mjb2
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Post by mjb2 on May 15, 2011 13:34:51 GMT
Having read elsewhere on the site about poor stewarding and poor behaviour by Stoke fans, I thought I'd share my experience from yesterday. I attended the game with 2 friends and all was fine until about five minutes before kick off when we found ourselves suddenly pushed forward headlong with considerable force landing on people in the rows below us. This dramatic incident could have had serious, even tragic consequences. I was first to get back to my feet but still sustained several major bruises and contusions to my legs; one of these knocks swelled dramatically and really needed immediate icing. One of us had his leg trapped in the seat mechanism in the row below but with help extricated himself with nothing worse than a swollen ankle. Our third member collapsed to the floor, feeling dizzy but after a minute or two was able to stand up though he received several cuts and grazes which again should have been treated. We discovered that the cause was two idiots behind us who were clearly well under the influence of alcohol and who chose this inopportune moment to start fighting each other. Overbalancing they lurched into us with the consequences described above. How can such people be called Stoke fans? No apology was offered at any stage. Obviously the incident was not wholly the fault of the stadium team though maybe drunkards should be spotted and prevented from entry but it was truly shocking that there was no steward intervention whatsoever either in terms of offering/arranging medical help or of ejecting the perpetrators. In all the incident lasted about three minutes so there is no way that the nearby stewards could have missed seeing what happened, at least in part. We were located in Block 509 and therefore just a few seats and two rows from an entry/exit point where stewards were standing. I would ask what is the point of employing stewards if they do not react to such a serious incident. No steward approached any of us at any point. As well as the physical impact, we were all shocked and upset with the episode marring what should have been a great day despite the result! I am 64 and just 10 days ago had heart surgery so this was the last thing I needed. We all feel very aggrieved at not receiving help and support at a time when it was urgently needed. Clearly some of the stadium staff are neglectful and/or not up to the job and sad to say, at least a few Stoke fans are morons who don't deserve to be allowed to follow the best club in England.  |
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Post by mattovstoke on May 15, 2011 13:39:33 GMT
The bloke next to me was rocking and swaying all of the match like he was on a boat  and i couldn't believe it when i went for a piss during the second half and some guy was sleeping in the concourse, i bet he can remember loads from yesterday |
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Post by ruts66 on May 15, 2011 13:46:12 GMT
Sorry to hear that, mjb - hope you and your friends' injuries heal quickly.
I witnessed the aftermath of an incident somewhere between blocks 515 and 514 (row 20'ish) just after kick off.
Dare say it was alcohol related and involved the innocent being told to f*** off for complaining about their behaviour...
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2011 13:53:31 GMT
There were many people that were really worse for wear, I'm amazed that some of them were allowed entry to the ground. As ever some people just see these occasions as an excuse to get off their faces. Beers are an important part of the matchday experience but to get so pissed/popped up that you can't remember/enjoy the game is something I'll never understand. When it impinges on other peoples enjoyment/experience it's simply unacceptable.
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Post by SneydRanger on May 15, 2011 14:00:35 GMT
Down in the concourse of the upper tier at half time it was bedlam around ladies toilets The crush at one point became nearly dangerous and on moving further down it became apparent it was all because some were standing 4/5 deep drinking their beers and refusing to move. As alluded to earlier some seemed more bothered about getting bevvied up than anything else. Seems bizarre at Wembley prices as well!!
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Post by ruts66 on May 15, 2011 14:02:26 GMT
Well the Wembley 360 image is certainly helpful if you were a victim of violent or racist behaviour - you can work out the seat numbers and you can see their faces, use it...
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mjb2
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Post by mjb2 on May 15, 2011 14:17:10 GMT
Thanks for the kind words Rutts...can you explain then 360 comment further, please?
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Post by ruts66 on May 15, 2011 14:32:40 GMT
The following link is to a 360 degree panoramic photo taken of all supporters yesterday. This may help you if you wish to take further action against those responsible for your injuries; wembley360.wembleystadium.com/Good luck... |
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mjb2
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Post by mjb2 on May 15, 2011 15:00:17 GMT
Thank you...much appreciated
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Post by Stafford-Stokie on May 15, 2011 15:03:32 GMT
Is there really any need to get people in trouble? They had a few to drink but to potentially get them banned from the footie is a bit much. Let it go.  |
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Post by mjb2 on May 15, 2011 15:13:44 GMT
Would you say that if you, or a member of your family, had been injured in such an incident?  |
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Post by nottinghamstokie on May 15, 2011 15:37:47 GMT
well said mjb
I spent the whole match having a pissed f*ckwit in front of me continually stand up and gesticulate at nothing in particular. He was also off his face, ( must have been as 10 mins from time he shouted at Pugh to "f*cking pass it, Etherington, you useless c*nt" )
3 separate requests for him to stop standing up were met twice with glazed-over non-comprehension and the final time with "F-ck off, I've paid for my ticket"
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Post by Stafford-Stokie on May 15, 2011 15:40:15 GMT
Jesus christ. It don't take long to get back to moaning on here does it? See you next time were at Wembley I suppose. |
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Post by RAF on May 15, 2011 15:41:34 GMT
Jesus christ. It don't take long to get back to moaning on here does it? See you next time were at Wembley I suppose. We do have some cunts in our midst that ruin peoples day out though Stafford mate. H |
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Post by Stafford-Stokie on May 15, 2011 15:45:12 GMT
Jesus christ. It don't take long to get back to moaning on here does it? See you next time were at Wembley I suppose. We do have some cunts in our midst that ruin peoples day out though Stafford mate. H I agree mate and maybe I am being a bit harsh on mjb2. If I am I apologize but some of the petty moaning on here is just well... petty. Some idiots are out of order sometimes but does it really deserve a ban from the footie? |
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Post by PolPotter on May 15, 2011 15:47:18 GMT
Is there really any need to get people in trouble? They had a few to drink but to potentially get them banned from the footie is a bit much. Let it go. I wouldn't be suprised if you're the type of lad who gets involved in this bull shit. |
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Post by RAF on May 15, 2011 15:47:37 GMT
We do have some cunts in our midst that ruin peoples day out though Stafford mate. H I agree mate and maybe I am being a bit harsh on mjb2. If I am I apologize but some of the petty moaning on here is just well... petty. Some idiots are out of order sometimes but does it really deserve a ban from the footie? I don't think being pissed and swearing at other supporters deserves a ban, but the racist chants and threatening children does. Obviously that's just my opinion. H |
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Post by Stafford-Stokie on May 15, 2011 15:56:36 GMT
Is there really any need to get people in trouble? They had a few to drink but to potentially get them banned from the footie is a bit much. Let it go. I wouldn't be suprised if you're the type of lad who gets involved in this bull shit. Not at all mate. I like a beer as much as the rest but also like to enjoy the game. RAF. I agree about the threatening kids. This dick should be banned for life! To be fair I don't know how the dad didn't punch the tosser. The racism thing I am not sure about. I 100% agree it isn't right but at the same time people say things in the heat of the moment. |
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Post by ruts66 on May 15, 2011 16:01:34 GMT
So, Stafford, three senior Stoke fans are injured by the actions of two pissed-up, brawling low lifes and you're standing on the side of the latter. You don't get it, do you...
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Post by slicko on May 15, 2011 16:07:08 GMT
well said mjb I spent the whole match having a pissed f*ckwit in front of me continually stand up and gesticulate at nothing in particular. He was also off his face, ( must have been as 10 mins from time he shouted at Pugh to "f*cking pass it, Etherington, you useless c*nt" ) 3 separate requests for him to stop standing up were met twice with glazed-over non-comprehension and the final time with "F-ck off, I've paid for my ticket" yep, I was the one that grabbed his flag coz it was in front of my face and he turned his beery breath and angry bile on me. TBH the last thing I want is a fight at the age of 42 with my son watching. I was most annoyed at the end when he staggered past me and tried to shove me down the seats. Thanks to the lad behind who told him it was his fault for having his flag in my face and his mate who swapped seats with him...the man was a first class tool. |
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Post by Time4aPINT on May 15, 2011 16:07:09 GMT
Is there really any need to get people in trouble? They had a few to drink but to potentially get them banned from the footie is a bit much. Let it go. Getting totally pissed and fighting at Wembley in one of the biggest games in our long history is bad enough but injuring other Stoke fans in the process deserves a ban. Some people have no respect for anyone or anything, why should cunts like that have the privilege of watching our great team and ruining a fabulous day out for other Stoke fans. |
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Post by Stafford-Stokie on May 15, 2011 16:10:23 GMT
Why are they low life's? Because they had a few to many? All I am saying is that things happen. If they had attacked these people then yes get them arrested/banned. They were just pissed and things got out of hand. It doesn't make it OK but do they deserve to be banned from the footie and a criminal record? I just don't think they do. |
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Post by mistersausage on May 15, 2011 16:11:16 GMT
Is there really any need to get people in trouble? They had a few to drink but to potentially get them banned from the footie is a bit much. Let it go. I suppose you would complain if someone smoked next to you? It's much worse when some soft twat has been unable to stop himself from slurping ale he can't handle, up and down like a brides nightie for constant pisses. |
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Post by potters 22 on May 15, 2011 16:17:10 GMT
There we at least 2 pissed up tossers in the block i was in 519 row 20ish kept standing up spouting shite.
I would hazard a guess that a 1000 or so 'fans' there in the potters end prob didnt know the players names or been to a match this season and the majority of these were prob the embarrasing pissed up idiots that caused the isolated trouble.
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Post by Time4aPINT on May 15, 2011 16:20:16 GMT
Why are they low life's? Because they had a few to many? All I am saying is that things happen. If they had attacked these people then yes get them arrested/banned. They were just pissed and things got out of hand. It doesn't make it OK but do they deserve to be banned from the footie and a criminal record? I just don't think they do. why are they low life's? is it because they show fuck all consideration for the people around them. Being totally pissed isn't an excuse for this. |
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Post by youareallwrong on May 15, 2011 16:21:00 GMT
Why are they low life's? Because they had a few to many? All I am saying is that things happen. If they had attacked these people then yes get them arrested/banned. They were just pissed and things got out of hand. It doesn't make it OK but do they deserve to be banned from the footie and a criminal record? I just don't think they do. You really do not get it, do you? There is no excuse for drunken, violent, abusive behaviour in any situation, including football games. If people can't behave like reasonable, decent human beings in a public place, then yes, they should be banned, and preferably put on 24 hr curfew in fucking chains until they can learn how to behave. |
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Post by Northy on May 15, 2011 16:26:24 GMT
there was 2 empty seats next to me in block 502 (well would have been if the bloke they moved out had been in the right seat and row ) , after about 25 minutes 2 lads turned up and then spent the next few minutes on the phones shouting to people at the other end that they were in the ground, they went at half time and never came back. 148 years to wait and they spent about 20 minutes in their seats ??? |
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Post by sslazio1900 on May 15, 2011 17:27:56 GMT
Is there really any need to get people in trouble? They had a few to drink but to potentially get them banned from the footie is a bit much. Let it go. not reading anymore of this thread but bang on! its not a wimbledon tennis crowd guys, remember its a footy match best stay at home if not up for it health wise & mentally |
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Post by kevkj on May 15, 2011 17:30:56 GMT
Dont worry it evens out Man City had loads of tossers,we ran into them last night unfortunately.
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Post by ruts66 on May 15, 2011 17:33:52 GMT
Is there really any need to get people in trouble? They had a few to drink but to potentially get them banned from the footie is a bit much. Let it go. not reading anymore of this thread but bang on! its not a wimbledon tennis crowd guys, remember its a footy match best stay at home if not up for it health wise & mentally "If not up for it" - so, anyone under 16 and over 60 should stop supporting Stoke unless they are happy to accept being injured by other Stoke 'fans'. Can you not see the fuckwittery in your argument? |
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and i couldn't believe it when i went for a piss during the second half and some guy was sleeping in the concourse, i bet he can remember loads from yesterday 
