[VIDEO] Are England football fans the worst in the world?

[KingKhanWC]

After every game win or lose a large minority of England fans continue to act like hooligans with no brains.

This video is just one incident of many.

This is nothing new, England fans have a notorioius reputation of violence, criminal damage and generally acting like idiots.

Surely it's fair to say , even as a generalisation England has the worst fans in the world?

 

[PakLFC]

Most of them seem drunk! This is what alcohol does turning man against his nature. They would mostly be behaving fine if not drunk as they seem to be. They seem well behaved enough during EPL or European matches yet seem determined to give their country a bad name when abroad.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Why I'm not an England fan basically, Englsih football fans were the first to take the drunken yob culture around the world, and now we have seen some other European nations trying to copy it.

 

[hadi123]

A lot of fans are like this. Probably drunk. Some fans of every country in every sport are idiots. That's life.

 

[srh]

Most of them seem drunk! This is what alcohol does turning man against his nature. They would mostly be behaving fine if not drunk as they seem to be. They seem well behaved enough during EPL or European matches yet seem determined to give their country a bad name when abroad.

no wonder God prohibit intoxicants which includes alcohol

 

[leatherface58]

Most of them seem drunk! This is what alcohol does turning man against his nature. They would mostly be behaving fine if not drunk as they seem to be. They seem well behaved enough during EPL or European matches yet seem determined to give their country a bad name when abroad.

Nope. It just reveals his true nature. Alcohol does not make one do anything they are already not capable of.

 

[James]

Disgraceful scenes.

Alcohol unleashes the “id”, the true aggressive and pleasure-seeking nature of humankind - alcohol does not do anything that an individual is not capable of doing.

 

[shaz619]

Why would you mind this when you support modern slavery in Dubai ? stop making narrow minded generalisations, England fans are one of the most well behaved in history

 

[PetroDollars]

Its actually quite twisted to to put down a whole nation or fan base because of a small group of lunatics, every country has people like this including Pakistan, which we see when ever there is something about america people burn down mcdonalds and kfc's

 

[Varun]

England seem like the Bangladesh of football.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I must admit, I did find it quite funny that these guys went all the way to Swedish firm Ikea to start trashing the place, only the English would have that sense of humour so I disagree with others who are trying to excuse the behaviour by saying everyone does it. Football hooliganism is called the English disease for a reason, we are the ones who created it, and we spread it round Europe.

On the plus side, we have at least acknowledged it and after we stopped making excuses and blaming foreign police for it, we have reduced it significantly, mainly by confiscating passports of known football thugs.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Some people get emotionally blinded.

I wrote "large minority of England fans"

To help out, this doesn't mean most England fans.

There have been many incidents reported, including people being glassed, cars being damaged, children being run over and a woman jumping on an ambulance which was put out of service.

Police continue to hunt football fans pictured jumping on ambulance in World Cup celebrations.

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/...ce-in-world-cup-celebrations-as-a3882631.html

These are usually low underclass people who aren't real football fans and the reason why England fans have a bad reputation. We should condemn these fools.

 

[James]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-44763415

The good side of England fans. Crowdfunding (with some fair success so far as well) in order to get the money together that will pay for Saturday’s damage.

 

[KingKhanWC]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-44763415

The good side of England fans. Crowdfunding (with some fair success so far as well) in order to get the money together that will pay for Saturday’s damage.

Great to see the real England fans are not only using their voice to condemn this nonsense but also are doing something to make a change or help the victims. This is the true spirit of England.

Not this

The National Police Chiefs' Council said there had been 1,086 football-related incidents since the tournament began, with 226 of those relating to domestic abuse and 230 arrests being made.

 

[PakLFC]

Nope. It just reveals his true nature. Alcohol does not make one do anything they are already not capable of.

Come off it! Almost everyone becomes violent after having too many! Man is good by nature, booze makes him sub human.

 

[Robert]

After every game win or lose a large minority of England fans continue to act like hooligans with no brains.

This video is just one incident of many.

This is nothing new, England fans have a notorioius reputation of violence, criminal damage and generally acting like idiots.

Surely it's fair to say , even as a generalisation England has the worst fans in the world?

Football is incidental to this.

Young men who display hooligan behaviour have a strong sense of in-group/out-group just want to get into a gang where they feel safe against the out group. It doesn’t matter who the out-group is. In many cases there is a lack of a father figure in theses young mens’ lives, increasing their sense of fear and alienation. They are to be pitied, really. If only they could feel loved, they would stop behaving this way.

I offer the thought that some will join fascist groups and others revert to Islam. That will give them the strong sense of in-group and the strong father figure that they crave. But the fear of the out-group will remain, and some very few will fall prey to hate preachers (racist/fascist or jihadist) and continue to be violent.

Very sad, and all because fathers cannot man up and fulfill their roles.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Football is incidental to this.

Young men who display hooligan behaviour have a strong sense of in-group/out-group just want to get into a gang where they feel safe against the out group. It doesn’t matter who the out-group is. In many cases there is a lack of a father figure in theses young mens’ lives, increasing their sense of fear and alienation. They are to be pitied, really. If only they could feel loved, they would stop behaving this way.

I offer the thought that some will join fascist groups and others revert to Islam. That will give them the strong sense of in-group and the strong father figure that they crave. But the fear of the out-group will remain, and some very few will fall prey to hate preachers (racist/fascist or jihadist) and continue to be violent.

Very sad, and all because fathers cannot man up and fulfill their roles.

So some will join fascists and others Islam? Are you suggesting there is any connection or similarity between the two?

Robert, we have a large minority of underclass people from the white English community. They are uneducated, often intoxicated and have no will to do well in life. Then there are others who are just young, foolish and get carried away like idiots but later grow up to be sensible, hard working people.

 

[MenInG]

Police in Prague made a series of arrests after crowd trouble involving England fans at Friday's Euro 2020 qualifying match.

There were 31 arrests, 14 of whom were England supporters.

Almost 3,800 England fans bought tickets for the 20:45 BST kick-off in Prague, although more are believed to have travelled.

England lost the match 2-1 and have another game on Monday when they travel to Sofia to play Bulgaria.

Ugly scenes erupted just before 7pm local time when some English fans began throwing bottles towards armed officers in riot gear.

A recorded warning was played in English before the Czech police advanced on the group, who had taken over a small square in the city's Old Town.

Speaking after his team's 2-1 defeat, England manager Gareth Southgate said of the crowd disturbances: "Of course, it's always disappointing and I think I've always spoken about how we would want everybody to conduct themselves.

"But equally, tonight, I think everybody would expect me to focus on getting my job right and make sure that I get the performance that we need from the team. So, I think some of these things are for other people to deal with."

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50023180

 

[Robert]

So some will join fascists and others Islam? Are you suggesting there is any connection or similarity between the two?

Robert, we have a large minority of underclass people from the white English community. They are uneducated, often intoxicated and have no will to do well in life. Then there are others who are just young, foolish and get carried away like idiots but later grow up to be sensible, hard working people.

I am suggesting that a young man who is bereft of guidance and meaning may turn to an absolutist authoritarian system to show him a path to walk. Fascism is one such path, football hooliganism is too, communism is another, political Islam yet another. Some of these lads are not underclass but from middle-class families.

 

[MenInG]

Fierce fighting is taking place around the Syrian border town of Ras al-Ain as Turkish forces continue their offensive in the north-east against the Kurds.

Turkey says it has taken the key town, but the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) dispute this.

The SDF on Saturday called on their Western allies to close off air space to Turkish warplanes.

Nearly 50 civilians have reportedly been killed on both sides of the border and more than 100,000 displaced.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-50025727

 

[KingKhanWC]

I am suggesting that a young man who is bereft of guidance and meaning may turn to an absolutist authoritarian system to show him a path to walk. Fascism is one such path, football hooliganism is too, communism is another, political Islam yet another. Some of these lads are not underclass but from middle-class families.

Lack of morals, poor parenting and lack of education. There is no excuse for this type of behaviour but it seems English fans cannot move on from the old days of hooliganism. Having an average team which struggles doesn't help their cause.

 

[OMB]

Porto locals’ anger as Covid rules eased for Champions League final fans

Residents fear spike of infections as English supporters arrive


A last-minute decision to relax Covid-19 safety rules for Saturday’s Champions League final has angered locals as hundreds of English fans not wearing masks packed Porto’s riverside bars on Friday night.

European football’s governing body Uefa moved the final between English clubs Manchester City and Chelsea from Istanbul to Porto to allow fans to travel to the match under Covid-19 restrictions. Some Porto residents fear a spike in infections because of the highly contagious coronavirus variant spreading in parts of England after first being identified in India. Others are upset that foreign fans can go into the stadium but locals have been banned from attending matches for months.

“If they open [the stadiums] for the English, they should open [them] for all,” said Alexandre Magalhaes, walking through Porto, which was packed with fans.

Portugal’s government initially said English fans must fly in only on the day of the match, stay in a “bubble” and fly home straight after the game. But authorities dropped the requirement for fans to stay in bubbles on Thursday and lifted restrictions on movement. “If these [new rules] are true I will not comply with any more lockdowns,” one Twitter user wrote. Another wrote: “This is a shame for everyone who continues to comply with health rules.”

Portugal imposed a lockdown in January after a surge in cases but rules have since been eased. Some 16,500 fans will be allowed into the stadium. Many others have come to support their teams outside.

Hundreds of maskless fans flooded the bars by Porto’s Douro river on Friday night, drinking beer and chanting team slogans as police officers kept a close eye on them. There were minor scuffles between the supporters. Although the fans breached coronavirus rules in place to reduce the risk of contagion, which make it compulsory to wear a mask in crowded areas, police officers on the ground did not enforce mask-wearing.

Police commander Paula Peneda told a news conference that authorities were expecting many English fans without a ticket in the city on Saturday but could not specify a number. Authorities said they could not stop fans moving around because British tourists are now allowed in and out of Portugal if they present a negative PCR test.

Metropolitan police superintendent Lysander Strong said two fan zones with a capacity for 6,000 people each – one for both teams – would be set up in the city. From 8am to 6pm, the fan zones will only be open to ticket holders who will then be transported to the stadium. The zones will then open to those without a ticket. Consumption of beer is allowed and all supporters must present a negative Covid-19 test to access the fan zones. “We encourage all English supporters here to contribute to an orderly environment,” Strong said.

Porto Mayor Rui Moreira said the city was ready for the final despite having had just two weeks to prepare. “Portuguese people adjust … We are quite efficient at improvising,” he said.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/may/29/porto-locals-anger-as-covid-rules-eased-for-champions-league-final-fans

 

[Firebat]

Dangers to English football 'very real', says chair of fan-led review into game

The dangers facing English league clubs are "very real", with key aspects of the nation's game "at genuine risk", says the chair of a fan-led review commissioned by the government.

Former sports minister Tracey Crouch has written to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden to propose a series of measures.

This includes an independent regulator to "protect the future of our game".

The review has heard over 100 hours of evidence from fans, the Football Association and clubs at all levels.

"The evidence has been clear that football clubs are not ordinary businesses," wrote Crouch. "They play a critical social, civic and cultural role in their local communities.

"They need to be protected - sometimes from their owners who are, after all, simply the current custodians of a community asset.

"Key aspects of our national game are at genuine risk. The short-lived threat of the European Super League jeopardised the future of the English football pyramid.

"While that threat has receded - for now - the dangers facing many clubs across the country are very real with their futures precarious and dependent in most cases on the willingness and continuing ability of owners to fund significant losses."

The measures proposed by Crouch include:

A new independent regulator to address issues that are most relevant to the risks to the game, especially financial regulation, corporate governance and ownership.

Further work over the summer to ensure greater fan engagement and influence at all levels of governance in the game.

Suggested potential reform at the Football Association, the Football League and the Premier League, with a recommendation that at least 50 per cent of the FA board be composed of independent non-executive directors.

Greater protection for important club assets such as badges, location and colours, through a 'golden share' for supporters that provides them with veto powers.

Further investigation over the summer on revenue flows within the football pyramid, including 'parachute payments'.

Calls for a joined-up approach from the football authorities to improve player welfare, particularly with regard to players released from the academy system.

Allowing clubs to operate all-weather pitches in League Two to help with generation of revenue in lower leagues.

Suggestion that the English Football League (EFL) enter discussions to absorb the National League top division into the EFL structure.

Possibility of a levy on transfer or agent fees to support the development of the grassroots, amateur and women's games.

A separate review into the future of women's football following "varied" evidence on the best way forward.

Crouch will issue her final recommendations in the autumn.

 

[Firebat]

Champions League final: Uefa 'responsible' for chaos before Liverpool v Real Madrid in Paris

Uefa bears "primary responsibility" for the chaotic scenes that "almost led to disaster" before last year's Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, says an independent report.

Fans were penned in and teargassed outside Paris's Stade de France as kick-off was delayed by 36 minutes.

"It is remarkable no one lost their life," said the report, which Uefa commissioned after the 28 May final.

Uefa and French authorities initially blamed ticketless fans for the events.

The report says there is "no evidence" to support the "reprehensible" claims.

"The panel has concluded that Uefa, as event owner, bears primary responsibility for failures which almost led to disaster," said the report.

While it said there was "contributory fault" from other bodies - particularly French police and the French Football Federation - the findings said European governing body Uefa was "at the wheel".

"Uefa should have retained a monitoring and oversight role [of security], to ensure it all worked. It self-evidently did not," the report added.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64631335

 

[Firebat]

Liverpool fan runs on to Anfield pitch and collides with Andrew Robertson & Curtis Jones

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp remonstrated with a fan who ran on to the Anfield pitch and collided with his players as they celebrated the final goal in Sunday's 7-0 thrashing of rivals Manchester United.

The supporter went to celebrate with Liverpool players and appeared to slip - colliding with Andrew Robertson and Curtis Jones, who both looked to be in some discomfort.

As the fan was escorted off by stewards, Klopp was seen shouting at the fan.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64856433

 

[Firebat]

Burnley aiding police probe after Aston Villa team bus struck by brick following Premier League fixture

Burnley say they are supporting police after Aston Villa's team bus was struck by a brick thrown from a footbridge as it carried the team back from Turf Moor.

The incident occurred at junction 10 of the M65 as Villa - who beat Burnley 3-1 in their Premier League fixture on Sunday afternoon - travelled back to the Midlands.

A Burnley statement said the club "condemn this behaviour", adding: "Burnley is saddened and dismayed to learn about an attack on the Aston Villa team bus at junction 10 of the M65 after today's match.

"Having spoken with Villa, we are relieved to hear nobody was hurt in the incident. We strongly condemn this behaviour and will support Lancashire Police in their efforts to find whoever was responsible."

Lancashire Police have confirmed they are investigating the incident and are asking for dashcam footage, as well as any other information.

A police statement read: "It caused some damage to the bus as it struck the windscreen but thankfully nobody was injured.

"However, this could have been a lot worse and clearly we will not stand for people putting motorists in danger in this way."

Supt Melita Worswick of Lancashire Police said: "This incident occurred when a great deal of traffic was leaving the area following the football match between Burnley and Aston Villa.

"It is nothing but good fortune that the brick didn't cause more damage, or result in somebody being seriously injured or even killed.

"We cannot say at this point whether this was a targeted attack, but enquiries are ongoing and this will form part of our investigation.

"We are now determined to find the person or people responsible, and are asking for anyone with information to get in touch.

"If you have any information or dashcam which can help us, please contact us as soon as possible."

Burnley aiding police probe after Aston Villa team bus struck by brick following Premier League fixture

Aston Villas team bus was struck by a brick thrown from a footbridge as it carried the team back from Turf Moor; the incident occurred at junction 10 of the M65; Villa beat Burnley 3-1 in their Premier League fixture on Sunday afternoon

www.skysports.com

 

[daytrader]

Roy Keane was allegedly assaulted by a fan during Arsenal’s win over Manchester United on Sunday, with Sky Sports colleague Micah Richards stepping in to diffuse the situation.

Footage circulated on social media of Richards confronting a man at Emirates Stadium, with Keane behind him and reports suggest that it was in the immediate aftermath of a physical altercation.

The Daily Mail report that Keane was confronted by a man in the West Stand at Arsenal’s ground and was allegedly headbutted in the chin and chest, without serious damage being done.

Richards then attempted to calm the situation down, as confirmed by a statement from Sky.

The statement relayed to Mail Sport read: ‘We understand the police are investigating an alleged assault by a member of the public immediately preceding the footage circulating on social media.

 

[Hassan A]

Arsenal v Man Utd: Police investigating after Roy Keane allegedly assaulted at Emirates

Police are investigating an alleged assault at Emirates Stadium during Arsenal's 3-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday, following the circulation of footage on social media showing Sky Sports pundits Micah Richards and Roy Keane involved in an altercation with an individual.

Former United captain Keane was reportedly the alleged victim of the assault.

Sky Sports say Richards was "acting to defuse a situation".

Former Manchester City and England defender Richards, 35, and former Republic of Ireland international Keane, 52, were working on Sky Sports' coverage of the Premier League game.

A Sky Sports spokesperson said: "We understand the police are investigating an alleged assault by a member of the public immediately preceding the footage circulating on social media. In the footage seen, Micah Richards was acting to defuse a situation."

In a statement, the Metropolitan police said: "Police are investigating following an assault that is alleged to have occurred at the Emirates Stadium during an Arsenal v Manchester United match on Sunday 3 September.

"There have been no arrests and enquiries are ongoing."

An Arsenal statement added. "We are aware of an incident that took place during our match against Manchester United on Sunday,"

"The Metropolitan Police is conducting an investigation into the matter and we are fully co-operating with their enquiries."

 

[WicketLord]

A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after an alleged incident during Arsenal's 3-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday.

It follows the circulation of footage on social media showing Sky Sports pundits Micah Richards and Roy Keane involved in an altercation with an individual.

Ex-United captain Keane was reportedly the alleged victim of the assault.

Sky Sports say Richards was "acting to defuse a situation".

"Police are investigating an incident at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, 3 September, during which a man was assaulted," The Metropolitan Police said in a statement.

"On Monday, 4 September, a 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault (ABH). The man has been taken into police custody. Enquiries are ongoing."

A Sky Sports spokesperson said: "We understand the police are investigating an alleged assault by a member of the public immediately preceding the footage circulating on social media. In the footage seen, Micah Richards was acting to defuse a situation."

Ex-Manchester City and England defender Richards, 35, and former Republic of Ireland international Keane, 52, were working on Sky Sports' coverage of the Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium.

 

[FearlessRoar]

The number of arrests at football matches in England and Wales have reached a nine-year high, according to home Office figures.

There were 2,264 football-related arrests during 2022-23, the highest number since 2013-14 and an increase of 66 on the previous season.

Arrests at women's matches, arrests made in England and Wales relating to overseas matches, and arrests for possession of Class A drugs are included in the figures for the first time.

The possession of Class A drugs added 200 arrests during the 2022-23 season, while there were 101 arrests in England and Wales relating to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

No arrests were made in connection with this summer's Women's World Cup.

There were 682 new football banning orders issued last season, which is an increase of 32% compared to the 2021-22 campaign, and is the highest number issued since the 960 in the 2010-11 season.

Of the 1,624 football banning orders in force on 1 August 2023, 1,618 were issued to men, and 1,133 to those aged between 18 and 34.

Manchester United supporters have the most banning orders in place with 69, while Millwall are second on 66.

West Ham had the highest number (89) of supporters arrested, which is the most for the second consecutive year.

The Hammers maintain they have improved and robust systems in place on matchdays and say that their pro-active tactics correlate with an increased number of bans for certain offences.

The number of arrests for pitch invasions fell from 313 to 147.

While the number of arrests is the highest in nine years, it is not a new high overall, as initially reported. There were nine more arrests in 2013-14 than in 2022-23 and a total of 3,089 football-related arrests in 2010-11.

Some of the high-profile incidents during the 2022-23 campaign included a Tottenham fan being given a four-year football banning order for kicking Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after the Gunners' North London derby win over Spurs in January.

The same month a 15-year-old girl was scared for life when she was struck on the head with a pint glass filled with coins during Manchester City's Carabao Cup tie with Liverpool.

A Leeds United fan who ran on to confront Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe at Elland Road in May was jailed for three months and banned from all games for six years.


Source: BBC

 

[MenInG]

Another sorry episode in history of English football.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1739928201290301914

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Chelsea and Nottingham Forest have been charged by the Football Association for failing to control their players after a mass confrontation during Sunday's Premier League game at Stamford Bridge

However, no action will be taken against Nicolas Jackson after the Chelsea forward appeared to slap, external Forest's Morato, as players from both sides clashed towards the end of the match, which ended 1-1.

Tempers had flared after Forest's Neco Williams had appeared to push defender Marc Cucurella off the pitch.

The incident involving Jackson and Morato was reviewed by the video assistant referee at the time.

"It's alleged that both clubs failed to ensure their players didn’t behave in an improper and/or provocative way around the 88th minute," the FA said in a statement.

Both clubs have until Thursday to respond to the charge.

Three players were booked following the clash - Williams for Forest and Cucurella and Levi Colwill for Chelsea.

A total of six players were booked for the Blues throughout the match, meaning they are the subject of an automatic £50,000 fine after accumulating six or more bookings for the second time this season.

Source: BBC