HarryBosch Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 The crowd was that raucous I actually feel quite sad because we're unlikely to see a crowd like that travelling like we did again this season. Like post holiday blues. If we stay in contention for the playoffs or automatic promotion yesterday will pale into insignificance on several occasions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 If we stay in contention for the playoffs or automatic promotion yesterday will pale into insignificance on several occasions We could take a lot to Crewe if still in contention by March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 We could take a lot to Crewe if still in contention by March. How many would go to Bratfud?. Decent beer and a curry too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 How many would go to Bratfud?. Decent beer and a curry too. Do we need to warn the landlord of the Bradford Arms to actually get more booze in this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SholverBlue Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Should take loads to Barnsleh an' all? Just not in the same way that we took over Rochdale, I've never seen us lording it over anyone in their own town like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Should take loads to Barnsleh an' all? Just not in the same way that we took over Rochdale, I've never seen us lording it over anyone in their own town like that. Bury 18 months ago. When we played Dale in the cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 One of the factors must be that most people have to travel through Rochdale town centre to get to the ground. It's easy to stop off , meet up, create an "occupying force" atmosphere etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scapegoat Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Have been to many big away followings over the years with Latics, and I have nothing against a passionate and at times slightly intimidating atmosphere being created. Especially at a local derby. But at times on Saturday the hostility crossed a line for me - and seeing fans fighting in the stands, throwing punches at police and stewards, made me feel slightly ashamed and took a bit of the shine off what should have been a truly brilliant away day. I was there with my wife and my Dad, rather than a large group of mates, but what I have always like about following Latics is that I have always felt like I could take anyone to any game. There will be mistakes made by Rochdale and the authorities in how they controlled and planned the game, but in the end, they are only an issue when supporters of both teams cannot be trusted to control themselves. It started when some Latics fans celebrated the second goal in the Rochdale end, which then lead to violence. From that point onwards there will be fault on all sides - Dale, Latics, Stewards and Police - but given the numbers of police and stewards and the atmosphere that was brewing I can understand (if not agree with) an approach that looks to restore order quickly, even if that means a few innocent people (Hogan for example) are expelled from the ground. Even prior to the second goal, the area I was sat in had a sense of unease. There were large groups of very angry, drunk, men who were only interested in shouting and gesticulating abuse to the Rochdale fans - and barely watched the game itself. It created an atmosphere that was unpleasant, and one that I would associate with clubs like Leeds rather than our own. In the end it didn't escalate as far as it could have done, and I hope that it doesn't have any repercussions for the club in terms of fines etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Anyone who celebrated the second goal in the home end is a moron. Unlike the first and third there was advanced warning. We were likely about to score. Out for trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I agree. However that doesn't excuse home moron fans fighting with away moron fans because of it. Agreed. Morons, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakerT Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 We do have some right idiots supporting the club, glad they are a minority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scapegoat Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Yes, all morons together. I was sat in the main stand, it wasn't a nice experience and not because I felt in danger or anything but because I couldn't celebrate or shout anything. I was sat next to a rabid Rochdale fan (my mate) and listening to him moaning about the diving from Jones, the offside for the 1st goal, the dive for the Pen etc was really hard work. When you watch the first goal on TV you do think it is clearly offside....until No.17 pops into the view who clearly got the line all wrong. What must be even more frustrating from a Dale fans point of view is that he appears to make no effort to get back and make ammends and instead just watches the action unfold. Given that the first shot is saved, he might have actually got back to cover the line and make Johnson's second effort more difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 · Hidden by Ackey, December 1, 2014 - Hoolie Vids - who gives a shit Hidden by Ackey, December 1, 2014 - Hoolie Vids - who gives a shit Trouble in the Dale end: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-zqeAugtvU ‘Hulk Hogan’ & fans caught swapping stands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYXLkkn2V-k Link to comment
Gaz_Oafc Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) Top story on the MEN news app is all the "shocking" violence that led to 9 arrests. Edited December 1, 2014 by Gaz_Oafc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) The Chron seems to be quiet about the trouble but the MEN has given it full coverage. Police: “We will now be viewing CCTV footage within and outside the ground to ascertain whether anymore offences were committed.” It’s a pity that doesn’t include the Dale keeper hitting Jones. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/watch-shocking-violence-rochdale-versus-8205541 Edited December 1, 2014 by Diego_Sideburns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scapegoat Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Police: “We will now be viewing CCTV footage within and outside the ground to ascertain whether anymore offences were committed.” Good. No place for people that behaved like some did on Saturday at BP, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 They seem more concerned about flares than violence....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
help_shiny Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 methinks they're laying it on a bit thick with the "shocking violence". Shocking if you're right in the middle of it of course but I think most of us left the ground without needing a stiff drink to steady ourselves as we wrestled with the terrible mental images that'll haunt us for a lifetime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 The Chron seems to be quiet about the trouble but the MEN has given it full coverage. Police: “We will now be viewing CCTV footage within and outside the ground to ascertain whether anymore offences were committed.” It’s a pity that doesn’t include the Dale keeper hitting Jones. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/watch-shocking-violence-rochdale-versus-8205541 Send them the youtube video link, also to the FA and FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 If they'd have gone down the route of allocated seats and given us the full 3600 capacity in the stand, this would probably not have happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Don't Scare Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 A lot of fuss over nothing. There was no pitch encroachment to cause trouble, just to get into the right end, hardly a massive issue. Further to that, not like any seats were ripped up and hurled about like you see at other clubs. The violence was no worse than Bury, far from it. Nobody seems to be mentioning the police officer throwing a punch in the away end, you'll all defend that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scapegoat Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 There was one chap who landed a fair few punches on stewards and police before being carried out by about 6 police holding his limbs as he kicked and wriggled. Pretty appalling behaviour and something I have not seen before whilst watching Latics. Whilst Rochdale policy regarding the ticket allocation and pay on the day is a factor - I don't think anyone should use that as a reason to hide from the fact our supporters couldn't be relied to behave themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyOAFC Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Did anyone see the lad off the TV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Don't Scare Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Which end was this in? And no, didn't see this big fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShireBlue Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/watch-shocking-violence-rochdale-versus-8205541 Lovely little video as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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