FANs not criminals!!!!

[Wynonie Harris]

Unbelievable...totally soddin' unbelievable. Why do we have the uncanny knack of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? Our greatest moment since the club was reformed and we manage to turn it into a Google Page Ranking disaster. Make no mistake, Jase is one of the most invaluable off-field assets this club has. He's not done it on his own but he's the bloke who has instigated the transformation of the Clayton End into an exciting, atmospheric place to be...a place that has attracted lots of young 'uns who might otherwise have gone to Ewood or the Turf. Take that away and all you'll be left with is a stretch of half-empty terracing, populated by moaning old gits like me!

So, Mr Heys, we've been told that you've "stepped up to the plate". I, therefore, suggest that you act decisively to embark on an urgent damage limitation exercise immediately!

[SPUGGIE J]

I have been through this thread and it saddened me what happened. I take it that the stewards were not the only ones shipped in for the game but the polices as well. If both police and stewards had been briefed they would have known there would be nothing more sinister than a bit of exuberance.I believe like others that there was some person or persons that over reacted and just enflamed everything. The police seem to have behaved worse than any hooligans around but can hide behind the badge and the "boys club" when it goes wrong.

From what I have read outwith here the police have already justified their actions with no input from those who witnessed the mayhem.

Questions;

Where did the extra stewards come from?

Where did the extra police come from?

What imput did the local police get on this?

Were the local police just "sidelined" as not being up to the job?

Was there any plan in place if things got rowdy apart from wade in weapons drawn?

[lancsdave]

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

Where did the extra police come from?

What imput did the local police get on this?

I don't think the club have any say on what policing is required, the powers that be in Hutton decide how to justify their waste of taxpayers money.

[katei77]

I have be told that both rob heys and dave o neil will be doing statements for jase in court

time to give em break after all they are backing jase

as for mick hmmmmmmmm

[Uncle Mick]

Also the plod were taking photographs during the second half towards the Ultras section of the Clayton End. Presumably to try and identify the roll throwers. Anybody who wants to make a freedom of information request may need the following
Criminal Records Guide - Police Records - ICO

[VALAIRIAN]

Originally Posted by VALAIRIAN

It is in the title, one of the biggest nights in our history and for it to end up like that, it was an utter disgrace.................

Still cannot believe what went on!!!

We must do something about this!!!!!!!!

3 Year banning order?????????????

[SPUGGIE J]

Originally Posted by lancsdave

I don't think the club have any say on what policing is required, the powers that be in Hutton decide how to justify their waste of taxpayers money.

Dave the fact that it looks like no input was taken from the local plod shows a heap of arrogance and stupidity on the part of the Hutton desk jockeys. The way it was policed sounds like an Old firm match. There should be an inquiry at all levels after this.

[lancsdave]

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

Dave the fact that it looks like no input was taken from the local plod shows a heap of arrogance and stupidity on the part of the Hutton desk jockeys. The way it was policed sounds like an Old firm match. There should be an inquiry at all levels after this.

We are talking about a police force which polices a local derby as if both teams are involved in a nuclear war.

You get treated better for mugging a pensioner in Lancashire than being at a football match

[SPUGGIE J]

Originally Posted by lancsdave

We are talking about a police force which polices a local derby as if both teams are involved in a nuclear war.

You get treated better for mugging a pensioner in Lancashire than being at a football match

Seems very true on both points.

A footy match is there to be enjoyed by people. Not an excuse for the police to behave worse than animals. In a way I was lucky not to see the aftermath but it leaves a nasty taste in my mouth.

[Bagpuss]

Originally Posted by VALAIRIAN

Still cannot believe what went on!!!

We must do something about this!!!!!!!!

3 Year banning order?????????????

I'm with you, I'm steaming, I've just gone through Skys coverage of the game and you can see stewards running towards the Clayton End when they are discussing the match after fulltime, I've also found video of the chief steward who appeared to be responsible for getting police involved in the first place, anyone know if you can get video off Sky+?

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by lancsdave

I don't think the club have any say on what policing is required, the powers that be in Hutton decide how to justify their waste of taxpayers money.

The thing is Dave with the Plod and policing footy matches, they have full control on numbers and the club DO have to pay for the policing, or they'll withdraw and matches will be cancelled, this is what happened with Dave Whelan down at Wigan a couple of years ago, they threatened to withdraw the safety certificate for matches

[K.S.H]

Originally Posted by Bagpuss

I'm with you, I'm steaming, I've just gone through Skys coverage of the game and you can see stewards running towards the Clayton End when they are discussing the match after fulltime, I've also found video of the chief steward who appeared to be responsible for getting police involved in the first place, anyone know if you can get video off Sky+?

sky+ to pc - Sky+ - Digital Spy Forums

[SamF]

Police are "not very nice people".

[maccawozzagod]

ha ha @ SamF

Bagpuss, if you manage to get a copy off your Sky, is there any chance of an extra?

[lancsdave]

Originally Posted by maccawozzagod

ha ha @ SamF

That quick it doesn't even show he edited it