Xela Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Demitri_C said: If one of our fans punched Che Adams I’d want the full force of the law on that supposed villa fan. i'd be certain that Villa fans would not cheer or applaud a fan that did that. Nor would fans of most teams. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 18 minutes ago, Xela said: Its almost funny, because it just confirms to the wider world what we have always known about blues. Still, no mention of dragging the game back to the "dark ages" like we did when a couple of fans celebrated on the pitch a few years back. in fairness our fans were mongrells that day, running onto to pitch to celebrate and hug the players and celebrate getting to wembley. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 1 hour ago, ferguson1 said: Without upsetting the Grealish family, I wish this would make the national tabloids and/ or national sporting websites. Along with the idiot blues fan today, it is truly shocking that someone has took the time to search for this and write something. I'm not sure of the laws around this kind of thing, but shouldn't the guy receive a visit from the police for this? It's a game of football for goodness sake! Moronic behaviour and it really has made my blood boil. it has mate - the mirror are reporting it now.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 They have to bring back the fences - no real need to take them away in the first place. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted March 10, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted March 10, 2019 So the EFL and the FA have both said this is a matter that falls under the FA's remit. With that in mind does it rule out a points deduction, as surely that would be an EFL sanction not an FA one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jackbauer24 Posted March 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 10, 2019 Not just because it's Blose, but I genuinely think this should be a points deduction or a match stadium closure. Fans are largely apathetic to the money in the game so won't care if the club get even a million pound fine. But make the club lose points or have to play games behind closed doors and fans then start policing themselves. They're hardly going to be clapping the moron off the pitch if they know it has automatically cost their team three points. Simple rule - if a supporter in any way makes contact with a player on the field of play, the club will have an immediate three point deduction. Fans would quickly prevent their own from doing stupid things like this. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I lost a lot of respect for Monk today. Made himself look like a right plonker when he said he didn't se eit. How can anyone miss that ffs?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted March 10, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted March 10, 2019 Gut feeling is that it’ll be restricted attendances for the remainder of the season and maybe a fine. Would be surprised if it was much more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 55 minutes ago, hippo said: They have to bring back the fences - no real need to take them away in the first place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Lichfield Dean said: So the EFL and the FA have both said this is a matter that falls under the FA's remit. With that in mind does it rule out a points deduction, as surely that would be an EFL sanction not an FA one? I think you're right, but not sure. I'm not sure a points penalty is the correct response anyway - the punishment should match the crime IMO. Playing Pedersen after buying him under a transfer embargo should be a points penalty, because that's a sporting rule breach that has led to gaining points. This is a crowd control breach, so it makes more sense to play matches behind closed doors, which is a crowd punishment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 10, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted March 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Demitri_C said: I lost a lot of respect for Monk today. Made himself look like a right plonker when he said he didn't se eit. How can anyone miss that ffs?? I think that’s harsh. He’s unequivocally spoken out about it on twitter so I don’t think there’s any reason to think he’s lying about not seeing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted March 10, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted March 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Xela said: i'd be certain that Villa fans would not cheer or applaud a fan that did that. Nor would fans of most teams. There would be some I am afraid but there would not be anywhere near as many as with that lot. There would probably be enough booing to drown out the idiots cheering. We do have our fair share of nob heads too I'm afraid as do all clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I still can’t get over what I saw today. Never seen anything like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I would punish the fans and club by serving them a stadium ban. That reaction of cheering makes me believe that a good many of them don't acknowledge that it was a cowardly act, and don't understand that it is wrong. Cheering moronic acts like that only makes them more likely to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I’d think empty stands for a few games would be an appropriate punishment, but I’m not sure what difference it makes when they’re not playing us. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 54 minutes ago, sidcow said: We do have our fair share of nob heads too I'm afraid as do all clubs. Indeed. Seems to be the majority with them though. They genuinely seem to be a bitter collection of individuals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Xela said: Indeed. Seems to be the majority with them though. They genuinely seem to be a bitter collection of individuals. Agreed. To me, it seems like they see themselves as the millwall of the north. "No one likes us and we don't care !" is a proud boast. I remember a league table of arrests published a while back and i think they were top or near it. Too many of them seemed proud of that achievement Edited March 10, 2019 by mottaloo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 3 hours ago, Demitri_C said: I lost a lot of respect for Monk today. Made himself look like a right plonker when he said he didn't se eit. How can anyone miss that ffs?? He did see it and he heard the applause and of course he instructed his players to try and injure Jack Grealish. I agree with you, I dont pay much attention to Blues, but I thought Monk was doing alright. After today I see he is part of the problem. Birmingham City is a sick club. This isnt normal and its not "all clubs have bad fans" the blues fans were delighted with the assault. The EFL must act here, Birmingham City clearly cannot manage themselves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtend4life Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 18 minutes ago, mottaloo said: Agreed. To me, it seems like they see themselves as the millwall of the north. "No one likes us and we don't care !" is a proud boast. I remember a league table of arrests published a while back and i think they were top or near it. Too many of them seemed proud of that achievement From the BBC website: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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