' PREMIER LEAGUE ARRESTS 2013/14 & CARDIFF CITY HAVE '
Thu Sep 11, 2014 12:46 pm
Cardiff City fans had least home arrests of any Premier League club, Home Office figures reveal 
Thurs Sep 11, 2014
By Paul Abbandonato
The often criticised Bluebirds fans turn arrest figures on their head by becoming the good guys of football
Cardiff City Stadium was the most secure ground to watch Premier League football in the season just gone, official Home Office figures released today reveal.
The Bluebirds may have finished bottom of the table on the field of play, but when it came to good behaviour from the fans they were top of the league.
The Home Office figures show just one Cardiff fan was arrested at home games in the Welsh capital during the historic 2013-14 Premier League campaign.
That figure is better than any other top flight club, with Manchester United topping the league of shame following 68 arrests of their fans at Old Trafford.
The Cardiff hierarchy have worked painstakingly behind the scenes to rid the Bluebirds of the hooligan element who previously tarnished the club’s name.
The Home Office figures appear to vindicate the action taken by Cardiff officials.
The statistics also show there were 15 Cardiff fans arrested during away matches, bringing their total for the season to 16.
That put them fourth best in the Premier League table, with Norwich (four arrests), Swansea (nine) and Southampton (14) the only clubs were fewer arrests in total.
Manchester United had most arrests, with a home and away tally of 112, followed by Manchester City on 71 and Arsenal on 67.
The Bluebirds were still second in the number of active banning orders with 93, but most of those were historical and will have played a part in making Cardiff City Stadium a more secure venue in the Premier League.
There were 11 new banning orders imposed on Cardiff followers last season, with Newcastle topping the pile on 95.
Thurs Sep 11, 2014
By Paul Abbandonato
The often criticised Bluebirds fans turn arrest figures on their head by becoming the good guys of football
Cardiff City Stadium was the most secure ground to watch Premier League football in the season just gone, official Home Office figures released today reveal.
The Bluebirds may have finished bottom of the table on the field of play, but when it came to good behaviour from the fans they were top of the league.
The Home Office figures show just one Cardiff fan was arrested at home games in the Welsh capital during the historic 2013-14 Premier League campaign.
That figure is better than any other top flight club, with Manchester United topping the league of shame following 68 arrests of their fans at Old Trafford.
The Cardiff hierarchy have worked painstakingly behind the scenes to rid the Bluebirds of the hooligan element who previously tarnished the club’s name.
The Home Office figures appear to vindicate the action taken by Cardiff officials.
The statistics also show there were 15 Cardiff fans arrested during away matches, bringing their total for the season to 16.
That put them fourth best in the Premier League table, with Norwich (four arrests), Swansea (nine) and Southampton (14) the only clubs were fewer arrests in total.
Manchester United had most arrests, with a home and away tally of 112, followed by Manchester City on 71 and Arsenal on 67.
The Bluebirds were still second in the number of active banning orders with 93, but most of those were historical and will have played a part in making Cardiff City Stadium a more secure venue in the Premier League.
There were 11 new banning orders imposed on Cardiff followers last season, with Newcastle topping the pile on 95.
Re: ' CARDIFF FANS CAN BE VERY PROUD OF THEMSELVES '
Thu Sep 11, 2014 3:45 pm
They haven't got rid of us, we've just grown-up and acquired responsibilities!
We 're all still there although some, sadly, in spirit only but if Tan returns us to Blue then more Old Timers may return.
Great news though
We 're all still there although some, sadly, in spirit only but if Tan returns us to Blue then more Old Timers may return.
Great news though
Re: ' PREMIER LEAGUE ARRESTS 2013/14 & CARDIFF CITY HAVE '
Fri Sep 12, 2014 5:07 pm
Huge difference in "having a ball" and "having a riot" and Cardiff City FC fans (on the whole) tend to have the former; particularly AWAY from home
At home, I think the subdued atmosphere may have had something to do with these figures, as I (sadly but genuinely) believe the place was flatter than a bottle of pop which has been open for three days!
On the whole City fans are amongst the best in the country and (in my experience) away fans are often surprised at the friendly chat and banter they have with us!
At home, I think the subdued atmosphere may have had something to do with these figures, as I (sadly but genuinely) believe the place was flatter than a bottle of pop which has been open for three days!
On the whole City fans are amongst the best in the country and (in my experience) away fans are often surprised at the friendly chat and banter they have with us!