Season 08/09 - January

Rennes - St Etienne - 24/01/2009

Source: mail (thanks to the sender)

It seems some St Etienne fans entered the local boozer of RCK.
Some banners and other things were stolen without any local resistance.

Atalanta Bergamo - Inter Milan - 18/01/2009

Source: La Republica

Riots, firecrackers and people injured

Troubles occured during this game, opposing both sides of fans.
At 6.30pm about 300 Inter supporters who arrived at the stadium were pelted with bricks by locals.

During the game, firecrackers were threw on local terraces.
A man was injured and another arrested.

La Spal - Hellas Verona - 18/01/2009

Source: La Repubblica

A man injured during troubles

Tensions before and after the game, played in the afternoon in Ferrara.
Both sides of supporters fronted themselves.
About 700 Verona fans made the trip and many policemen were on duty for this game.
Finally, a Verona supporter was injured and transfered at hospital.
Twelve people were arrested by police who must check CCTV.

Italy: Canavese - Alessandria - 18/01/2009

Source: http://www.valenza.it + http://abbatantuono.blogspot.com/2009/01/canavese-alessandria.html

A policeman was injured and 3 supporters were arrested during troubles which occured in San Giusto.

At the end of the game both sides of supporters fronted themselves in front of the main stand.

Newcastle: Rowdy fans upset town - 24/01/2009

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

AWAY-DAY soccer yobs were accused of rowdy behaviour on a trip from the Toon.

More than 300 Newcastle fans stopped in Chorley, Lancashire, on their way to Ewood Park to see United play Blackburn last Saturday. Local people say teenagers ran amok.

It has been claimed dozens of fans verbally abused passers-by, vomited and smashed glasses.

Lancashire Police said they dealt with the situation quickly, and the group calmed down. Nobody was arrested.

Now the Newcastle United Supporters Club is appealing to members to name the fans.

Trouble flared when between 300 and 400 supporters arrived in Chorley.

Local people say dozens gathered in The Crown pub and spilled out on to the street. There were reports they vandalised street furniture and pulled up plants.

A spokeswoman for Lancashire Police said: “The club told us 300 to 400 fans would be stopping in Chorley.

“Some were being anti-social and disorderly. A couple of officers attended to speak to them but no-one was arrested.”

But Nicola Morris, who owns nearby business The Beauty Box, said: “Two of my girls who were working on Saturday were too frightened to go out.

“We got no customers and Saturday is our main shopping day.

“The girls had the shop radio and phoned the police. One officer turned up, had a word with a few of the lads and then drove off.

“The lack of a police response was disappointing. It was a frightening experience for our staff.”

United away supporters usually stop in Chorley, about 20 minutes from Blackburn, heading for games in the North West.

Both Lancashire Police and the supporters club say this is the first time there has been problems.

It is understood there were extra seats for away fans last Saturday and Michael Teasdale, spokesman for the supporters club, believes some young fans, who are not regular away supporters may have caused the bother.

“I believe these people were not part of the regular travelling away support,” he said.

“While increased support is great for our support it can, as with other clubs, often have the negative side of attracting an unfavourable element.

“We deplore any sort of violence, aggression or intimidating behaviour in and around football matches.”

A spokeswoman for Northumbria Police said: “It is standard procedure for officers from the Northumbria Police Football Unit to liaise with the host force before, during and after a Newcastle United away fixture.

“In this case 5,000 Newcastle fans attended and coaches stopped in various towns in the Lancashire area en route to Ewood Park.

“We are aware that the sheer number of fans caused concern among local businesses. However there were no incidents of violence or disorder with Blackburn fans.”

Millwall condemn violence at Hull - 24/01/2009

Source : South London Press

MILLWALL chiefs have acted quickly to distance the club from hooligans who pulled up seats and threw them at opposing fans at the KC Stadium this afternoon.

The actions of a few yobs from both sides spoiled a big FA Cup fourth round tie against Hull, with bottles and seats being thrown between both sets of fans.

Trouble began about 20 minutes before kick-off with home supporters and travelling fans confronting each other across a narrow seated area covering in netting.

A single line of about 20 stewards separated the two rival groups, and it wasn't until moments before kick-off that police arrived to drive the them apart.

Projectiles continued to fly across the gap, with the opposing crowds at one stage coming within four yards of each other.

But riot police eventually arrived to restore order. Damage was caused to seats in both areas, and to some property outside the ground.

South Humberside police are conducting an inquiry.

The Millwall statement said: "Millwall Football Club strongly condemn the behaviour of certain individuals who detracted from what should have been an enjoyable and memorable occasion for both Millwall and Hull City supporters at the KC Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

"We understand that South Humberside Police will be conducting a full inquiry.

"We will provide our fullest co-operation with any investigation in order that those individuals can be identified and brought to justice."

Hull City officials have blamed Millwall fans for starting the violence.

A statement from the club the day after the game said: "Hull City AFC utterly condemns the violence and criminal damage caused by Millwall supporters at the Kingston Communications Stadium during yesterday's FA Cup Fourth Round tie.

"A full statement will be issued on conclusion of police and stadium investigations, but it is already clear that a significant contingent of the travelling Millwall supporters arrived at the match with the single intention of causing maximum disruption.

"Over 50 seats were destroyed together with toilet facilities and concession shutters, all in the North Stand occupied by visiting supporters."

Tigers chairman Paul Duffen added: "There is no place for this kind of mindless hooliganism in football. It is an ugly throwback to a bygone era which most clubs have long since eradicated from their culture.

"Hull City Football Club will be seeking full financial compensation from Millwall for all the damage and will be making the strongest representations to the football authorities regarding this incident."



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Source : Daily Mail

Hull City condemn hooligans who marred FA Cup clash with Millwall (25/01/2009)

Hull City have condemned the "mindless hooliganism" which marred their 2-0 FA Cup victory over Millwall and accused visiting supporters of attending the match "with the single intention of causing maximum disruption".

Police in riot gear quickly joined stewards to deal with the trouble which first broke out before the kick-off in a corner of the North Stand where the away fans were closest to Hull supporters in the East Stand.

In the second half, a further incident was spotted in the other corner of the North Stand which was packed with Millwall supporters who had made the trip north. Twelve people were arrested.

Tigers chairman Paul Duffen said: "There is no place for this kind of mindless hooliganism in football. It is an ugly throwback to a bygone era which most clubs have long since eradicated from their culture.

"Hull City Football Club will be seeking full financial compensation from Millwall for all the damage and will be making the strongest representations to the football authorities regarding this incident."

A statement on the club's website read: "Hull City AFC utterly condemns the violence and criminal damage caused by Millwall supporters at the Kingston Communications Stadium during yesterday's FA Cup fourth round tie.

"A full statement will be issued on conclusion of police and stadium investigations, but it is already clear that a significant contingent of the travelling Millwall supporters arrived at the match with the single intention of causing maximum disruption.

"Over 50 seats were destroyed together with toilet facilities and concession shutters, all in the North Stand occupied by visiting supporters."

Croatia: Serbian flag set on fire - 25/01/2009

Source: Tanjug

Two men were detained last night in the Croatian capital of Zagreb after they set a Serbian flag on fire in the city's central square.

Croatia is currently hosting the World Handball Championship in several of its towns. The Serbian national squad is yet to play in Zagreb.

In the first phase of the competition, Serbia's team was in Poreč, Istria, where reports said they received an excellent welcome.

The championship then moved south to Zadar, where incidents started.

The local mayor said yesterday that all the flags of the participating countries would be removed from a square, because residents complained about the Serbian flag on display.

On Friday night, police received an anonymous tip-off that said there was a bomb in the Kolovare Hotel, where besides the Serbian, six other national teams were staying. The tip-off turned out to be a hoax.

Later on, two hooligans demolished a car with Serbian license plates that belonged to Hemofarm basketball club Director Marko Ivanović, who was in Zadar for a regional basketball league fixture.

Last night, Serbia drew the game with Germany, playing to constant booing and shouts of "Kill the Serb", but, reports said, with no major incidents.

CHARLTON vs PALACE: Fans warned about derby match travel - 25/01/2009

Source : News Shopper

SUPPORTERS are being urged to stagger their journeys to the local derby between Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace.

Tuesday’s match at The Valley, Floyd Road, Charlton, is expected to draw a large crowd of around 15,000 people and public transport could get very busy.

British Transport Police officers will be at stations to help with crowd management so everyone can get to the game.

No extra train services will be available and the match will not be delayed for people who do not get there by the 7.45pm kick off.

Chief Inspector Jim Little said: “Fans are urged to arrive at the Valley turnstiles in plenty of time to assist police and stewards.

"For those people who do choose to travel and use the line to Charlton, we would ask them to be patient while we work with rail staff to ensure everyone gets to their destinations in safety."

He added fans should also be considerate of other commuters and not to overindulge in alcohol.

The officer said: "It's often a case where a small minority try to spoil the occasion for the majority.

“We’re urging supporters to be respectful of other passengers and rival fans.

"We’re not here to spoil the fun but people have the right to travel on the railway network and go about their business in safety and without being subjected to offensive or drunken behaviour and such behaviour will be dealt with appropriately."

Cardiff City - Arsenal FC - FA Cup - 25/01/2009

Source : Sportinglife + Press

THREE HELD AFTER CUP CLASH

Three people were arrested after a "minor incident" at Cardiff's FA Cup clash with Arsenal, police said.

The Bluebirds held the Gunners to a goalless draw in the fourth-round tie at Ninian Park, in Cardiff, south Wales.

South Wales Police said they made three arrests as a result of a disorder after a match which had been otherwise uneventful.

"There was a minor incident as a result of which three people were arrested for public disorder," a spokeswoman said.

She added that it was unknown at this time whether those arrested were Cardiff or Arsenal fans.



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Newcastle United yobs banned from matches - 26/01/2009

Source : Evening Chronicle

THEY'RE the ugly face of football, bringing shame to the Toon Army.

And two louts police say are behind organised soccer violence in the region are today banned from the sport.

Darren Fryer and Steven Denison have been present at large-scale dust-ups involving United’s most notorious hooligans in recent years.

Dad-of-two Fryer, 38, of Wallinfen, Leam Lane, Gateshead, has been hit with a three-year banning order after officers from Northumbria Police’s football intelligence unit linked him to a string of violent clashes.

He was at the scene of an organised brawl with Carlisle United fans during a pre-season friendly with the Magpies, which saw families terrified as a pub was turned into a battle ground.

And after this season’s Magpies clash with Hull City, which saw fans protest against Mike Ashley, he was in a nearby pub with so-called “risk supporters,” who were heard chanting “Don’t be a mug, be a soccer thug.”

Despite already being subject to a football banning order, preventing him from going into grounds, police say he has continued to tour the country on the look-out for a ruck.

Jobless Denison, 35, of Fenham, Newcastle, was one of the yobs arrested at the Sunderland versus Newcastle derby last October.

He travelled without a ticket and was heard yelling “I’m going through there to see that lot,” before being picked up by police.

Denison was also part of a Magpies mob that caused chaos after the previous derby game, at St James’s Park, in April 2008.

Both yobs have been hit with three-year bans, which prevent them from going to any game in England and Wales for three years, as well as city centres where Newcastle United are playing on match days.

Sgt Glenn Patterson, of the Northumbria police football intelligence unit, said: “These cases show we will always take a hard line on any form of violence or disorder at football matches in the Northumbria Police area.”

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Yob 1: Steven Denison

DRUNKEN Steven Denison was arrested before the Sunderland derby game on October 25 last year at The Stadium of Light.

Newcastle fans who travelled by train were being escorted to the ground when Denison was spotted, struggling to stand, with his arms raised and shouting to a group of Sunderland fans.

He made his way through the crowd and fell into another male and then into a PC, who heard him shout: "I’m going there, to see that lot."

After continuing to hurl abuse at the officer, he was arrested.

The officer could smell booze on Denison’s breath, his eyes were glazed, speech slurred and he was unsteady on his feet.

He was warned but started shouting: "You are only doing this because I’m an away lad, I’m going to the match, even without a ticket."

On Sunday, April 20 last year, Newcastle also played Sunderland, this time at St James’s Park.

Before the match, a group of 200 Sunderland supporters arrived at Newcastle Central Station.

Groups of Newcastle supporters began arriving and the Sunderland supporters were subsequently surrounded by police officers to be escorted to the ground.

Throughout the walk, they were shadowed by groups of Newcastle supporters shouting abuse and singing songs.

This continued outside the turnstiles and after the match, a similar number of Sunderland supporters again had to be escorted to the train station by police.

At various times Newcastle supporters blocked Barrack Road and Bath Lane to prevent the movement of the Sunderland fans and had to be moved on by police.

Denison was captured throughout the day on four different spotters’ videos at different points of disorder.

He was shown before the match on Clayton Street, gesturing with his arms, as part of a group of Newcastle fans who were trying to follow the Sunderland fans as they were escorted to the stadium.

On one occasion, he was at the front of a group goading Black Cats supporters as they were being led back to the station.



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Yob 2: Darren Fryer

IN April 2007, Newcastle United played Sheffield United and a large group of Newcastle risk supporters were identified by police.

The 32-strong group included a number of people already subject to football banning orders and Fryer was sighted among them on a number of occasions during the day.

On Sunday May 6 2007, information was received by officers that a group of Toon fans were looking for trouble with Sunderland supporters returning from an away fixture at Luton.

Police Patrols were increased near Central Station and at 9.40pm, a group of men became involved in disorder on Neville Street near to the Lounge pub. Officers dispersed the group and no arrests were made. The group included Fryer.

On Saturday July 21 2007, the Magpies travelled to Carlisle to play a pre-season friendly. A large group of Newcastle risk supporters, including Fryer, travelled.

While the game was still in progress, major disorder erupted at the Pippins pub. The manager overheard members of the group making mobile phone calls informing people that they were in Pippins.

Then, 15 to 20 males with Geordie accents came in, including Fryer. One of the group was heard shouting "there they are, three, two, one, go get ’em". The Newcastle group then started throwing glasses, bottles and stools at the Carlisle group.

A post-match investigation took place and 17 men were identified as being part of the Newcastle group. A decision was made to prosecute 10 of those men and they appeared at Carlisle Crown Court and 10 pleaded guilty to an affray.

On July 26, 2007, United played a home fixture against Celtic. At 7.18pm, a hooligan spotter saw a group of Newcastle risk supporters, including Fryer, walk past a large crowd of Celtic supporters drinking in Rosie’s Bar, The Tyneside Irish Centre and at the junction of St Thomas Street with Stowell Street.

At 10.05pm, an officer attended Rosie’s Bar following a report of disorder. Inside he found a group of Newcastle risk supporters, including Fryer.

On January 16 last year, United played Stoke City at home and an officer attended The Black Bull pub, on Barrack Road, Newcastle, where he found several Newcastle risk supporters, including Fryer.

On April 20 last year, the Magpies played Sunderland at St James’s Park and Fryer was spotted in the Black Garter pub with a number of known yobs. Later that morning, before kick- off, a large group of Sunderland supporters had to be escorted by police from Central Station to St James’s Park. A group of Newcastle risk supporters – including Fryer – was filmed on Westgate Road, apparently looking for Sunderland fans.

After the match, a large group of Sunderland fans had to be escorted back to the station and two groups of Newcastle risk supporters formed nearby. Fryer was spotted with Stuart Callaghan, a known hooligan, previously subject to a football banning order.

Hull v Millwall : Police vow to catch football hooligans - 26/01/2009

Source : Hull Daily Mail

Police this afternoon reiterated their pledge to catch hooligans responsible for violent clashes at Hull's KC Stadium.



So far, eight people have been arrested for the disgraceful scenes during the game between Hull City and Millwall in the FA Cup.

Those charged so far are;

A 40-year-old man from Kent charged with trying to enter a sporting event while drunk. He will appear at Hull Magistrates' Court on February 4.

A 44-year-old London man charged with behaviour causing harassment or distress. He will appear before magistrates in Hull on the same day.

An 18-year-old Hull man on the same charge. He will appear in court on the same day.

A 41-year-old man on the same charge. He will also appear before magistrates in Hull on February 4.

A 17-year-old Hull boy on the same charge. He will appear at Hull Magistrates' Court on February 3.

A Humberside Police spokesman refused to release the names of those charged.

Also arrested on suspicion of causing violent disorder were a 23-year-old Hull man, a 27-year-old Hull man and a 37-year-old Hull man. All have been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Chief Inspector Darren Downs said: "We treat incidents like this very seriously and are working alongside other forces to identify those involved."

Police release images of Rangers Uefa Cup Manchester riot suspects - 27/01/2009

Source : STV

Pictures of 49 men suspected of involvement in rioting in Manchester after Rangers Uefa Cup final last year are being issued by police.
Pictures of 49 men suspected of involvement in rioting in Manchester after Rangers Uefa Cup final last year are being issued by police.

Officers have gone through hours of CCTV and hope putting the images on their website will help identify the people responsible.

The suspects in the pictures are wanted by police in connection with a variety of offences, including assault on a police officer, criminal damage and looting.

Detective Superintendent Geoff Wessell, who is leading the investigation, said: "May 14 2008 is a night when shameful violence marred what should have been a wonderful football showcase.

"We now want the public's help in putting names to the faces of the people we believe were involved in the violence.

"Those featured in the images were involved in violence ranging from attacks on police officers and property to general disorder.

"I ask that you take a few minutes to view the images and, if you recognise anyone, please fill in the simple on-line form with the offender's details. If necessary this can be done anonymously.

"It's a simple process that could help us put some violent people behind bars."
Hours of running battles between Rangers hooligans and riot police broke out on the evening of the game which was held at the City of Manchester Stadium in May 2008.
An estimated 150,000 Rangers fans had travelled to Manchester for the game against Russian team with Zenit St Petersburg, along with around 9,000 Zenit fan.

Disorder broke out after a screen in the largest fan zone failed shortly before kick-off. Bottles were thrown at police and engineers sent in to try to repair the problem, and hundreds of fans were left in the city centre without any possibility of seeing the match.

Rangers went on to lose the game 2-0.

The violence that followed saw officers and supporters clash in the streets, with a number of injuries and widespread criminal damage. Forty two Rangers fans were arrested.

One policeman was so badly injured he has only recently returned to work.

In the aftermath of the rioting, Prime Minister Gordon Brown branded the Rangers fans who went on the rampage "a disgrace", and First Minister Alex Salmond said the "shocking and unacceptable" violence had severely dented Scotland's hard-won reputation for well-behaved football fans.



http://news.stv.tv/scotland/72482-view-the-manchester-police-pictures/

Cyprus : Police need public backing to fight hooliganism - 27/01/2009

Source : Cyprus Mail

THE WEEKEND’S football violence was roundly condemned by the government and the political parties – as is the usual practice. All expressed their disapproval of the supporters’ behaviour, which was “out of control”, warning that “hooliganism and fanaticism have taken on epidemic proportions,” and stressing the need for measures against the troublemakers.

It was worrying that the violence was now directed against the police, noted a concerned deputy yesterday. Over 30 policemen were lightly-injured as fans pelted each other and the police with rocks outside the Larnaca stadium, after the Anorthosis-Omonia match. Fans even managed to smash the windscreen of a police car escorting their buses back to Nicosia, by hurling a beer bottle at it. On arrival in Nicosia, other Omonia fans threw rocks at the same patrol car, a police announcement said.

Why did the patrol car drive off as it was pelted with rocks, instead of calling for reinforcements to deal with the hooligans? We can only guess that the police could not take any more negative publicity from the politicians, the clubs and the media. The previous weekend, when trouble erupted during and after the Omonia-APOEL match and the police tried to restore order, they were accused by everyone for allegedly using “excessive violence”. They were also criticised for using tear-gas to disperse a crowd of angry fans.

This is one of the primary reasons why the situation with the hooligans is now out of control. The police are not allowed to enforce law and order because whenever they try to they are accused by the media, clubs and politicians of using “excessive violence”.

All attention shifts from the hooligans to the police, who have become everyone’s favourite punching bag. The problem then becomes the police – and not the violent behaviour of the hooligans. It is as if the police can stop the violence by politely asking the thugs to stop throwing rocks and causing damage to property.

Under the circumstances, it is gross hypocrisy for the very same people, who last week were complaining about the excessive violence used by police against hooligans, to issue warnings about football hooliganism getting out of control.

It is these hypocrites, who want hooliganism eradicated “without the use of force”, who are contributing to the growth of the problem by preventing the police from doing their job properly. On Sunday police did nothing as they were pelted with rocks outside the stadium and their patrol car was destroyed, so that the force could be spared criticism.

But unless the police are allowed to do their job, hooliganism will never be brought under control. It is foolish to suggest that the thugs can be stopped without resort to some force. Of course police will occasionally have to use tear-gas to disperse a violent crowd, even though it would also affect innocent bystanders. The politicians, the clubs, the football authorities and the media have a duty to back the police when such action is taken if they genuinely want football violence to be tackled.

Lazio Fans Invade Training And Abuse Players - 27/01/2009

Source : Goal.com

A number of Lazio fans have invaded the club's training ground, shouting abuse and threatening players, causing them to run for cover...

Things couldn't get worse for Lazio after their own fans turned against them during today's training session, following Sunday's heavy 4-1 defeat at home to Cagliari.

Biancocelesti supporters turned up, but they were in no mood to keep the peace as they shouted abuse at the players. A couple of fans scaled the security fence to confront players, causing coach Delio Rossi to abandon the session as a number of stars ran for cover.

"You are a bunch of women and mercenaries," shouted one angry fan, as reported by Il Corriere Dello Sport.

One supporter even asked Aleksander Kolarov for a fight and he warned the Serbian stopper that he would be waiting for him outside the ground after training.

As tempers flared, the situation always risked getting out of hand. Rossi was quick to intervene as he tried to protect his players from what could have turned out to be a nasty scuffle.

"You are right to be annoyed but please lets calm down and we can talk about this later," Rossi told the angry fans.

The coach then calmly walked back towards the training pitch, and he told his players to carry on with their session.

Lazio were also confronted by the fans on Sunday after the match, and it is believed they blocked the team bus from leaving the stadium.

Football fan attacked at station - 27/01/2009

Source : BBC News

A man was hurt when violence broke out between two groups of rival football fans in a Manchester bar.

The Wigan supporter was hurt when he was attacked by a group of Oldham fans in Sports Bar at Manchester Piccadilly station on 17 January.

British Transport Police (BTP) said the violence followed a busy day when thousands of football fans were travelling through the station.

A man from Wigan has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.

The 20-year-old has since been released on police bail.

Officers are looking at CCTV footage from the station in an attempt to track down the fans involved.

Det Ch Insp Malcolm McKinnon said: "We are confident we will be able to identify the offenders in this case, but would ask that anyone who has information about the incident come forward and speak to police."

He added: "Saturday 17 January was an extremely busy day in terms of the number of football fans using the rail network and I'm pleased to say that the vast majority were well behaved and a credit to their clubs.

"Sadly a minority were intent on causing trouble which spilled over into the violence seen at Manchester Piccadilly."

Sunderland not to blame for Wear-Tyne derby violence - 28/01/2009

Source : Shields Gazette

SUNDERLAND AFC have been cleared of blame for the crowd trouble which marred the last Wear-Tyne derby.

An inquiry was held by the Football Association into the disturbances which saw more than 40 arrests at the Stadium of Light in October.

And it has concluded that the club's matchday safety operation was executed correctly, with every precaution necessary taken to minimise the potential for disorder.

And the club today reiterated ahead of Sunday's return game at St James's Park - another potential flashpoint - that troublemakers are not welcome.

Chairman Niall Quinn said: "All fans have to understand that any form of anti-social behaviour is not acceptable to the club or other supporters.

"While the vast majority of supporters were well behaved in October, the small minority from both clubs who were not tarnished the reputation of their respective clubs, and this could have lead to serious sanctions being taken against us.

"The law is quite simple – any supporter who attempts to go on the pitch during or after a game may be arrested, and they will face the consequences of their actions regarding any anti-social behaviour.

"We have worked hard to ensure that the Stadium of Light is a safe and welcoming place for all supporters to come to, and the club will continue to adopt the strongest possible stance to stamp out any anti-social behaviour by home and visiting fans.

"While we want all fans to be passionate about their team this weekend, we also hope both sets of fans behave appropriately to represent their clubs in the true spirit of a Tyne-Wear derby."

Aris Saloniki - PAOK Saloniki - 25/01/2009

Source : The Canadian Press

Crowd trouble as Aris and PAOK draw 0-0 in Greek league match

Ten-man PAOK Thessaloniki ground out a 0-0 draw at crosstown rival Aris on Sunday in a Greek league match that was interrupted by crowd trouble.

Aris fans tossed various items onto the pitch in the 44th minute, forcing referee Dimitris Kyrkos to interrupt the game for 16 minutes. The referee had earlier shown a red card to PAOK winger Sergio Conceicao for returning an item to the fans.

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Source: Goal.net

Sergio Conceicao was sent off during PAOK Saloniki’s 0-0 draw with rivals Aris for returning an object thrown from the crowd in the first half.

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http://www.dhnet.be/sports/football/article/244534/aris-paok-sergio-conceicao-voit-rouge-et-provoque-des-emeutes.html

Fiorentina - Napoli - 28/01/2009

Source : Goal.com

Fiorentina Fans Arrested For Assaulting A Napoli Fan

A group, believed to be Fiorentina fans, left a Napoli supporter with minor injuries after assaulting him...

Four Fiorentina fans have been arrested in connection with an assault that left a Napoli fan with facial injuries following the Viola's 2-1 win over the Partenopei on Wednesday night.

La Repubblica claims the suspects were stopped by Police soon after the end of the match and they were taken in for questioning over the alleged assault, which reports suggest took place as the Napoli fan left the ground.

It is believed the 50-year-old victim was assaulted by a group of Viola fans. He received a number of injuries, including a wound to his face.

It's not the first time violence has plagued the Tuscan club this season. Last week there were a few scuffles between Fiorentina and Juventus fans in Turin.

Germany : Hallescher FC - SG Dynamo Dresden II - 27/01/2009

Source : hallescherfc.de + mz-web.de

30 Dynamo supporters caused troubles after the game.

The game has been interrupted for five minutes during the first period, while Dynamo fans were invading the pitch to attack the local supporters.
The all left the stadium after a few minutes. According to the police, nobody has been arrested but some of then are already identified.
The Hallescher FC congratulates its fans for not having answer to the visitors provocations.




(c) translation Underground Fans

Dinamo Zagreb to play in europe behind closed doors - 29/01/2009

Source : Reuters

Dinamo Zagreb will have to play their next European club match behind closed doors after UEFA successfully appealed against the earlier decision of its own disciplinary body to issue the club with a 200,000 euros fine.

UEFA's appeals body announced the new sanction on Thursday, along with a 50,000 euros fine and a suspended sentence of a further match behind closed doors in the event of further trouble.

The club were punished for crowd trouble during two UEFA Cup group stage matches at the end of last year.

Derby County - Nottingham Forest - FA Cup - 23/01/2009

Source : This is Nottingham

Police prepare for football hooligans appeal (29/01/2009)

POLICE were tonight finalising arrangements for a fresh appeal to identify hooligans who wrecked a railway carriage and attacked police.

On Friday British Transport Police officers will board the same 6.37pm Nottingham to Birmingham Cross Country train damaged by Forest fans travelling to the Derby FA Cup clash on January 23.

Two BTP officers were hurt and two others attacked when fans were confronted over damage to the carriage.

Ten fans were arrested at Long Eaton station, and another one later held in Derby. More than 100 people, mostly Forest fans, were in the carriage.

Eight of the fans arrested on suspicion of causing violent disorder were released on police bail. Three have been given £80 fixed penalty fines for public order offences.

Cyprus : Police ‘afraid’ to arrest hooligans - 29/01/2009

Source : Cyprus Mail

POLICE ARE afraid of arresting rampaging football hooligans, Police Chief Iacovos Papacostas said yesterday.

The admission was made at the House Legal Affairs Committee during a discussion over last week’s violent attacks by football fans against the force.

Without elaborating on the reasons for police fears, Papacostas said the most recent riot, which took place last weekend following a football match between Anorthosis Famagusta and AC Omonia, resulted in 33 policemen being injured. Nobody was arrested, he added, because “the police are scared”.

The force, he added, is contemplating a number of measures, among which is to have high-risk games carried out during the day.

Papacostas highlighted the need for hooliganism cases to reach the courtrooms as soon as possible. He said the force can be ready to file a case to court within 24 hours of a crime being committed.

In response, Committee Chairman Ionas Nicolaou of DISY said he had met with the President of the Supreme Court, who had accepted his suggestion to offer priority to cases that have to do with football violence.

“For this reason, following our meeting [on Wednesday], he assured me that he would order all District Judges to prioritise these cases for trial and if possible, for these cases to reach a conclusion within 15 days,” Nicolaou explained.

“Following this meeting, I also met with the Attorney-general, who also agreed to instruct the head of the Public Defenders to give priority to these cases and prepare the cases in time, so that they are not being constantly postponed.”

He added, “Only by immediately trying and imposing fines will we be able to send out the right messages and combat these phenomena of violence”.

The penalties, said Nicolaou, need to be very strict if similar outbursts are to be avoided in the future.

“It is of vital importance that the fines provided in the new law are implemented, including the possible of banning entry to certain fans into stadiums,” he pointed out.

One of the recently-passed law’s provisions specifies that someone who is banned from attending matches should go to a police station during their team’s games.

The Legal Affairs Committee, which was charged with drafting the football hooliganism law, has now come up with 15 measures, which it plans to examine in order to find ways to better implement the law.

“The Committee has set a timeframe in which it will examine these measures, but it will also request an implementation programme for these measures,” said Nicolaou.

“Unfortunately, football violence has gotten out of control, taking on completely different dimensions,” he added.

Speaking after the meeting, the Committee Chairman added, “We are observing hooliganism being turned against the police, to a point where policemen themselves are starting to get frightened”.

“We can see this vendetta forming and if it isn’t dealt with immediately, violent phenomena will become much worse in coming games,” he said, adding that it was unacceptable to see statements or announcements such as “hate them for 90 minutes” on football club websites.

DIKO Deputy Nicolas Papadopoulos added, “We should be ashamed as a state, when the police are saying they are too scared to monitor high risk games”.

Football clubs, he continued, need to understand that they not only have rights, but obligations too.

Millonarios (Colombia) - Argentinos Juniors (Argentina) - Copa Cafam - 30/01/2009

Source : Colombia Reports

20 hooligans arrested after riots at Millonarios game

Police arrested twenty hooligans after fights broke out among Millonarios fans during the Copa Cafam match against Argentinos Juniors.

The riots in the northern section of Bogotá's El Campín stadium left a number of fans wounded. Police confiscated 42 knives and 38 bottles of liquor.

The arrested rioters will be held for at least 24 hours and run the risk of being banned from the stadium for a full year.

Ghana: Kotoko - Real Tamale United - 26/01/2009

Source: http://www.ghanaweb.com

Nine football fans arrested after Kotoko-RTU match

The Ashanti Regional Secretariat of the National Sports Council (NSC) in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Police Command have arrested nine football fans who went on rampage soon after Kotoko had trounced Real Tamale United (RTU) 3-0 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Monday. They were alleged to have, without any provocation ripped off and destroyed about three plastic chairs at the Amakom stand of the stadium.

Mr K. Cephas, Administrator at the stadium, who confirmed the incident to the GNA Sports in Kumasi on Tuesday, stated that police were still investigating the issue and will mete out appropriate sanctions to the culprits. He could not give immediate cost of the damaged chairs but insisted that security was tight and that the suspects were arrested following a tip-off that they were destroying the chairs for no apparent reason soon after the match.

The GNA Sports gathered that the suspects were all residents of Yelwa, a suburb of Kumasi and included one Ceasar Abass, Iddrisu and Mohammed.

Physical Education Instructors Attend Handball Workshop

Kumasi, Jan.29, GNA- A 10-day National Training of Trainers Workshop for 40 Physical Education Instructors is underway at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in the Kumasi Metropolis. It is being organized by the Handball Association of Ghana under the auspices of the National Sports Council in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ghana Olympic Committee.

Performing the opening ceremony on Monday, Mr. B. A. Annan, the National Coordinator of Physical Education, tasked the participants to derive the best practices of the game from the facilitators of the workshop and also try to be good ambassadors of the GES.

Mr. Seth Kofi Duku-Duodu, the Ashanti Regional Sports Development Officer, stressed the need for the participants to redouble their efforts to uplift the development and promotion of the sport in schools. Mr. Emile Missodey of the Handball Association of Ghana, called on the participants to endeavour to encourage players between the ages of 13-16 to take interest in the sport so that talented players could be raised and drafted into the national team.

The second phase of the workshop will take place in Accra from February 5 to 15 next month.

Ipswich Town: Prominent Town fan is banned - 31/01/2009

Source: http://www.greenun24.co.uk

IPSWICH Town Independent Supporters Club chairman Malcolm Thompson has been banned from watching Ipswich Town games for four matches.

The Blues took action against Thompson after he was ejected by stewards at Pride Park during Town's win against Derby County, on December 28.

Although Thompson was not charged with any criminal offence he was reported by police to Ipswich Town who then issued the ban.

North Stand season ticket holder Thompson will not be allowed into Portman Road for today's game against Plymouth Argyle.

He is also banned from watching Town at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea next Saturday and then the home games with Nottingham Forest and Blackpool.

A spokesman for Ipswich Town confirmed the ban but would not comment on any individual case.

He said: “Ipswich Town Football Club believes that everyone has the right to enjoy attending football matches in a safe, tolerant and friendly environment.

“Any Ipswich fan who is arrested or ejected from a football ground and who is reported by the police to the club will be banned for a minimum of three home games, and any away games within that period.

“Ipswich supporters have an extremely good reputation across the country and it is important this continues to be so and therefore any such behaviour likely to tarnish the good reputation of the club is not acceptable.”

Thompson has asked the club to rescind the ban but last night refused to make any public comment.

Long time Town fan Thompson started his own supporters club based in Haverhill and earlier this season withdrew Blues owner Marcus Evans' honourary membership in protest over charges being made to users of the Champions lounge, which were subsequently rescinded.