Peter Hain! What a clown!!

Bluebirds and Swans unite in bid to stop feathers flying at Premier League derby


Neath MP Peter Hain, a Swansea City supporter, and Cardiff South and Penarth MP Stephen Doughty, a Cardiff City supporter, have launched an initiative which will also see both clubs and South Wales Police exploring ways to showcase the best of both cities when the Swans meet the Bluebirds in the Welsh capital on November 3 and again at the Liberty Stadium on February 8.

In a joint statement, Mr Hain and Mr Doughty said: “Now that both teams are in the Premiership with its very high profile and global media exposure, it is vital that both supporters focus on the clash on the pitch and that there is no return to the unsavoury scenes we saw in previous years.

“Both clubs and their fans have made huge strides forward in making their clubs family-friendly in recent years and cracking down on anti-social behaviour, and we want to see that continue this season despite the inevitable rivalries which will exist.”

The pair added: “We are speaking to supporter representatives and they are in total agreement, and have agreed to meet to discuss how best to ensure the derby matches show the very best of our clubs and our cities in the season ahead.

“We will also be speaking to police and club representatives.”

The famous football fixture has historically been overshadowed by bitter tribalism which has on occasion escalated into violence.

In September 1988 a group of Cardiff fans were infamously chased into the sea by a group of Swansea fans. In December 1993 a match between the two sides dubbed “The Battle Of Ninian Park” saw Swansea fans ripping out seats and throwing them at the Cardiff supporters, which resulted in the home fans invading the pitch.

In recent years, however, the clashes have in general seen little trouble, thanks in-part to heavily organised police operations.

Both Swansea and Cardiff supporters trusts are already meeting to discuss peace strategies ahead of the derby games.

Tim Hartley from the Cardiff trust said: “The Cardiff and Swansea trusts will join forces to ensure these historic games, our first together in the Premiership, are remembered for all the right reasons.”

Superintendent Tony Smith said: “South Wales Police are accustomed to policing large sporting events as a result of hosting the Wembley fixtures for six years and two Premier League seasons in Swansea.

“We work closely with the two clubs and policing arrangements for the forthcoming season are being developed.”

Does he not know that Dragons have scales!!! lol!

In September 1988 a large group of swansea fans chased a small group of Cardiff fans into the sea, and they've lived off there embarrassing bout of bullying ever since. In December 1993, a large group of swansea fans that were given the courtesy of seats out of the elements, acted as the scum they are by throwing seats at parents with children.
Is how that should have read.

In September 1988 a large group of swansea fans chased a small group of Cardiff fans into the sea, and they've lived off there embarrassing bout of bullying ever since. In December 1993, a large group of swansea fans that were given the courtesy of seats out of the elements, acted as the scum they are by throwing seats at parents with children.
Is how that should have read.

Were you at any of these game's well i was, your fans that got run into the see were hooligans who hang back on oystermouth road long after the game had finished, so they could pick off swans fans and so the legend was born, i have never been a football hooligan but would never of ran into the sea, i would of stood there no matter what 25 yrs since that happened and got to say one of the funniest things how for your fans

In September 1988 a large group of swansea fans chased a small group of Cardiff fans into the sea, and they've lived off there embarrassing bout of bullying ever since. In December 1993, a large group of swansea fans that were given the courtesy of seats out of the elements, acted as the scum they are by throwing seats at parents with children.
Is how that should have read.

Were you at any of these game's well i was, your fans that got run into the see were hooligans who hang back on oystermouth road long after the game had finished, so they could pick off swans fans and so the legend was born, i have never been a football hooligan but would never of ran into the sea, i would of stood there no matter what 25 yrs since that happened and got to say one of the funniest things how for your fans

More Than Tank and the boys?

In September 1988 a large group of swansea fans chased a small group of Cardiff fans into the sea, and they've lived off there embarrassing bout of bullying ever since. In December 1993, a large group of swansea fans that were given the courtesy of seats out of the elements, acted as the scum they are by throwing seats at parents with children.
Is how that should have read.

Were you at any of these game's well i was, your fans that got run into the see were hooligans who hang back on oystermouth road long after the game had finished, so they could pick off swans fans and so the legend was born, i have never been a football hooligan but would never of ran into the sea, i would of stood there no matter what 25 yrs since that happened and got to say one of the funniest things how for your fans

it's embarrassing how you troll your rivals messageboard, so i wouldn't say nothing!

In September 1988 a large group of swansea fans chased a small group of Cardiff fans into the sea, and they've lived off there embarrassing bout of bullying ever since. In December 1993, a large group of swansea fans that were given the courtesy of seats out of the elements, acted as the scum they are by throwing seats at parents with children.
Is how that should have read.

Were you at any of these game's well i was, your fans that got run into the see were hooligans who hang back on oystermouth road long after the game had finished, so they could pick off swans fans and so the legend was born, i have never been a football hooligan but would never of ran into the sea, i would of stood there no matter what 25 yrs since that happened and got to say one of the funniest things how for your fans

it's embarrassing how you troll your rivals messageboard, so i wouldn't say nothing!

It's embarrassing how they (Swansea) bread with they're own family