Will Rollason Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 In riot gear watching the stewards trying to rescue those silly leeds buggers out of the Dolman. Stood watching for a good 10 mins. NO doubt they deserved a bit of a smack for being in there and celebrating but it took forever to get them out ffs and it was just making city fans around them worse. Those coppers would have sorted it in 2 mins flat.WTF are they there for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 In riot gear watching the stewards trying to rescue those silly leeds buggers out of the Dolman. Stood watching for a good 10 mins. NO doubt they deserved a bit of a smack for being in there and celebrating but it took forever to get them out ffs and it was just making city fans around them worse. Those coppers would have sorted it in 2 mins flat.WTF are they there for ? Couldnt agree more, stewards did well sorting it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 On a wider level there is genuine cause for criticism- be it of police or even stewards. How they didn't know the risks for trouble given it was plastered all oiver the Internet beggars belief. WTF do the Police Football Intelligence Unit (an oxymoron perchance?) spend their days doing if not tracking stuff like this!? Stewards for not noticing that a good few who got tickets in our end were Leeds fans with all the associated risks for trouble but definitely the police should get much more blame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty-H Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Indeed as I said in the other thread. I saw the steward take a whack too. It must have been a good 5 mins that those two ***** were getting their heads kicked in. Could have been sorted in less than a minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Police - useless today To think they were on double time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 if they had got in there and broke it up sooner, we wouldnt have had anything to celebrate today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Casual Connoisseur Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 They were shit in the ground, but didn't hold back after the game, police dogs on winterstoke rd took a chunk out of a city lads underarm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I've got a real problem with football police. A real problem. is it a job requirement to have a Phd in being a complete tosser? on crossing the road outside AG I'm told "stick to pavement sir..." next I'm forced to walk around KFC into the carpark, rather than being allowed to walk through the ******* thing... Busy Body *******. Next, I'm having rabid dogs let directed toward me and anyone else in the vacinity for no reason at all, Surely the Polices job is to protect me? not make me feel threatened? Why do I feel like I'm committing a crime for watching a football game? makes me sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I've got a real problem with football police. A real problem. is it a job requirement to have a Phd in being a complete tosser? on crossing the road outside AG I'm told "stick to pavement sir..." next I'm forced to walk around KFC into the carpark, rather than being allowed to walk through the ******* thing... Busy Body *******. Next, I'm having rabid dogs let directed toward me and anyone else in the vacinity for no reason at all, Surely the Polices job is to protect me? not make me feel threatened? Why do I feel like I'm committing a crime for watching a football game? makes me sick. Im not sure how old you are Jordan, but welcome to the world of being a football fan. Ive came across plenty of polices forces over the last 12 years or so that make me angry Its not just the Avon and Somerset, its all over. They are nothing more then bullies in a uniform, and they use football matches as a way to flex their muscles. My mate is a copper in the midlands, and he said to me before him and his Plod mates used to love policing the games on overtime because they used to be able to get away with things they couldnt get away with in any other situation. They are useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmixonred Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 compaired to west midlands plod avon & somerset old bill are saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Im not sure how old you are Jordan, but welcome to the world of being a football fan. Ive came across plenty of polices forces over the last 12 years or so that make me angry Its not just the Avon and Somerset, its all over. They are nothing more then bullies in a uniform, and they use football matches as a way to flex their muscles. My mate is a copper in the midlands, and he said to me before him and his Plod mates used to love policing the games on overtime because they used to be able to get away with things they couldnt get away with in any other situation. They are useless 20 on wednesday Andy, And I know they are and I know this is nothing new. I've experienced it with City all over the country and here, I just cannot believe that in a country so proud of "human rights" I have to feel theatened by the ***** who are meant to make me sleep easier at night. its an absolute ******* disgrace and I'm very tempted to write to the club and ask them to make a stand against this shit. Why do we accept that it's just part of being a football fan? If the police did their ******* jobs properly the morons who like a scrap would already be inside, and normal folk could just enjoy the basic human right of WALKING ALONG A PAVEMENT without being assaulted by a ******* pack of Wolves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtyeoRed Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Q) Why do the Police act like that? A) Because they can, but what really p***** me off about it is as Rate payers we are paying their overtime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted February 12, 2011 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 If the police did their ******* jobs properly the morons who like a scrap would already be inside, and normal folk could just enjoy the basic human right of WALKING ALONG A PAVEMENT without being assaulted by a ******* pack of Wolves. Believe me, the OB are fed up with arresting people and them getting slap on the wrist from the courts, then being back causing trouble the next week. You'd better be prepared to pay a bit more tax to build plenty more prisions if you want all miscreants locked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellRedPhil Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Police always treat you like shit at football be it home or away. They're often overly aggressive and even seem to look for things to throw people out for at times. It's a hugely frustrating issue and one that I can't see changing. Many people that don't attend football probably still think it's full of nutters and that the Police should 'sort it out at all costs'. There's been a few away games of late (QPR and Forest in particular) when the stewards appear to cause more trouble than they solve and they of course recieve the full backing of riot police who have not even seen the incident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Believe me, the OB are fed up with arresting people and them getting slap on the wrist from the courts, then being back causing trouble the next week. You'd better be prepared to pay a bit more tax to build plenty more prisions if you want all miscreants locked up. Floating Prisons... it's the way forward, and if they sink.... bothered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacho libre Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 In riot gear watching the stewards trying to rescue those silly leeds buggers out of the Dolman. Stood watching for a good 10 mins. NO doubt they deserved a bit of a smack for being in there and celebrating but it took forever to get them out ffs and it was just making city fans around them worse. Those coppers would have sorted it in 2 mins flat.WTF are they there for ? I have watched the bill..... I am sure that they would have been in "comms" and advised to tactically stay out.They are not able to make their own callin that scenario. They could have enflamed the issue or even worse ended the fun for us. Over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazioRed01 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Did anyone else notice the two fans running onto the pitch from the Williams stand into the away section? The Police or stewards didn't seem that bother by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howey_ducky Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I've got a real problem with football police. A real problem. is it a job requirement to have a Phd in being a complete tosser? on crossing the road outside AG I'm told "stick to pavement sir..." next I'm forced to walk around KFC into the carpark, rather than being allowed to walk through the ******* thing... Busy Body *******. Next, I'm having rabid dogs let directed toward me and anyone else in the vacinity for no reason at all, Surely the Polices job is to protect me? not make me feel threatened? Why do I feel like I'm committing a crime for watching a football game? makes me sick. unfortunately mate, it's nothing new. if you're going to write to them then all you can expect is a at best a nice respectable letter back saying "thank you for your concerns but all in all it was for your own safety". good day none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 because they were distracted by the leeds fans surge towards the williams stand are were looking towards the stand when the guys ran behind them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTR Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 A lot of police up and down the country are nothing more than thugs in uniform,and actually enjoy the trouble.The best police i have come across are the Mersey side force ,down to earth and up for a laugh,just don't annoy them!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon79 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Now i might be going against the grain here, but im going to say it how i saw it today. My experience of the policing today was that they did a good job in difficult circumstances for me personally. I took my 12 year old nephew today, in the east end. We stood were we normally do over towards the away fans. When it kicked off in the williams and some of the east end went towards the away supporters i decided it was best to go towards the toilets. The problem being that fully grown adults were making it hard for us to get up the steps and go around the back of the stand to get too where i wanted.A policeman saw what was happening and he along with some colleagues helped us get through. Once over there, we watched the remainder of the 1st half. At half time there was more pushing and shoving as they were not letting anyone out of the gates, it was at this point i decided enough was enough. Worked our way to the gates were a female officer again saw what was happening and got us to the front and asked a colleague to help get us out. Once outside the Wedlock, the police were helpful when asked about any trouble etc in the direction of where i parked. I just wanted to post this to give another view point, i thought it was important. They have a difficult job to do in difficult circumstances. Dont get me wrong, ive come across arrogant police in my time, but not today in my circumstances. I would say what Jordan went through is not on, i guess thats the two sides of the coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Have to say, I've never personally experienced any problems with police at football in my time, only possible one was when there were mounted police going trhough the park after Ajax when there was trouble, and I had to sprint out of the way of a horse coming along at some speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty-H Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Some of us remember the 70s and 80s. This was childs play compared to some of what went on back then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Some of us remember the 70s and 80s. This was childs play compared to some of what went on back then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMBCFC Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Did anyone else notice the two fans running onto the pitch from the Williams stand into the away section? The Police or stewards didn't seem that bother by it. they were shitting themselves, realised they shouldn't have got a ticket in the home end and scarpered when they had the chance.. by the sound of what happened to the lad in the dolman, i dont blame them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Some of us remember the 70s and 80s. This was childs play compared to some of what went on back then With all due respect, and I've had this conversation with my dad who too was in the "thick of it" at the time, but it's those who were around in the seventies who are responsible for the fans of the futures enjoyment and civil liberties being reduced. A seperate argument, and not one I can be bothered to get into, because it's sometimes quite disturbing and intimidating discussing crowd behaviour with those who think acting that way is acceptable and in some way cool... I know that's just "how it was" but god do I wish you lot got your fighting fix down the boxing gym... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTR Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Some of us remember the 70s and 80s. This was childs play compared to some of what went on back then Yeah,as I was explaining to 2 young lads in the EE,they thought it was naughty,I thought it was quite tame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Yeah,as I was explaining to 2 young lads in the EE,they thought it was naughty,I thought it was quite tame. It was almost GAY NOTR. Remember the East End rammed with away fans and our lot enjoying their company!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty-H Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 In answer to Jordan's extremely misguided assumptions, I was never an advocate of it or involved in it. Once I got a whack after a City v Millwall game one evening when they stupidly let the wall fans out of what is now the Atyeo straight into us with just a rope to separates us. Obviously I hit back. It's an instinctive reaction and anyone would do the same. Regretted it for days afterward because my knuckles came up they were full of liquid. Not proud of it, was stupid, and a provoked one-off As much as that wasn't like the 70s/80s it's also fair to say it wasn't like it every week either. A couple of times a season against the usual suspects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 In answer to Jordan's extremely misguided assumptions, I was never an advocate of it or involved in it. Once I got a whack after a City v Millwall game one evening when they stupidly let the wall fans out of what is now the Atyeo straight into us with just a rope to separates us. Obviously I hit back. It's an instinctive reaction and anyone would do the same. Regretted it for days afterward because my knuckles came up they were full of liquid. Not proud of it, was stupid, and a provoked one-off As much as that wasn't like the 70s/80s it's also fair to say it wasn't like it every week either. A couple of times a season against the usual suspects I didn't actually intend to accuse you Matty, Infact, I'm sure most around at the time have been involved in some way. I don't know, It's just easy to resent the past when it directly effects me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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