Diego_Sideburns Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 In tonight's rarely wrong Chron there is an article on the visit of Leeds, classed as a high-risk category C match, with high-profile policing costing Latics at least £14,000., in contrast to Saturday's home game against Swindon at which there were no police. Indeed, 12 of this season's 23 home league games will have no police presence inside the ground, although there are officers on stand-by in the event of trouble flaring. The Club anticipates its bill for policing games this season will be £60,000 with the visits of Leeds, Huddersfield, Leicester and Stockport accounting for most of that figure. Alan Hardy said police costs for the current campaign will show a 40-per-cent rise on last season due to changes in which the charges are formulated. But he stressed that the Club has an "excellent" working relationship with the local police force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 In tonight's rarely wrong Chron there is an article on the visit of Leeds, classed as a high-risk category C match, with high-profile policing costing Latics at least £14,000., in contrast to Saturday's home game against Swindon at which there were no police. Indeed, 12 of this season's 23 home league games will have no police presence inside the ground, although there are officers on stand-by in the event of trouble flaring. The Club anticipates its bill for policing games this season will be £60,000 with the visits of Leeds, Huddersfield, Leicester and Stockport accounting for most of that figure. Alan Hardy said police costs for the current campaign will show a 40-per-cent rise on last season due to changes in which the charges are formulated. But he stressed that the Club has an "excellent" working relationship with the local police force. I always thought the number would be higher to be honest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky_Latic Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Shame they havent put out a figure of how much it cost to police the Hudd's game, which will have been the same "Cat" fixture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danoafc Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 In tonight's rarely wrong Chron there is an article on the visit of Leeds, classed as a high-risk category C match, with high-profile policing costing Latics at least £14,000., in contrast to Saturday's home game against Swindon at which there were no police. Indeed, 12 of this season's 23 home league games will have no police presence inside the ground, although there are officers on stand-by in the event of trouble flaring. The Club anticipates its bill for policing games this season will be £60,000 with the visits of Leeds, Huddersfield, Leicester and Stockport accounting for most of that figure. Alan Hardy said police costs for the current campaign will show a 40-per-cent rise on last season due to changes in which the charges are formulated. But he stressed that the Club has an "excellent" working relationship with the local police force. I've always thought it seems unfair in some respects that the host club end up paying the policing bill to take account of visiting fans with a reputation for not being able to control themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohh Johnny Eyre Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I've always thought it seems unfair in some respects that the host club end up paying the policing bill to take account of visiting fans with a reputation for not being able to control themselves. The club choose how many tickets to give the away fans, therefore they should foot the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danoafc Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 The club choose how many tickets to give the away fans, therefore they should foot the bill. I don't agree with that Pad. If we only gave Leeds 1600 tickets (or the small bit of the RRE), there would potentially be 100's of leeds fans in the home end/trying to get tickets in the home end, which would inevitably lead to far more bother than giving them the full 4600 or whatever it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I don't agree with that Pad. If we only gave Leeds 1600 tickets (or the small bit of the RRE), there would potentially be 100's of leeds fans in the home end/trying to get tickets in the home end, which would inevitably lead to far more bother than giving them the full 4600 or whatever it is. maybe some of those police who are on "standby" could be told to wait at the top of the dirt road at the back of B&Q stop all the breakins ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyPimp Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 maybe some of those police who are on "standby" could be told to wait at the top of the dirt road at the back of B&Q stop all the breakins ? Nah, sounds nothing like the job description to me. Now flicking through the Argos choosing a new fridge-freezer, that's mo' like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 (edited) maybe some of those police who are on "standby" could be told to wait at the top of the dirt road at the back of B&Q stop all the breakins ? May I suugest writing to Alan Hardy asking him to use the Club's "excellent" working relationship with the local police force, to get them to patrol the area in question during matches? Edited February 3, 2009 by Diego_Sideburns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danoafc Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 May I suugest writing to Alan Hardy asking him to use the Club's "excellent" working relationship with the local police force, to get them to patrol the area in question during matches? I reckon Alan's time might be more profitably spent trying to persuade those who currently park down there to utilise the club carparks instead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc_ok Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 (edited) I reckon Alan's time might be more profitably spent trying to persuade those who currently park down there to utilise the club carparks instead! You're not suggesting Alan could be involved in the break-ins, in a fiendish plot to maximise car park revenue, are you Dan? Edited February 3, 2009 by oafc_ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 I reckon Alan's time might be more profitably spent trying to persuade those who currently park down there to utilise the club carparks instead! Long experience tells me that supporters will not do anything AH tells them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddy the owl Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 in contrast to Saturday's home game against Swindon at which there were no police. Erm....Who were the two impersonators then that "escorted" Kitzy out of the RRE about 15 minutes from the end for making a throat cutting mime to some 15 year old kid in a white jacket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danoafc Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 You're not suggesting Alan could be involved in the break-ins, in a fiendish plot to maximise car park revenue, are you Dan? The thought that I may be insinuating such practice did cross my mind as I posted, though it was quickly overtaken by the thought that people will know full well that Alan is likely to be much more interested in breaking into the maternity unit at the Royal Oldham to 'stock up on newborns' than breaking into folks cars to persuade them to use the club car parks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Erm....Who were the two impersonators then that "escorted" Kitzy out of the RRE about 15 minutes from the end for making a throat cutting mime to some 15 year old kid in a white jacket? Are you saying the rarely wrong Chron was wrong on this rare occasion? Nah, these were obviousy police impersonators - perhaps they're the ones breaking into the cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch_KTF Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 £14k? Is that all? The removal of the segregation would cover that if Leeds sold out, which is fitting seeing as the police seemingly charge us to then tell us how to police the game ourselves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky_Latic Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Erm....Who were the two impersonators then that "escorted" Kitzy out of the RRE about 15 minutes from the end for making a throat cutting mime to some 15 year old kid in a white jacket? They were Latics 'football intelligence' officers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loftyboy Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 They were Latics 'football intelligence' officers. Does that mean they know a lot about football? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Does that mean they know a lot about football? No it means they know who should NOT be ejected from away pubs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latics jan Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 maybe some of those police who are on "standby" could be told to wait at the top of the dirt road at the back of B&Q stop all the breakins ? Or controlling traffic on Broadway at he corner near the car park exit as people leave the ground and attempt to cross Broadway. It is only a matter of time before a pedestrian gets run over. An old man came very close last Saturday. Sometimes, the police have stood on the pavement and watched the bedlam. Well I suppose they will be there to complete the paperwork if there is an accident! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Or controlling traffic on Broadway at he corner near the car park exit as people leave the ground and attempt to cross Broadway. It is only a matter of time before a pedestrian gets run over. An old man came very close last Saturday. Sometimes, the police have stood on the pavement and watched the bedlam. Well I suppose they will be there to complete the paperwork if there is an accident! Good point, well made! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I lost faith with the police when they visited my house to take a crime report from me. Two weeks after I reported my car stolen. Good to see plod hot on the trail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngen Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 (edited) I lost faith with the police when they visited my house to take a crime report from me. Two weeks after I reported my car stolen. Good to see plod hot on the trail. to busy harassing drunks and standing watching traffic go by, thats why it took so long for them to come out of a daydream. By the way if Hudds had have been the same category game then why were we allowed in RRE then. Possibly due to the fact Hudds cant fill it, and they would lose money. So really its nothing to do with policing, thats just a cover excuse. Alan Hardy should try considering the fans who actually do turn up each week. They moan enough about the ones who dont come. Edited February 3, 2009 by youngen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch_KTF Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 By the way if Hudds had have been the same category game then why were we allowed in RRE then. Possibly due to the fact Hudds cant fill it, and they would lose money. So really its nothing to do with policing, thats just a cover excuse. Alan Hardy should try considering the fans who actually do turn up each week. They moan enough about the ones who dont come. Have another think, and if you can't answer your own question then I promise I will answer it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafckev Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I'm pretty sure I saw 4 coppers stood next to the Police box watching the game at the Swindon match. I can't see them being there for free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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