' CARDIFF CITY & BRISTOL CITY FANS GET POLICE WARNING '
Fri Mar 04, 2016 4:20 pm
Police issue warning against hooliganism before Bristol City v Cardiff City game
POLICE PRESENCE: Police will be watching out for any trouble at Saturday's match
Friday 4th March 2016
FANS attending this weekend’s Bristol City v Cardiff City game are being warned that any potential hooligans could risk missing the European Championships in France.
There will be no restrictions on supporters of the Welsh side planning to travel to the game at Ashton Gate - the first time this has happened for several years.
In the past Cardiff City supporters were required to travel by coach to matches in Bristol, to reduce the potential for problems.
However police have reminded fans of both teams that anyone arrested for football-related anti-social behaviour or violence risk missing the European Football Championships in France this summer.
Fans from both clubs intend to travel to France to follow the fortunes of the home nations - England, Wales and Ireland - in the championship.
However any form of football-related crime can result in a court appearance and a possible football banning order which not only places restrictions on attending football matches but can also result in a ban from travelling abroad.
Police are also reminding those attending the game to be considerate to local residents when parking. Two PCSOs will be patrolling the neighbouring streets, ensuring people do not park dangerously on junctions, block people’s driveways or take it on themselves to move cones.
People should be aware that as well risking a fine, arrangements are in place to have vehicles towed.
Superintendent Pete Warren, match commander for the weekend game, said: “We hope both sets of supporters will support our decision to remove travel restrictions for the game by being on best behaviour and focusing on the match.
“We will, of course, have a police operation for the match, which will be intelligence-led and include us working with our police officer colleagues in South Wales, as well as both clubs. The priority is for a safe and enjoyable day for both sets of supporters, ensuring the impact of the game on visitors to the city, local residents and businesses, is kept to a minimum.
“Club stewards will remove anyone from the ground that is being disrespectful to others, whether it is through racial chanting or abusive language. We will support the club’s action and arrest them for any offences committed. This sort of behaviour will not be tolerated by either the club or us.
“Those who cause problems – anti social behaviour or violence – should be aware that they could be arrested and a subsequent charge could result in a football banning order. And that could have consequences for any fans from Bristol City or Cardiff City, planning to travel to the European championships in France,” said Supt Warren.
POLICE PRESENCE: Police will be watching out for any trouble at Saturday's match
Friday 4th March 2016
FANS attending this weekend’s Bristol City v Cardiff City game are being warned that any potential hooligans could risk missing the European Championships in France.
There will be no restrictions on supporters of the Welsh side planning to travel to the game at Ashton Gate - the first time this has happened for several years.
In the past Cardiff City supporters were required to travel by coach to matches in Bristol, to reduce the potential for problems.
However police have reminded fans of both teams that anyone arrested for football-related anti-social behaviour or violence risk missing the European Football Championships in France this summer.
Fans from both clubs intend to travel to France to follow the fortunes of the home nations - England, Wales and Ireland - in the championship.
However any form of football-related crime can result in a court appearance and a possible football banning order which not only places restrictions on attending football matches but can also result in a ban from travelling abroad.
Police are also reminding those attending the game to be considerate to local residents when parking. Two PCSOs will be patrolling the neighbouring streets, ensuring people do not park dangerously on junctions, block people’s driveways or take it on themselves to move cones.
People should be aware that as well risking a fine, arrangements are in place to have vehicles towed.
Superintendent Pete Warren, match commander for the weekend game, said: “We hope both sets of supporters will support our decision to remove travel restrictions for the game by being on best behaviour and focusing on the match.
“We will, of course, have a police operation for the match, which will be intelligence-led and include us working with our police officer colleagues in South Wales, as well as both clubs. The priority is for a safe and enjoyable day for both sets of supporters, ensuring the impact of the game on visitors to the city, local residents and businesses, is kept to a minimum.
“Club stewards will remove anyone from the ground that is being disrespectful to others, whether it is through racial chanting or abusive language. We will support the club’s action and arrest them for any offences committed. This sort of behaviour will not be tolerated by either the club or us.
“Those who cause problems – anti social behaviour or violence – should be aware that they could be arrested and a subsequent charge could result in a football banning order. And that could have consequences for any fans from Bristol City or Cardiff City, planning to travel to the European championships in France,” said Supt Warren.
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Re: ' CARDIFF CITY & BRISTOL CITY FANS GET POLICE WARNING '
Fri Mar 04, 2016 8:57 pm
I don't buy in to the theory its a honey trap " Huddersfield style " but without doubt we need to have our witts about us tomorrow or the dream trip to France will be just that. 
Re: ' CARDIFF CITY & BRISTOL CITY FANS GET POLICE WARNING '
Fri Mar 04, 2016 9:28 pm
It's a clear set up. So let's see if both sets of fans use there brains and get one up,on the old Bill
Re: ' CARDIFF CITY & BRISTOL CITY FANS GET POLICE WARNING '
Fri Mar 04, 2016 9:47 pm
Nuclearblue wrote:It's a clear set up. So let's see if both sets of fans use there brains and get one up,on the old Bill
Them days long gone nobody is interested, will blow them a kiss and the old bill. We have moved on they still haven't, the penny ain't quite dropped yet and it's actually comical
