Admin phantom Posted November 22, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 FOREST GREEN have issued an apology after rain-soaked Crewe Alexandra supporters left their designated away terrace to join home fans in the covered North Stand. Torrential rain during the game saw drenched Crewe fans on the exposed West Stand open terrace, jump pitch-side barriers and join Rovers' fans in the covered home end. A FGR spokesperson, said: “We apologise to our fans in the North Stand. The decision to move visiting fans was against our wishes, and we’re taking steps to ensure it does not happen again. CCTV footage of away fans entering the field of play has already been handed to Gloucestershire Constabulary who will work with colleagues from Cheshire Police to identify and ban any supporters who broke the law or ground regulations "The North Stand is for FGR fans. We have sympathy with away fans when the weather is bad and we’re looking to add a roof to the West Stand next season. In the meantime, away fans need to be prepared for inclement conditions.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 22, 2017 Author Admin Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 The Crewe supporters have confirmed that FGR stewards also opened gates to let them move areas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Net Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 FFS - why do we live in world where every action needs an apology! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 How does this merit an apology? Oh no you got wet. So ******* what! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipps69 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Since when have football fans been scared of getting wet? Never used to be an issue years ago!! The world is becoming too soft, footballers don’t know how they lucky they are to play on the pitches they do now & supporters having roofs & seats to be able to watch games from, there was never anything wrong with watching a game from being stood on the open end while it was raining & players were sliding about on a soaking wet pitch!! It all added to the match day experience & the enjoyment of it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Forest green rovers are a strange club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Grim Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Maybe the crewe fans were openly eating meat. Throw the book at them I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 minute ago, BCFC Grim said: Maybe the crewe fans were openly eating meat. Throw the book at them I say. and they arrived in a diesel fueled coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 8 minutes ago, ZiderEyed said: How does this merit an apology? Oh no you got wet. So ******* what! I think you may have misunderstood....The apology was to the FGR fans for having to endure the presence of Crewe fans in their stand and not to the Crewe fans for getting wet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 25 minutes ago, phantom said: The Crewe supporters have confirmed that FGR stewards also opened gates to let them move areas I was there for this game...and it looked like the Stewards were ushering the Crewe fans into the covered end from the Open West Terrace. No way was it a rushed mob trying to get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, RedRaw said: I think you may have misunderstood....The apology was to the FGR fans for having to endure the presence of Crewe fans in their stand and not to the Crewe fans for getting wet Ahhhhhhh, still ******* ridiculous, but should've read it properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 This was extremely dangerous, with the long history of aminosity between the two clubs plus the club's infamous hooligan firms this was a second Heysel in the making. Or was it just a hardy group of loyal footy fans getting under cover with another group of hardy and loyal footy fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 46 minutes ago, In the Net said: FFS - why do we live in world where every action needs an apology! I'm deeply offended by your words, traumatised even... say sorry, AT ONCE :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 51 minutes ago, In the Net said: FFS - why do we live in world where every action needs an apology! Because in some, not fit for purpose, third world “stadiums”, away supporters are still made to stand on uncovered terraces..? Like at umm.....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchinRed Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 54 minutes ago, In the Net said: FFS - why do we live in world where every action needs an apology! I'm sorry you feel that way. What am I talking about? No, I'm not. Just deal with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 hour ago, spudski said: I was there for this game...and it looked like the Stewards were ushering the Crewe fans into the covered end from the Open West Terrace. No way was it a rushed mob trying to get in. Just watched the highlights and you can see the crewe fans being escorted into the stand. Looks like there is less than 100 home fans in that stand at the time. Didn't it used to be the away stand before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 19 minutes ago, Threshing Red said: Just watched the highlights and you can see the crewe fans being escorted into the stand. Looks like there is less than 100 home fans in that stand at the time. Didn't it used to be the away stand before? Yes, it used to be the away end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 I`m sure Gloucestershire Constabulary are well pleased about having to investigate this potential Armageddon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 2 hours ago, spudski said: I was there for this game...and it looked like the Stewards were ushering the Crewe fans into the covered end from the Open West Terrace. No way was it a rushed mob trying to get in. What a weird story. So FGR start off by being civil and use common sense and invite away fans under cover with no chance of any problems only for some freak show health and safety nutter with half a brain somewhere at the club back tracking just because some copper or steward saw the event? Whatever excuse FGR give for doing a volte face it will make for interesting reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: I`m sure Gloucestershire Constabulary are well pleased about having to investigate this potential Armageddon. Big blow, the forensic investigation required will interrupt their 'how to dry your nail gloss' and 'dressing your patrol car' training courses. Sure they won't mind though as it involves a chance to criminalise some football supporters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, havanatopia said: What a weird story. So FGR start off by being civil and use common sense and invite away fans under cover with no chance of any problems only for some freak show health and safety nutter with half a brain somewhere at the club back tracking just because some copper or steward saw the event? Whatever excuse FGR give for doing a volte face it will make for interesting reading. Will no-one think of the children? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 7 minutes ago, havanatopia said: What a weird story. So FGR start off by being civil and use common sense and invite away fans under cover with no chance of any problems only for some freak show health and safety nutter with half a brain somewhere at the club back tracking just because some copper or steward saw the event? Whatever excuse FGR give for doing a volte face it will make for interesting reading. If you fancy a giggle...read the topic on their forum. Very mixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 48 minutes ago, spudski said: Yes, it used to be the away end. Do you know the reason why they moved them to an open terrace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Crewe of course are well known for their hardcore hooligan element... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 7 minutes ago, spudski said: If you fancy a giggle...read the topic on their forum. Very mixed. They have a forum? I assumed as they are so backward they’d still be communicating via landline ClubCall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 What is it with teams named Rovers and Shit grounds ?l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 22, 2017 Author Admin Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 16 minutes ago, spudski said: If you fancy a giggle...read the topic on their forum. Very mixed. 3 minutes ago, RedRaw said: They have a forum? I assumed as they are so backward they’d still be communicating via landline ClubCall Yer tis http://forum.fgrfc.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=88832&sid=beb90829ede2055b867ce8af6062e0d0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, Threshing Red said: Do you know the reason why they moved them to an open terrace? Unfortunately I don't TR...It maybe to do with easier segregation and Football league rulings. It's the first time I've seen the Green Man pub not allowing away fans in either. I baffled the two stewards when asked whether I was Crewe or FGR...I said 'neither'...it really flummoxed them. I'd say it was harder for a neutral these days, than an away fan :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Constant Rabbit Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 17 minutes ago, havanatopia said: What a weird story. So FGR start off by being civil and use common sense and invite away fans under cover with no chance of any problems only for some freak show health and safety nutter with half a brain somewhere at the club back tracking just because some copper or steward saw the event? Whatever excuse FGR give for doing a volte face it will make for interesting reading. Dave Storr was the guest Health and safety expert on duty at FGR that night........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 3 hours ago, In the Net said: FFS - why do we live in world where every action needs an apology! Sorry. yours sincerely, the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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