Swansea fans warned

Swansea fans warned

Europa League: Swansea City issue Napoli travel warning

Napoli fans will visit the Liberty Stadium in the first leg of the tie on 20 February


Security tight for European tie

Swansea City fans travelling to Italy for the club's match against Napoli next month have been told to take care following previous violent incidents.

Up to 3,000 fans will be cheering on the Swans in the Europa League in Naples on 27 February.

But previous European matches involving Napoli have been marred by crowd trouble.

Fans are being urged to travel in groups, avoid public transport and not wear club colours away from the ground.

A convoy of free buses will travel from the port area to the Stadio San Paolo where match tickets and ID will be needed.

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In general, our advice to supporters is to take care and use common sense”

Swansea City statement
The buses are being laid on to avoid known hot-spots for trouble such as the Forcella and Quartieri Spagnoli area.

The Swans have worked with South Wales Police, the British Consulate in Naples, Napoli FC and the Italian police department to make the trip as safe as possible for fans.

"By following the simple guidance notes below, we are confident that the risk to our travelling supporters is low and they will enjoy their visit to Naples," a club statement said.

"It is highly recommended that all away supporters use the convoy of buses to get to and from the stadium - before and after the match - which will limit interaction with home fans and locals.

"The nearest metro station to the Stadio San Paolo is Campi Flegrei, however we strongly advise that away supporters utilise the convoy of buses being operated.

'Hardcore fans'
"In general, our advice to supporters is to take care and use common sense. Fans should travel in groups and are advised not to wear club colours away from the game, particularly on public transport."

The convoy of buses will depart from Stazione Marittima at 17:00 local time.

Advice for visiting supporters to Naples is not uncommon given problems with the Italian side's hardcore fans.

In 2010, Liverpool followers were stabbed, chased and threatened ahead of a Europa League match in the city.

This season Napoli were warned they could be forced to play matches behind closed doors after trouble when they hosted Marseille.

And a man was taken to hospital with head injuries after an incident when Napoli travelled to Arsenal in a Champions League match in London in October.

The Swans reached the last 32 of the Europa League by finishing second in their group, while Napoli entered the competition after being knocked out of the Champions League.

The first leg will take place at the Liberty Stadium on 20 February.

Think you got the wrong forum to post this on , we couldn't give a shit what happens to them

Think you got the wrong forum to post this on , we couldn't give a shit what happens to them

Bang on we don't give a shit about the jacks, has a mod on here got a secret to tell us

Think you got the wrong forum to post this on , we couldn't give a shit what happens to them

I can't stand them but wouldnt want any of them hurt by some knife wielding coward or any other idiot.

Life is too short to want someone else hurt over a game of football. The only people i wish ill on are those who abuse children, deal drugs and who knock women around

Think you got the wrong forum to post this on , we couldn't give a shit what happens to them

There are alot of jacks on here so I'm sure they'd be happy with the advice.

Enjoy you trip, ladies.

Think you got the wrong forum to post this on , we couldn't give a shit what happens to them

I can't stand them but wouldnt want any of them hurt by some knife wielding coward or any other idiot.

Life is too short to want someone else hurt over a game of football. The only people i wish ill on are those who abuse children, deal drugs and who knock women around

So why can't you stand me? Do you know me? Why would you hate someone you don't know?

No use for the jacks on here

I expect only 6bysedd will be making the trip.

Roathy will be too busy counting his money and telling everyone on here how clever he is instead of actually going to a game

I am willing to pay for swansealads metro ticket

Think you got the wrong forum to post this on , we couldn't give a shit what happens to them

I can't stand them but wouldnt want any of them hurt by some knife wielding coward or any other idiot.

Life is too short to want someone else hurt over a game of football. The only people i wish ill on are those who abuse children, deal drugs and who knock women around

So why can't you stand me? Do you know me? Why would you hate someone you don't know?

Why would you like someone you don't know same thing , be warned Napoli are about , I won't lose sleep

Keyboard warrior jax on here wont even go to the home leg let alone the away.

Bet they take 4000 though

Hopefully a few YouTube vids of the jacks running, as per

The jacks on here are not real supporters so it wont affect them either lol

Well dodgy trip

Hopefully a few YouTube vids of the jacks running, as per

Is that so? Show me one! Because I can certainly show you one of Cardiff fans running. Put up or shut up wind bag!

Think you got the wrong forum to post this on , we couldn't give a shit what happens to them

I can't stand them but wouldnt want any of them hurt by some knife wielding coward or any other idiot.

Life is too short to want someone else hurt over a game of football. The only people i wish ill on are those who abuse children, deal drugs and who knock women around

So why can't you stand me? Do you know me? Why would you hate someone you don't know?

Why would you like someone you don't know same thing , be warned Napoli are about , I won't lose sleep

Not really. You can't tell if you like someone until you know them. Common sense really

no chance would i go to napoli. every time they're involved in european football opposing team's fans get attacked by those cowardly twats. its incredible that they havent been banned

I hear tank has a cunning plan

Jacks need to listen to this one and use their heads - bigger and better sets of fans have had serious issues out there.

Take care and use common sense? Didn't know they had common sense

Hopefully a few YouTube vids of the jacks running, as per

Is that so? Show me one! Because I can certainly show you one of Cardiff fans running. Put up or shut up wind bag!

Have you not seen the canton mile???? some of you tramps thought you would do a hit and run raid, it back fired and they got their arses booted. Which can you show????

I wouldn't f*cking go - driving through on holiday was bad enough

It sound like one very long bubble trip

I hope all Jacks make it back safe and sound. How Napoli haven't been banned is beyond me. They consistently cause trouble, no place for that in football anymore.

Who gives a flying f@@k about Swansea fans as I'm sure they don't give a f@@k about us

Who gives a flying f@@k about Swansea fans as I'm sure they don't give a f@@k about us

Yes we do give a flying f**k actually. I don't think any Swansea fan would wish serious harm on a Cardiff fan. Do you wish serious harm on us then? c**t.

Hopefully a few YouTube vids of the jacks running, as per

Is that so? Show me one! Because I can certainly show you one of Cardiff fans running. Put up or shut up wind bag!

Have you not seen the canton mile???? some of you tramps thought you would do a hit and run raid, it back fired and they got their arses booted. Which can you show????

Don't talk to me about tramps. Have a look at your lot! Even posted by one of your own!

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Thank you for all the replies from decent Cardiff fans. It really seems a horrible place too go for a game of football!

Thank you for all the replies from decent Cardiff fans. It really seems a horrible place too go for a game of football!

no one wants to see anyone hurt. Heed all the warnings and stay safe

I wouldn't go if I was a Swansea fan. Id just put my money into the return leg and make a full day out of it and have a good day and night out then after the game to make up for not going. I've been over there on holiday during a time when they were just playing a crap team in a league fixture and the metro was rammed of them and they behave much worse than us and they smash up shops etc. go into the bars looking for fans of other clubs. They're scum of the highest order and I wouldn't go.

All this safety advice is rubbish. If a group of them want to find you they will whether you're in your Swansea top or not. They're going to spot a bunch of lads with a Welsh accent in the pub easy and they're a well networked group so of course if they want info on where you are they will find you. They're a bunch of cowards who use weapons and are more than happy to attack Italian riot police and then run like a bunch of girls. They love attacking innocents setting cars on fire etc.

Thank you for all the replies from decent Cardiff fans. It really seems a horrible place too go for a game of football!

Fanny