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Post by Curly Wurly on Sept 23, 2014 11:33:47 GMT
From the official site:
"07:51 23rd September 2014
Club warned over actions at Braintree
As many of you are aware, we were reported to the Football Association (FA) after a skirmish behind the goal at Braintree last month, following the award of a penalty to the home side.
One so called Rovers supporter even managed to strike a Braintree player from his place on the terrace while one or two others rushed the perimeter barrier.
Once again, therefore, a small minority of so called supporters spoilt things for the majority of those who simply travelled to Braintree to support their team, and the good name and reputation of Rovers and their supporters was called into question.
Let’s be clear about this; any supporter who causes problems, home or away, is not wanted by this football club and will be banned from attending any games if it is proven that they have been responsible for any threatening behaviour towards opposition supporters or players.
We, as a club, are responsible for the behaviour of our supporters both home and away, a point which many fans are unaware.
On this occasion we have received a strong warning from the FA, but disciplinary action is likely to be taken against us should there be any further reports of misconduct by Bristol Rovers supporters.
Our safety officer spent many hours in discussions with club officials at Rovers and Braintree and considered video evidence of the incident before preparing a statement for the FA.
We ask all supporters to remain vigilant and to report any misconduct to stewards."
I'll admit, I feared worse.
Small grounds, inexperienced stewards and policing - I'm gonna sound like a nanny, but I think we all need to take it easy at away games for the rest of this season.
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Sept 23, 2014 11:38:00 GMT
From the official site: I'm gonna sound like a nanny, but I think we all need to take it easy at away games for the rest of this season. It would be f ing disastrous if something like this happened again and we were docked points. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2014 11:40:27 GMT
Talking of docking points,take it the Wycombe saga has died a death?P.S. Lost 0-2 in this morning's friendly.
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Post by timothyq on Sept 23, 2014 11:43:06 GMT
Sigh of relief, expected the conference to really make a statement.
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Post by LJG on Sept 23, 2014 11:51:32 GMT
From the official site:"07:51 23rd September 2014 Club warned over actions at BraintreeAs many of you are aware, we were reported to the Football Association (FA) after a skirmish behind the goal at Braintree last month, following the award of a penalty to the home side. One so called Rovers supporter even managed to strike a Braintree player from his place on the terrace while one or two others rushed the perimeter barrier. Once again, therefore, a small minority of so called supporters spoilt things for the majority of those who simply travelled to Braintree to support their team, and the good name and reputation of Rovers and their supporters was called into question. Let’s be clear about this; any supporter who causes problems, home or away, is not wanted by this football club and will be banned from attending any games if it is proven that they have been responsible for any threatening behaviour towards opposition supporters or players. We, as a club, are responsible for the behaviour of our supporters both home and away, a point which many fans are unaware. On this occasion we have received a strong warning from the FA, but disciplinary action is likely to be taken against us should there be any further reports of misconduct by Bristol Rovers supporters. Our safety officer spent many hours in discussions with club officials at Rovers and Braintree and considered video evidence of the incident before preparing a statement for the FA. We ask all supporters to remain vigilant and to report any misconduct to stewards." I'll admit, I feared worse. Small grounds, inexperienced stewards and policing - I'm gonna sound like a nanny, but I think we all need to take it easy at away games for the rest of this season. I agree - I think any right minded Rovers fan would. But still ... you're going to get the wazzocks on here in a minute saying something like "Not being funny but do the FA even know or understand anything about the passion of football supporters?!?! LMAO". |
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Post by dagnogo on Sept 23, 2014 11:53:44 GMT
Not before you get the usual obsessed inbreds from BS3 spouting the usual 'family club' claptrap.
Good move by the FA and the club.
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Post by GasPanic! on Sept 23, 2014 14:26:25 GMT
It was just banter!
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Post by brizzle on Sept 23, 2014 15:05:31 GMT
Talking of docking points,take it the Wycombe saga has died a death?P.S. Lost 0-2 in this morning's friendly. Exactly what I was thinking geoffrey, when I saw ''FA'' in the title of the thread. So can I take it that the matter which occurred on the 6th of September has been dealt with, but the issue of Rovers appeal regarding Wycombe Wanderers from last season, has still to be addressed? Surely at some point there should be an answer to the question, whatever that answer might be. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2014 16:40:57 GMT
So has the infamous Barry been banned then? I found it pretty strange that people in certain circles who would be the first to want the bloke be brought to task have been very quiet over the whole issue,both on here and,moreso Gaschat. You would have expected better from these upright citizens from past rantings but there you go.
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Post by brizzle on Sept 23, 2014 16:47:38 GMT
So has the infamous Barry been banned then? I found it pretty strange that people in certain circles who would be the first to want the bloke be brought to task have been very quiet over the whole issue,both on here and,moreso Gaschat. You would have expected better from these upright citizens from past rantings but there you go. That's a good question, but I can't find the answer in the press release, so presumably not. Because if he had been then we would all have been told in no uncertain terms, hung out to dry so to speak. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2014 16:55:52 GMT
so many people on here have defended the incident at braintree and the events v mansfield that i feel pretty sure another little excursion on to the pitch is just a matter of time.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2014 17:34:20 GMT
So has the infamous Barry been banned then? I found it pretty strange that people in certain circles who would be the first to want the bloke be brought to task have been very quiet over the whole issue,both on here and,moreso Gaschat. You would have expected better from these upright citizens from past rantings but there you go. That's a good question, but I can't find the answer in the press release, so presumably not. Because if he had been then we would all have been told in no uncertain terms, hung out to dry so to speak. Its quite ironic when you think about it. People have been banned from the ground and got football banning orders for 3 years for running on the pitch after the final whistle and giving verbals yet you can clump a footballer through a goalnet and,so it appears,get away with it! |
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Post by gas2 on Sept 23, 2014 18:50:18 GMT
From the official site: I'm gonna sound like a nanny, but I think we all need to take it easy at away games for the rest of this season. It would be f ing disastrous if something like this happened again and we were docked points. ffs Braintree should not be allowed in the league with a s**t ground like they got |
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Post by LPGas on Sept 23, 2014 18:56:14 GMT
It would be f ing disastrous if something like this happened again and we were docked points. ffs Braintree should not be allowed in the league with a s*** ground like they got Maybe we shouldn't be allowed back in the league with our s**t ground? |
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Post by Bridgeman on Sept 23, 2014 20:18:47 GMT
From the official site:"07:51 23rd September 2014 Club warned over actions at BraintreeAs many of you are aware, we were reported to the Football Association (FA) after a skirmish behind the goal at Braintree last month, following the award of a penalty to the home side. One so called Rovers supporter even managed to strike a Braintree player from his place on the terrace while one or two others rushed the perimeter barrier. Once again, therefore, a small minority of so called supporters spoilt things for the majority of those who simply travelled to Braintree to support their team, and the good name and reputation of Rovers and their supporters was called into question. Let’s be clear about this; any supporter who causes problems, home or away, is not wanted by this football club and will be banned from attending any games if it is proven that they have been responsible for any threatening behaviour towards opposition supporters or players. We, as a club, are responsible for the behaviour of our supporters both home and away, a point which many fans are unaware. On this occasion we have received a strong warning from the FA, but disciplinary action is likely to be taken against us should there be any further reports of misconduct by Bristol Rovers supporters. Our safety officer spent many hours in discussions with club officials at Rovers and Braintree and considered video evidence of the incident before preparing a statement for the FA. We ask all supporters to remain vigilant and to report any misconduct to stewards." I'll admit, I feared worse. Small grounds, inexperienced stewards and policing - I'm gonna sound like a nanny, but I think we all need to take it easy at away games for the rest of this season. I think it has to be said if you can't control the red mist then don't go. I wasn't aware of any incidents at FGR and there were over 1800 of us there. The message is keep off the pitch and keep your hands to yourself regardless of what is going on the pitch....we've had our warning...... |
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