FACT!!!
Netting is being provided in between the home and away fans due to the behaviour of fans - at a large cost to the club.
FACT!!
A report is sent at the end of every game to the FA regarding the amount of standing spectators. As mentioned in a previous post. if the ground regulations are not abided by. The stand could be closed.
FACT!!
The ground needs stewarding. If the police are unhappy and think the stewards can't control the crowd. Then police will be brought back to police the fans. - At a large cost to the club.
If you ask me the stewards are lenient and you can have a good crack with them. There is only so much abuse they can take. The lads who got thrown out on Saturday had been told on numerous occassions to sit down. they proceeded to either give abuse, ignore the stewards or stare directly at them with there arms outstretched in defience.
What made me laugh on saturday was as soon as the policeman came along and told people to sit down...everybody did.
i know for a fact that stewards allow standing during exciting moments in the game, eg when oldham are attacking, goal is scored. It is persistent standing which is the issue and a lack of respect for the authorities
