat against Ironi Kiryat Shmona, police said Sunday.

Police also said that fans rioted after the game and smashed the car window of Kiryat Shmona's Arab midfielder Abbas Suan.

Feyenoord move to stop repeat of UEFA Cup trouble - 08/10/2008

Source : Reuters

Feyenoord have asked their fans not to travel to France's AS Nancy for their UEFA Cup match later this month because of fears of a repeat of the crowd violence that marred the tie between the two clubs in 2006.

The Dutch club said they would not sell tickets to their fans for the tie on Oct. 23 after the twice UEFA Cup winners were paired with Nancy in the group stage again.

The Rotterdam side were expelled from the 2006/07 competition by UEFA following crowd trouble involving their fans in Nancy in November 2006.

Feyenoord qualified from the group stage but were kicked out by UEFA, allowing Tottenham Hotspur a bye in the first knockout round.

"We don't expect the people who caused the problems in 2006 to travel to France but it is logical that the French authorities are keen to prevent any problems," financial director Onno Jacobs was quoted as saying on the Feyenoord website on Wednesday.

"Every minor incident could lead to exaggerated reactions, with possible serious consequences and we cannot take that risk."

"We think that our fans will understand this decision as the future of Feyenoord is more important than this single match."

Poland: Widzew Lodz - GKS Katowice - 08/10/2008

Source: www.niebiescy.pl

Widzew & Ruch Chorzow v OB.









Source: youtube.com

Widzew Lodz & Ruch Chorzow v OB:
http://pl.youtube.com/watch?v=_wi0dmgQuug
http://pl.youtube.com/watch?v=XlF4iL0g1SI

French minister warns violence affecting clubs - 08/10/2008

Source : AFP

Violence in stadiums is an increasing problem for clubs and is hampering their growth, French Sports Minister Bernard Laporte said Wednesday.

Violence is "a factor hampering clubs' growth" and hence their competitiveness Laporte opined.

"One no longer wishes to bring one's child to the ground. For example, you're concerned when you go to the Parc des Princes (Paris St Germain's home ground) and this violence is one of the factors hampering clubs' growth," Laporte told a parliamentary social affairs commission into French clubs.

The conclusions of a report on the issue are expected next month.

Former French rugby coach Laporte said that existing laws had to be applied more rigorously to clamp down on violence at football grounds.

He insisted that England, which had to bring its house in order following a ban from European competition imposed on English clubs in the mid-to-late 1980s, were now "much stricter" in enforcing banning orders on hooligans.

Bulgary - Italy - 11/10/2008

Source: MSN + Rai (videos)

Football fans in Bulgaria riot ahead of World Cup qualifier against Italy

Football fans rioted ahead of Italy's 0-0 draw at Bulgaria on Saturday in a World Cup qualifying match.

Reports said visiting fans shouted fascist slogans on their way to the stadium and started rioting once they got inside, swinging belts and throwing objects toward Bulgaria supporters.

The ANSA news agency reported that police brought the situation under control but then Bulgaria fans whistled during the playing of the Italian anthem and Italian fans burned Bulgarian flags.

Italian football federation president Giancarlo Abete said that the Italian fans risk being identified and held accountable.

Abete told Italian TV: "We're going to have to check if there was inappropriate behavior. And if there was, whether it should be sanctioned."

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Source: Reuters

Italy worry about facist fans at Sofia draw

Holders Italy were reasonably happy with Saturday's 0-0 draw against Bulgaria in World Cup qualifying Group Eight but were less pleased by some minor crowd trouble in Sofia.

With very few chances in the game, Italian media focused on a group of away fans who threw bottles at Bulgarian supporters and made fascist salutes and chants.

Italy has been battling a soccer hooligan problem in recent years while there have been tensions with eastern European immigrants throughout the country.

"The fans need to be punished," Italian soccer federation president Giancarlo Abete told Rai television. "Tickets were sold with names on them so we can trace every single person."

Diplomatic officials said three Italian fans had been detained in Sofia for burning a Bulgarian flag.

On the field, debutant Simone Pepe had an average game while fellow striker Giuseppe Rossi, who came on as a substitute for his first cap, was more involved and could be pushing for a start in Wednesday's home match against Montenegro in Lecce.

Bayern Munich forward Luca Toni will be missing through suspension after picking up a booking in Sofia and has been replaced in the squad by frontman Fabio Quagliarella, his club side Udinese said in a statement.

Struggling Toni would probably not have started in Lecce anyway after making another uninspired appearance as a substitute against Bulgaria with the lively Alberto Gilardino beginning the game ahead of him.

"I'm satisfied with the way we played," Italy coach Marcello Lippi told reporters. "We didn't create many chances but we also didn't allow the Bulgarians to score. This team is growing in experience after every single match."

Italy top Group Eight with seven points from three games.



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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-fv3yJ1Qko

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngt_VIgztiM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKncfhkHCDc

Source: Associated Press

Football fans rioted ahead of Italy's 0-0 draw at Bulgaria on Saturday in a World Cup qualifying match.

Visiting fans shouted fascist slogans on their way to the stadium and started rioting once they got inside, swinging belts and throwing objects toward Bulgaria supporters, reports said.

Police brought the situation under control but then Bulgaria fans whistled during the playing of the Italian anthem and Italian fans burned Bulgarian flags, the ANSA news agency reported.

Italian football federation president Giancarlo Abete said that the Italian fans risk being identified and held accountable.

"We're going to have to check if there was inappropriate behavior. And if there was, whether it should be sanctioned," Abete told Italian TV. "Ticket sales are done by name, and every single person can be traced down."

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Source : Press

Senegal - Gambia - 11/10/2008

Source: Reuters

Senegalese riots after team exits World Cup

Angry Senegalese fans attacked the country's soccer federation headquarters on Saturday, smashing windows, after the national team was eliminated from qualifying for the 2010 World Cup by drawing 1-1 with Gambia.
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After the draw, which also eliminated the Teranga Lions from the next African Nations Cup, furious supporters set up burning barricades around the stadium and clashed with riot police who fired tear gas and charged them with batons.

At least one person was injured, witnesses said.

Senegal finished third in Group Six of the African zone second round and failed to progress to round three.

The rioters stoned the Senegalese Football Federation building and also torched a bus outside, Col. Abdoulaye Fall of the local gendarmerie said.

Senegal, who reached the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup, took the lead in the second half of their qualifying match against West African neighbours Gambia with a goal by Abdou Kader Mangane, which set off celebrations in the home crowd.

But the mood turned ugly when Gambia's Scorpions equalised through Tijan Jaiteh five minutes from the end.

Fans started tearing down publicity billboards and fencing and threw stones, sticks, bottles, metal bars and debris onto the pitch. Baton-wielding police tried to restore order.

The Senegalese supporters then blocked a major highway outside the stadium with burning tyres, rubbish and rocks, and black smoke filled the sky.

"Senegal is eliminated, they played a zero game, we're tired of it," said one disappointed fan, Alassane Ndiata, 18.

Senegal also failed to reach the finals of the 2006 World Cup, a disappointment which triggered intense criticism of the players and the federation.

VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP4p3VR2HuY

http://www.spitsnieuws.nl/archives/video/2008/10/grote_rellen_na_voetbalwedstri.html

Poland - Czech Republic - 11/10/2008

Source: http://www.legialive.pl

Czech side










Polish side:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1L88sdM3jw

Helmond Sport - Top Oss - 10/11/2008

Source: http://www.kliknieuws.nl + http://www.brabantsdagblad.nl + forum

A young man, aged 18, from Oss wasarrested this friday night, at 9.55pm near the station.
It seems he was part of a mob and fought a man on a bike.

In fact, a mob of about 40 Top Oss made the trip to Helmond by train, without tickets and drunk inside it.
Police knewed the situation.

Helmond lads mobbed up with about 60.

Ban on hooligans to apply cross-Border - 11/10/2008

Source: The Scotsman

A LEGAL loophole which allows football hooligans banned in England to attend games in Scotland is to be closed.
Jim Murphy, who this week took over as Scottish Secretary, yesterday revealed on his internet blog that the UK government would bring in laws ensuring that banning orders south of the Border would also apply in Scotland.

The problem was highligh

ted when a number of Rangers fans went on the rampage in Manchester during the club's Uefa Cup final defeat earlier this year. Five supporters were given football banning orders in England, but Strathclyde Police needed further legal action to ensure the restrictions applied in Scotland.

Mr Murphy, in a further sign of his wish to seize the political agenda after offering talks with the SNP on the economic crisis, said he had agreed with the Home Office that banning orders would apply UK-wide.

"This is an important step that will help us put an end to the sort of inexcusable football-related disorder we saw in Manchester in May," he said.

The orders prevent fans from attending games in the UK and abroad and last for at least three years. They will prevent 3,130 fans with banning orders in England and Wales from attending games in Scotland. There are 24 banning orders in force in Scotland.

Rangers FC said the move was a "positive development". Head of security Kenny Scott said: "Hooligans who take advantage of the loophole which exists in the law will now find themselves subject to UK wide bans no matter which country they are convicted in."

The Scottish Football Association said: " There is no point in banning known troublemakers from football matches in England and Wales and that order not applying up here in Scotland."

Shrewsbury - Port Vale - 11/10/2008

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

Vale fans arrested after Shrewsbury clash

POLICE have charged three fans following scuffles at the Port Vale away match in Shrewsbury on Saturday.

After a tense game which finished with a dramatic two one win for Vale in stoppage time, Shrewsbury supporters were fuming and jubilant Vale fans clashed with them on the pitch.

Police and stewards rushed into the break up the fracas and four fans were arrested, one has since been cautioned and the other three have been charged and released.

Two of those facing court are Port Vale fans, one accused of breaching a football banning order, the other suspected of invading the pitch.

Another man of unknown allegiance has been charged with using threatening or abusive behaviour outside the ground.

The caution was handed out to a Shrewsbury supporter who was suspected of invading the pitch.

VIDEOS:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDMib1FTDbg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsO4xy6Bksk

Germany - Russia - 11/10/2008

Source: mail (thanks to the sender)

Bremen+Essen vs CSKA (40x40) win of CSKA (Yaroslavka) and Dortmund with Munster vs Spartak (15x15) win of Spartak

Slovakia - Poland - 15/10/2008


Source: www.interia.pl

Poles against OB:












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http://futbal.sme.sk/c/4127478/slovensko-zdolalo-po-drame-polsko-21.htmll
http://www.dziennik.pl/foto/article252155/081016jkl010.html?gallerySeq=1#top

Stal Rzeszow & Radomiak Radom
http://www.ultrasgang.eu/?p=169

http://sport.interia.pl/raport/elms2010/news/mamy-film-z-zadymy/wideo/zobacz-stadionowa-rozrobe-w-bratyslawie,2892825

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjfZXaEgP7Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhhVgejBNM4

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh0oQ0C4SEc

Poland : 25 years behind bars for death of football fan - 15/10/2008

Source : Thenews.pl

A court of appeal in Białystok, north-east Poland, has convicted a 20-year old man with the murder of a football fan.

Adrian Grygorczuk was put on trial for assisting the murder of a fan of one of Białystok’s football clubs. It is the second time Grygorczuk has been on trial for the same offence. The first sentence was 15 years, but the court of first instance overuled the decision, suggesting a longer jail sentence.

In handing out the verdict, the Białystok court said that even though 25 years is the longest possible sentence for such a crime, it was justified due to the demoralised character of Grygorczuk.

“It is a banishment from society, although the role of the court is to protect society from such wrongdoers,” judge Andrzej Czapka said after the court hearing. He added that the victim had no chance of survival after he was attacked by four football hooligans.

Judge Czapka noted that Grygorczuk already had suspended sentences for violence, and that he “has no sense of guilt”.

All the way through the trial, the accused pleaded only to battery, and not to murder. He apologised to his 19-year old victim’s parents after the trial was concluded.

Two other members of the gang that killed the football fan are serving sentences of 13 and 15 years. The search is on for the fourth member, and a European arrest warrant is out for his capture.

UEFA should hold firm on racism and retain the Atletico Madrid punishment - 15/10/2008

Source : Squarefootball

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo is widely quoted as believing that next weeks Champions' League game with Liverpool will take place at the Vicente Calderon in Madrid. Despite the three match UEFA ban (one game suspended) imposed by UEFA for racist behaviour by Spanish fans as he believes that the punishment will be removed on appeal. This probably matches a sentiment across Europe that echoes the old English refusenik attitude that you can't stop a tiny minority intent on racism or violence.

But as the English example shows, you can stop a tiny minority, but it usually takes a tragic catalyst. For English football the disasters at Bradford, Hillborough and Heysel were deeply felt, and the actions of the authorites in banning English clubs from Europe and forcing through measures on all-seater stadiums, CCTV, stewarding, banning known hooligans from travelling and so on have transformed the image and facilities for supporters of English clubs.

That the measures passed through with barely a murmer of opposition showed how shameful English society felt about the disasters. Will it take another disaster to turn round the opinions of continental European clubs? Can you imagine a blanket ban of Spanish clubs as a result of an incident at an Atletico match being accepted by Real Madrid or Barcelona without a massive legal challenge?

When Liverpool's John Barnes was bombarded with bananas twenty years ago the situation was considered out of control, but similar behaviour has now been eliminated. Rooting out the trouble makers means that a similar situation won't happen again in England in the forseeable future. Yet England players can go to play abroad and have racist chants aimed at them almost without punishment.

In the Atletico case UEFA should be applauded for its harder line on racism; and should be encouraged to impose increasingly draconian measures on clubs or countries that repeatedly offend. In the short term this will probably cause a lot of inconvenience for travelling Liverpool fans. But if it results in a reduction of racism and violence at European football matches - without the need for a disaster - then can anyone really oppose it?

Almost the last word to Real Madrid defender Michel Salgado:

"You can't punish an entire fan base for the racist behaviour of a few people in the crowd. I think they've been too drastic in their decision. There's racism in every stadium due to a minority of the crowd. It has nothing to do with sport. This punishment sets a precedent. We'll have to wait to see what Uefa does whenever this happens again; if every stadium has to be shut down because of this, many games will be played behind closed doors."

Fair enough analysis, he sounds appropriately worried in a 'but for the grace of God go I' kind of way but it strikes me as exactly the kind of comment that English racism apologists would have spouted in 1978 or 1988 - not 2008. Something along the lines of 'it's society's problem - not football's' was arrant nonsense then and hasn't improved with age. If Spanish football has to be played behind closed doors or at neutral stadiums to get it to deal with racism then that is what should happen. UEFA should hold firm.

Italy: Just One Fan Arrested! - 15/10/2008

Source : Goal.com

Following the crowd troubles that took place in Sofia last weekend, the FIGC ensured that there would be ‘more control’ in Lecce earlier tonight to prevent such problems from occurring.

Three out of 144 travelling fans were arrested in Sofia last weekend, as the crowds of Italian football continue to be a persistent issue.

As a result, the FIGC president Giancarlo Abete assured fans of Italian football that there would be tighter security in place at the Via del Mare this week, in order to take the first steps in attempting to at least minimize the crowd issues in Italy.

Thankfully, there have been no reports of crowd violence from the Italy-Montenegro match, with just one arrest being made prior to the contest.

A fan who tried to enter the stadium in Lecce was arrested by police and prevented entry into the ground. The man, who is yet to be named, was presented with a ticket to a turnstile; however, it was blocked and consequently lead to the intervention of the police.

Goal.com will keep you updated on the situation; but hopefully for Abete and the FIGC, this is the first step towards overcoming the problems they face.

England - Wales - UEFA Under 21 European Championship - 14/10/2008

Source : PA photos

Leeds fans banned from games after trouble in Northampton - 17/10/2008

Source : Northampton Chronicle & Echo

Four Leeds United fans accused of wrecking a Northampton pub have been banned from attending football matches until their case is heard.

Liam Cook, 23, from Rotherham, Dean Pressley, 42, from Sheffield, Christopher Marsden, 21, of Leeds and 23-year-old Robert Slater, from Huddersfield, are accused of violent disorder at the Shoemakers Tavern on Saturday, February 9, causing £8,000 damage.

The alleged football hooligans are said to have travelled to Northampton from Yorkshire without tickets for the match against the Cobblers, which ended as a 1-1 draw, and caused a major disturbance as well as damage to the pub after being escorted out of the town centre.

All four defendants, who have yet to indicate their pleas, appeared before magistrates in Northampton yesterday during two hearings where their case was committed to the crown court.

Speaking to confirm their names, dates of birth and addresses, they are accused of committing violent disorder at the pub in Spring Boroughs while the game was being played at Sixfields.

The magistrates, who previously declined jurisdiction, released them all on bail but with a condition they are banned from attending any designated football matches until further notice.

The Chronicle & Echo reported in February that the pub landlord described his pub being besieged by rioting Leeds football hooligans.

Manhole covers were thrown at the building, road signs and rocks at the windows which cause more than £8,000 worth of damage.

During Northampton Town's match against Leeds, several cases of violent disorder were reported to police and a total of 18 men, all Leeds United supporters, were arrested.

The landlord at the Shoemakers Tavern, who asked not to be named, said as many as 50 Leeds fans descended on the Spring Boroughs pub intent on causing trouble.

He said: "We had about 30 Cobblers fans inside having a quiet drink, and they were as good as gold and not even boisterous.

"Then trouble started outside when I'd say at least 50 people started throwing whatever they could get their hands on at the pub. They were hurling rocks to start with, then road signs and manhole covers. They smashed every single window. Usually I don't even have to put on extra staff when Cobblers play because we never get any trouble, and the fans don't drink in here."

The Cobblers will next be playing Leeds United at Sixfields on Tuesday, November 5.

Five-year match ban for Preston North End thugs - 17/10/2008

Source : This Is Lancashire

Four Preston North End football thugs have been have been banned from matches for the next five years after they were involved in violent clashes.

Preston police conducted an 18-month investigation into the thugs resulting in each man receiving a five-year banning order at Preston Magistrates Court.

Stewart Baker, 18, of The Paddock, Fulwood, Lewis Dickinson, 20, of Whitmore Place, Ribbleton, Lewis Bell, 19, of Burnside Avenue, Ribbleton and 17-year-old Matthew Cartwright, of Gamull Lane were all issued with the bans prohibiting them from attending any football matches in England or Wales.

The four were involved in three incidents of football violence including one at last season's away defeat to Coventry City at the Ricoh Arena.

They were also involved in violence at PNE's match against Hull City in November 2007 and against West Bromwich Albion in August 2007.

Detective Inspector Ian Dawson, of Preston Police, said: “We will take all steps necessary to impact on people involved in football violence and I think this sends out a strong message ahead of next months local derby between Preston and Blackpool.

“This is a fantastic result. It is the first time a ban of this type has been applied for and granted at Preston Magistrates Court and not only does this five-year ban prevent them from going anywhere near a football game it means that should anyone breach if they would face jail.”

The order includes a strict five-mile exclusion zone at away grounds when PNE or England play.

It excludes them from an area around the Deepdale ground and the city centre three hours before and four hours after home games.

The group have to seek the permission from the British Transport Police if they wish to use the rail network on a day when Preston play away.

They also have to surrender passports when England play abroad and sign on at the police station on the day of any England away games.

Dave Shepherd, ground safety officer, said: “PNE work in partnership with Lancashire Police towards reducing football-related crime and does not want to be associated with this type of individual in any way.

“The length of the ban reflects the serious nature of criminal activity they were involved in.”

Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United : Police swamp Steel City derby - 17/10/2008

Source : Sheffield Telegraph

HUNDREDS of police officers have been drafted in to prevent trouble at Sheffield's first Steel City derby of the season.
They will be joined by mounted officers, police motorcyclists, specials, PCSOs and dog handlers for the game, which kicks-off at 1.15pm on Sunday.

The force helicopter will also be used while and CCTV cameras across the city will be examined for any signs of possible trouble between rival fans.

Police undercover 'spotters' will also be looking for known troublemakers and people serving football banning orders, which prevent them going near Hillsborough football ground.

Pubs in Hillsborough have been asked to close between 3pm and 5pm in a bid to encourage fans to go home instead of drinking.

And fans travelling to Hillsborough on trams will be encouraged to use services laid on for them and officers will be on board to reduce the risk of potential clashes.

Officers will be using new legislation under the Violent Crime Reduction Act which gives them the power to ban people from an area for up to 48 hours if they suspect they have been or likely to get involved in alcohol-related violence.

Chief Inspector Rachel Barber, responsible for policing the derby, said the arrangements are aimed at minimising disruption across the city but accepts there will be some knock-on effects for such a large game and policing operation.

"The Sheffield derby is seen as a key day for fans from both clubs and while there is obvious rivalry between the two sets of supporters, this day should be a celebration of football in Sheffield and not used as an excuse by a small minority to engage in disorder and anti-social behaviour.

"South Yorkshire Police and the two clubs are working closely together, along with other partners, to ensure the genuine supporters have a safe and enjoyable day.

"For the small minority of people known for football violence and who's intent is to cause trouble, they are advised to stay away. Sheffield Wednesday and the police will not tolerate or allow anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs into the grounds."

Sheffield's Deputy District Commander Chief Supt Simon Torr said: "The safety of fans and providing reassurance of those living near the stadium and the wider public in Sheffield is paramount.

"We will be making sure there is minimum disruption before and after the game and that everyone enters and leaves the stadium safely.

"To ensure the safety of fans attending the game, policing operations to prevent the disorder caused by a tiny minority are already under way."

Millwall FC - Leeds United - 18/10/2008

Source: forum

At the end of the game, angry about the result (3-1) Leeds fans became mad and threw missiles around the Den.
During the game, a few seats were exchanged.

It seems other troubles erupted before the game.



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Source: The Yorkshire Post + dailymail.co.uk

Hooligans targeted ahead of game

POLICE in London are targeting troublemakers in the run-up to this Saturday's match between Leeds United and Millwall.
Metropolitan Police said yesterday that they will be "employing a range of tactics to identify and target troublemakers", both on the day and in advance of the game.

The force is working with Millwall FC, British Transport Police (BTP) and West Yorkshire Police to ensure the fixture is trouble-free, a police spokesman said.

"Metropolitan Police officers from across London, supported by colleagues from BTP, will be at the Millwall ground (the Den) and throughout London for the event, providing a high-visibility presence to reassure fans and the local community."

Though known hooligans are being identified, there is no information that hooligans are organising anything specific.

"While there is no information at present to suggest that acts of organised disorder are planned, we remain committed to ensuring the Den remains a safe place for all to watch football," the spokesman said.

"We encourage both Millwall and Leeds United fans to work with us to create a pleasant and safe atmosphere to allow everyone to enjoy the day.

"We remind supporters that tickets will only be available for purchase until 5pm on Wednesday October 15. Tickets will not be available on match day; we therefore advise anyone without tickets not to travel to the game."

Supt Peter Vincent of Southwark Police said: "Our overall aim is to facilitate law-abiding fans' travel to and from the match and create a safe environment for them to enjoy the game. We've been working closely with the clubs and other agencies involved to make sure this happens.

"We want to send a clear message that we will police match day fairly but firmly to ensure the game passes without incident and allow true football fans to enjoy the day.

"We also want to ensure that local residents are able to go about their business safely and with minimum disruption."







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Arsenal FC - Everton FC - 18/10/2008

Source: forum + dailymail.co.uk

It seems when Arsenal scored the equaliser, coins were threw at Everton fans.
Situation was the same when it was 2-1 and troubles erupted between Everton fans and local stewards.
Police forces made an intervention.

VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1Lwnla-KQo

TOOK OFF AN EVERTON SITE :

"As Everton were being beaten 3-1 at The Emirates today, rather than spending the last ten minutes of the game urging the two fresh-legged strikers to grab an equaliser, many Evertonians spent their time dodging missiles from Arsenal fans sat above them.

Many more found themselves at the mercy of stewards and police officers who forcibly ejected them from the stadium for having the nerve to complain about the behaviour of the home fans, whilst others simply tried to protect their children from coins, bottles of "fluid" and matchday programmes.

One fan saw his 12 year old son hit by a coin from above, and as he shielded him from further missiles had a video taken of the incident in which you can see things landing and the reaction it provoked.

In a modern stadium there is simply no excuse for placing rival fans above each other in tiers, and no excuse for provisions not to be made for this to be avoided - if Everton can ensure this doesn't happen in a 90 year old stand, then Arsenal should be capable of doing it in a purpose-built arena."

Kidderminster - Wrexham - 18/10/2008

Source: forum

It seems 7 Kidderminster lads fought with 20 Kettering Town lads in Kettering city center.
The 7 were turned over.

Aston Villa - Portsmouth FC - 18/10/2008

Source: BBC

FA probes Villa Park coin attack

The Football Association will investigate the incident that saw an assistant referee hit by a coin during Portsmouth's draw with Aston Villa.

Phil Sharp needed treatment to his head during the closing stages at Villa Park, but was able to officiate until the end of the goalless draw.

The FA intends to speak with the police and Villa, who condemned the incident that happened in front of the dug-out.

A Villa spokesman said "any culprit will be banned for life".

The club's spokesman Steve Tudgay added: "We can confirm a 50 pence coin was thrown at Phil Sharp. There was a cut to his head, although he required no stitches and he is fine.

"The police and the club will hold a joint investigation and CCTV footage will be checked and the culprit will be dealt with by police."

Sharp was clearly shaken and sank to his knees before resuming with a plaster on his forehead.

It was probably thrown at me in all honesty but whoever does such things is a coward and a moron

Harry Redknapp

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp gesticulated angrily towards the crowd behind the dug-out and stewards moved in to police that section.

Redknapp believed the coin was aimed at him and called for the "moron" responsible to be given a lifetime ban.

"They are a disgrace to the game," said Redknapp, who was celebrating 25 years in football management.

"It was probably thrown at me in all honesty but whoever does such things is a coward and a moron.

"Hopefully the culprit will be banned from football for life. There is no place in our marvellous game for that."

Villa manager Martin O'Neill described the incident as "totally unacceptable".

"There's no place for that in the game whatsoever and it shouldn't happen," the Northern Irishman told BBC Sport.

"We pride ourselves on being supporter friendly. The chairman has made a big effort to try and get supporters down here, get them in an atmosphere which is conducive to supporting our side.

"But you'd hope, at the same token, those sort of things shouldn't happen. I'm obviously disappointed."

You should not be throwing coins - it's dangerous

Martin O'Neill

When asked whether the perpetrator should be banned for life, O'Neill said: "Whether it was particularly aimed at the linesman or not doesn't matter.

"You should not be throwing coins, it's dangerous and I totally agree with Harry."

Portsmouth and Villa consolidated their places in the top half of the Premier League table after the hard-fought draw.

The visitors started well with England striker Jermain Defoe missing a sitter, while Villa had numerous chances to get a second-half winner with John Carew heading against the bar late on.

But the game will be remembered for the incident involving Sharp at the very end.