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Post by McLovin on Mar 15, 2009 15:00:10 GMT
Fuck me, talk about looking for trouble.
We too our seats just as the teams were about to kick off. We stood up, started singing then everyone sat down, policeman polietly told us to sit down as people behind can't see, which we ablidged.
Then, straight after, I get grabbed my the back of my jumper and this officer with stubble, face like a smacked arse, etc.. tells me and my mate to "shut up, you 2 are walking a thin line, especially you" pointing in my direction.
We continue to watch the match, sing songs, not standing, or doing anything remotely wrong, with this officer eyeballing us the entire time. Later in the game I glance over at the everton fans and one give me a wanker sign, with a smile, during a chant of oh when the reds. I put my arms out singing it at him, the evertonian smiles back doing a 2-0 sign with his hands. After that harmless bit of banter, seargant grabalot comes bowling over to read me the riot act and gives me my last warning, as well as doing his trademark clothes grab.
I explain it's harmless banter, and what about the evertonian, in which i'm again told to shut up or else i'll be escorted out of the grounds.
Stoke score and during the mental, I get pulled back off of the steps by my friend, look up, to find grabalot giving me evils.
I didn't get escorted out, or do anything to warrant a throwing out might I add, but his heavy handed approach and constant approaching me during the game put a bit of a downer on the day. Other than that, quality day out. Bring on boro!
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Post by lordeffinghamhunt on Mar 15, 2009 15:02:09 GMT
I thought that the police and stewards were the best so far this season.
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Post by fradleyhomes on Mar 15, 2009 15:10:29 GMT
The police were heavy handed yesterday, even with their own fans when some got ejected for a bit of banter, don't know what the problem was most of it was fairly good natured banter
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Post by icelandpotter on Mar 15, 2009 15:15:01 GMT
far too many horses than was necessary
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2009 17:00:29 GMT
Its nice to know where our taxes are getting spunked!!
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Post by stevetheboater on Mar 15, 2009 17:39:44 GMT
When I spotted the police horses and that lots of the police were carrying wooden canes before the game, I wondered if it was going to be a bit hostile but it turned out not to be at all like that.
Both police and the stewards tried to get people to sit down at the start (that's what they're paid to do!) but they were fine when people got excited and stayed standing up after we scored. Actually one of them kept turning around to watch the game for a good bit of the second half every time we got excited. Even had a bit of a laugh and banter with them about how loud we were a couple of times.
Good on them I say - oh and they seemed to be able to close the roads after the game so that people could get away from the ground quickly... lessons there for Staffs finest, maybe.
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Post by white wall boy on Mar 15, 2009 17:47:08 GMT
only ever seen those wooden canes at Liverpool and Everton, in what circumstances does it warrant being twatted with one of those? its just plain assult and surely can't be tolerated.
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Post by Jamo on the wing on Mar 15, 2009 17:52:35 GMT
In fairness they let us stand all game without even having a word, I did wonder when I saw the hiking canes what the hell they were doing though!  We went in Arkles before the game and as we entered two coppers went in with their sticks, we thought it was kicking off at first but they seemed almost standard issue up there yesterday! |
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Post by Willard on Mar 15, 2009 17:55:00 GMT
yeah...what is it with those f**k off wooden sticks, do they think they have more authority with them rather than the usual flick out batton! Wouldnt want to be twatted with one mind!
scouse bastards ***cough***
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2009 18:06:14 GMT
willard..y
The canes signify rank, and are a visible sign of that , the fact that people spotted them illustrates the point..how many other grounds have you noticed rank unless they've been right in your face..
Liverpool people know this and so do the rest of the police.
As for the horses, been used as a very effective crowd control at football games in Liverpool games for as long as I can remember , their numbers don't indicate the potential for trouble..
They're given more respect by most than the 'eye in the sky , the candid camara vans and even the black suited support groups...
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Post by starkiller on Mar 15, 2009 18:36:30 GMT
Keeping filming it on your phones, folks.
Probably our last weapon against a total police state.
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Post by stokie5554 on Mar 15, 2009 18:58:07 GMT
They Got it spot on yesterday the police did and the stewards
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Post by stokiematt on Mar 15, 2009 19:04:55 GMT
yeh couple of idiots stood next to us. went to go have a piss got 3 stairs down and i heard something happened so ran back up the stairs. trying see our attack her pushed me and said one way or the other.
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Post by jonnynico on Mar 15, 2009 20:06:58 GMT
i am over 60 and disabled, i was on the end seat everybody was standing (wanted to sit badly ) a bitch steward came to me and told me to move back, i moved 2 inches at most, people were laughing at her. who do they think they are little hitlers.
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Post by swipers on Mar 15, 2009 20:13:07 GMT
They were spot on yesterday - no trouble with either of them.
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Post by Stafford-Stokie on Mar 15, 2009 20:14:03 GMT
I thought that the police and stewards were the best so far this season. You have police and stewards in your living room ??? |
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Post by fradleyhomes on Mar 15, 2009 20:15:48 GMT
I thought that the police and stewards were the best so far this season. You have police and stewards in your living room ??? ;D |
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Post by DannyStokie on Mar 15, 2009 20:17:59 GMT
Me and me dad all ways get checked on the entrance, they just smiled at me mate. me and me dad must look suspicious.
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Post by Sam on Mar 15, 2009 21:10:20 GMT
Got searched as normal, but didnt have any problem with either police or stewards.
In fact we had a good natter with a couple after the game.
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Post by smirny72 on Mar 15, 2009 21:39:22 GMT
Thought they were ok yesterday. Had a laugh with a couple of them and didnt see any trouble at all. They seemed to leave us alone and just watch for any signs of trouble.
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Post by Ron Jeremy on Mar 16, 2009 0:09:36 GMT
Haha seargeant grabalot, pisser Suprised the lads singing you fat bastard and the Vicky Pollard song were targeted if you were for doing nothing But mind you thats what they look for int it, the vunerable  |
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Post by johnfarmersshirt on Mar 16, 2009 8:39:57 GMT
only ever seen those wooden canes at Liverpool and Everton, in what circumstances does it warrant being twatted with one of those? its just plain assult and surely can't be tolerated. They are called pace sticks and are ususally carried by military. I dont know why they are still used in Merseyside and can only suppose it is tradition. I think they must be issued to Sergeants on promotion and are handy for poking but should never be used as a baton. See more here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pace_stick |
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Post by stokiematt on Mar 16, 2009 8:43:19 GMT
oh yeh, got searched and they quizzed me on my glasses case  tit |
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Post by redblue on Mar 16, 2009 8:53:21 GMT
I had no trouble with either police or stewards, police even directed me to a couple of pubs. In the ground the lad by me was having a good bit of banter with the stewards and we were not told to sit down once. I don't think we would have been able to see if we had, horrible ground with all its posts and you could'nt see the corner at all. I felt sorry for the people who had paid for little kids cause I was struggling to see anything
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Post by rabbigan on Mar 16, 2009 9:07:12 GMT
Staying up for block 11,
If a police presence like we had on Saturday stops another Heysell or Hillsborough then it is well worth it.
I felt safe as a result of the police presence and not at all threatened.
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Post by Block 25 on Mar 16, 2009 10:23:30 GMT
thought the stewards were a bit stupid in the first half telling everyone to sit down after about to minutes! It killed the atmosphere a bit becuase very time someoine stood up and sung they had the coppers on to them.
Second half though when we scored they just let us stand up for the rest of the game ???
It does piss me off though that the police seem to want to get rid of any banter between fans aty football matches. A bity of banter makes the day worth while you have a laugh and some banter. But now as soon as a bit of banter starts you get into trouble with the police or stewards does my head in, just let us get on with it and there will be no trouble. Police cause the trouble half the time!!
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Post by monsoonmoon on Mar 16, 2009 10:34:19 GMT
I was right up the side by the corner flag, near the front. I saw a couple of Everton fans get chucked out and one or two of our lot. No idea what for, so I can't pass any judgement really.
Also, got searched and went through me pockets. The copper was alright though and had a decent chat with us, so no complaints from me personally.
What the frig was all that about with the stewards lying on the side of the pitch at the end of each half though? Hardly going stop a riot, they looked like they were sunbathing! ???
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Post by nott1 on Mar 16, 2009 11:49:29 GMT
Put a burkha on next time, they'll probably upgrade you to a private box!!!!!!!
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