' NOT SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GAME '
Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:39 pm
After England's defeat 
Daily Mail
Not such a beautiful game: England fans scrap on the streets after Three Lions defeat against Italy in opening match.
There was a heavy police presence in Bedford, with some fans burning Italian flags in response to the defeat.
'Booze buses' were used in London to cart drunk supporters to the hospital before and after the game.
Two police officers were seriously injured after a mass brawl broke out in Devizes, Wiltshire, following the defeat.
Violent revellers had to be pulled apart outside a takeaway in Manchester after starting a fight in the street.
Despite isolated incidents, police forces said the behaviour of most fans was similar to a normal Saturday night.
Rowdy supporters took to the streets to vent their anger last night after England lost 2-1 to Italy in their opening game of the World Cup.
Two policemen were assaulted in the market town of Devizes in Wiltshire, after a mass brawl broke out, while two men had to be pulled apart following a violent scrap outside a Manchester takeaway.
Fans in Bedford were spotted burning Italian flags while 'booze buses' in London were kept busy transporting drunk fans to hospital.
Extra police officers were on duty in town and city centres as fans spilled out of pubs and bars in the early hours of the morning after watching the devastating defeat.
Revellers in Bedford set fire to the red, white and green flag in the early hours after the final whistle had blown in Manaus, Brazil.
They held the flag emblem aloft as hundreds of England supporters spilled out of the pubs around the town centre following the teams disastrous defeat.
Detectives have launched an investigation into the incident that took place in Bedford, where one in five residents is Italian - the highest proportion anywhere in the country.
When the sides last met in 2012 England lost on penalties and there were clashes on Bedford's Embankment as celebrating Italy fans were targeted.
Eyewitnesses described the police as being 'out in force' during and after the match and, but said there was no repeat of the violence between rival supporters.
'Apart from the pockets of rowdy behaviour and the flag burning the police had it all under control,' said one England supporter, who declinded to be named.
'The odd smoke bomb was also set off as many of the fans congregated in the High Street after the match, but there were no violent clashes.'
Peter Eaton, control room supervisor for Bedfordshire Police said that officers were aware of the flag burning incident. He said:'This is being looked into by officers, but at this stage no arrests have been made.
'In the past we have had trouble when Italy have played England because Bedford has quite a large Italian population, but last night passed relatively problem free.'
News of the flag burning incident quickly spread on social media. Nick Smith tweeted: "England fans burning Italy flags in Bedford town centre. Classy.'
Daniel also told followers: 'Burning Italian flags outside Yates in Bedford... Pathetic useless English again.'
Karl Hensman tweeted: 'Interesting night in Bedford with the best part being two smokes being let off during the game in Yates. Bouncers had no clue what to do.'
Outraged Italian community leaders reacted to the flag burning with one saying it was'likee something out of the Middle East.'
Luigi Reale, who established the Bedford Italian Circle community group, said: 'To set fire to the Italian flag is completely stupid: 'This is a small minority of people and it is an extreme act. It is very negative - it's like something you would see in the Middle East with people burning the American flag.
'I'm very concerned about this and the police need to investigate quickly. This is very hurtful for Italians living in Bedford.
'We are a big part of a unified community and this does not reflect what Bedford is like. We are unified and respect each other, and this (incident) is not acceptable.'
The police officers in Devizes were both receiving treatment for their injuries at Great Western Hospital in Swindon, Wiltshire. No details of the nature of their injuries were released.
The officers were trying to break up the fight when they were both seriously assaulted in the early hours.
A police spokesman said that two men had been arrested on suspicion of causing grevious bodily harm and actual bodily harm.
They were being held in the police cells and were expect to be quizzed by detectives about the incident in due course.
A police spokesman said: 'There was a large number of people in the area at the time and we appeal to them to come forward and tell us what they saw, we are particularly interested in hearing from witnesses who may have captured any part of the incident on video footage on their mobile phones, and anyone with information about what was happening before Police arrived.'
Elsewhere, the disorder was limited, with many viewers making their way home safely after the 1am finish.
Fans in Newcastle, with St George's Cross draped across their backs, walked glumly through the city centre after the defeat of Roy Hodgson's men.
The Home Office announced in March that licensing laws would be relaxed during England matches. Extra buses were laid on in London to get fans home, though the Tube did not run late.
Police said the late England v Italy game made it a busy night in Devon and Cornwall.
Officers said they dealt with hundreds of calls - one every minute - but admitted it was a fairly normal Saturday night involving revellers.
In one football related incident in Exeter a group of troublemakers were moved out of the city centre.
Daily Mail
Not such a beautiful game: England fans scrap on the streets after Three Lions defeat against Italy in opening match.
There was a heavy police presence in Bedford, with some fans burning Italian flags in response to the defeat.
'Booze buses' were used in London to cart drunk supporters to the hospital before and after the game.
Two police officers were seriously injured after a mass brawl broke out in Devizes, Wiltshire, following the defeat.
Violent revellers had to be pulled apart outside a takeaway in Manchester after starting a fight in the street.
Despite isolated incidents, police forces said the behaviour of most fans was similar to a normal Saturday night.
Rowdy supporters took to the streets to vent their anger last night after England lost 2-1 to Italy in their opening game of the World Cup.
Two policemen were assaulted in the market town of Devizes in Wiltshire, after a mass brawl broke out, while two men had to be pulled apart following a violent scrap outside a Manchester takeaway.
Fans in Bedford were spotted burning Italian flags while 'booze buses' in London were kept busy transporting drunk fans to hospital.
Extra police officers were on duty in town and city centres as fans spilled out of pubs and bars in the early hours of the morning after watching the devastating defeat.
Revellers in Bedford set fire to the red, white and green flag in the early hours after the final whistle had blown in Manaus, Brazil.
They held the flag emblem aloft as hundreds of England supporters spilled out of the pubs around the town centre following the teams disastrous defeat.
Detectives have launched an investigation into the incident that took place in Bedford, where one in five residents is Italian - the highest proportion anywhere in the country.
When the sides last met in 2012 England lost on penalties and there were clashes on Bedford's Embankment as celebrating Italy fans were targeted.
Eyewitnesses described the police as being 'out in force' during and after the match and, but said there was no repeat of the violence between rival supporters.
'Apart from the pockets of rowdy behaviour and the flag burning the police had it all under control,' said one England supporter, who declinded to be named.
'The odd smoke bomb was also set off as many of the fans congregated in the High Street after the match, but there were no violent clashes.'
Peter Eaton, control room supervisor for Bedfordshire Police said that officers were aware of the flag burning incident. He said:'This is being looked into by officers, but at this stage no arrests have been made.
'In the past we have had trouble when Italy have played England because Bedford has quite a large Italian population, but last night passed relatively problem free.'
News of the flag burning incident quickly spread on social media. Nick Smith tweeted: "England fans burning Italy flags in Bedford town centre. Classy.'
Daniel also told followers: 'Burning Italian flags outside Yates in Bedford... Pathetic useless English again.'
Karl Hensman tweeted: 'Interesting night in Bedford with the best part being two smokes being let off during the game in Yates. Bouncers had no clue what to do.'
Outraged Italian community leaders reacted to the flag burning with one saying it was'likee something out of the Middle East.'
Luigi Reale, who established the Bedford Italian Circle community group, said: 'To set fire to the Italian flag is completely stupid: 'This is a small minority of people and it is an extreme act. It is very negative - it's like something you would see in the Middle East with people burning the American flag.
'I'm very concerned about this and the police need to investigate quickly. This is very hurtful for Italians living in Bedford.
'We are a big part of a unified community and this does not reflect what Bedford is like. We are unified and respect each other, and this (incident) is not acceptable.'
The police officers in Devizes were both receiving treatment for their injuries at Great Western Hospital in Swindon, Wiltshire. No details of the nature of their injuries were released.
The officers were trying to break up the fight when they were both seriously assaulted in the early hours.
A police spokesman said that two men had been arrested on suspicion of causing grevious bodily harm and actual bodily harm.
They were being held in the police cells and were expect to be quizzed by detectives about the incident in due course.
A police spokesman said: 'There was a large number of people in the area at the time and we appeal to them to come forward and tell us what they saw, we are particularly interested in hearing from witnesses who may have captured any part of the incident on video footage on their mobile phones, and anyone with information about what was happening before Police arrived.'
Elsewhere, the disorder was limited, with many viewers making their way home safely after the 1am finish.
Fans in Newcastle, with St George's Cross draped across their backs, walked glumly through the city centre after the defeat of Roy Hodgson's men.
The Home Office announced in March that licensing laws would be relaxed during England matches. Extra buses were laid on in London to get fans home, though the Tube did not run late.
Police said the late England v Italy game made it a busy night in Devon and Cornwall.
Officers said they dealt with hundreds of calls - one every minute - but admitted it was a fairly normal Saturday night involving revellers.
In one football related incident in Exeter a group of troublemakers were moved out of the city centre.
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Re: NOT SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GAME
Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:42 pm
Bunch of buffoons.
Re: ' NOT SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GAME '
Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:46 pm
Loving the fifth pic with the doorman just nonchalantly stamping on the knobhead.
Re: ' NOT SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GAME '
Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:53 pm
My mrs used to work the bar at the corn exchange in Devizes. There was always scraping there on a Saturday night. Usually locals v squaddies or local bumpkins v townies.
Re: ' NOT SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GAME '
Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:58 pm
idiots. its a game of football.
Re: ' NOT SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GAME '
Tue Jun 17, 2014 9:23 pm
Just out side Swansea on Saturday night Mumbles side, pub we were in wanted England to win !!!...NEVER MIND, early pre season game against them !!!!!
Re: ' NOT SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GAME '
Tue Jun 17, 2014 10:30 pm
...with some fans burning Italian flags in response to the defeat.
That's why many people (including myself) sometimes got problems with England "fans"...
feckin morons...
Re: ' NOT SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GAME '
Wed Jun 18, 2014 1:44 am
This is why I continue to laugh at England fans every couple years
Re: ' NOT SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GAME '
Wed Jun 18, 2014 5:46 am
Those pictures are funny. Man looks like he dodges a punch, then mike Tyson steps in next thing the bionic looking cop stamps on him.
Re: ' NOT SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GAME '
Wed Jun 18, 2014 7:23 am
Western Blue wrote:Those pictures are funny. Man looks like he dodges a punch, then mike Tyson steps in next thing the bionic looking cop stamps on him.
That was a 'doorman' lol
Re: ' NOT SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GAME '
Wed Jun 18, 2014 9:42 am
Re: ' NOT SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GAME '
Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:39 am
Re: ' NOT SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GAME '
Wed Jun 18, 2014 12:24 pm
not sure why this is a sticky 
first four photos could just be any town or city centre on a saturday night ffs! another one of a load of coppers standing around
first four photos could just be any town or city centre on a saturday night ffs! another one of a load of coppers standing around
Re: ' NOT SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GAME '
Wed Jun 18, 2014 1:45 pm
This happens in Bedford at every Italy v England game.
did anyone notice the Brazil and Mexico fans sitting next to one another during their match? There was a large section of Mexican fans in one area, but there were Mexican fans in colours literally everywhere.
Whatever bitching we do about the rugby, that is normal in that sport.
did anyone notice the Brazil and Mexico fans sitting next to one another during their match? There was a large section of Mexican fans in one area, but there were Mexican fans in colours literally everywhere.
Whatever bitching we do about the rugby, that is normal in that sport.
Re: ' NOT SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GAME '
Wed Jun 18, 2014 1:52 pm
This was hardly a surprise given the day of the week, and the time of the match.
Re: ' NOT SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GAME '
Wed Jun 18, 2014 6:16 pm
Typical english .....burning flags - total retards .
Re: ' NOT SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GAME '
Wed Jun 18, 2014 8:26 pm
Just like Wales during six nations and egg world cup.