Supporter charged with Old Trafford pitch invasion
22.09.09 | Ian Ferris
A fan who was pushed in the face by Manchester City's Craig Bellamy has been charged with unlawfully running onto the pitch.
Neither party have made a complaint to police about the clash but the supporter will appear in court later this month over the pitch encroachment.
A Greater Manchester Police spokeswoman said: "A man has been charged following an incident at the end of the match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford.
"Jake Joseph Clarke, 21, is charged with going onto a playing area without lawful authority or excuse and will appear before Trafford Magistrates' Court on September 30."
Police said there were no reports of any widespread disorder between fans either at the ground or in the city centre.
Twelve people were arrested at the ground for a variety of public order offences and a further 10 were arrested in the city. A total of 51 supporters were ejected from Old Trafford during
ross.mcfc wrote:Id be disgusted if he gets a 3 match ban. I would hope the pfa would step in as well. Surely it is every top players concern that some mad fucker is going to come from the stands and stab a player one day.
In todays social climate is that scenario really beyond perceptibility?
When it does happen, and believe me it will. Bellamy giving someone who came on the pitch to attack him a open handed slap really wont seem that bad. Infact it seems beyond belief now that you this is even an issue.
I cant help think that if this was anyone other than Bellamy we wouldn't even be discussing this.
ross.mcfc wrote:Id be disgusted if he gets a 3 match ban. I would hope the pfa would step in as well. Surely it is every top players concern that some mad fucker is going to come from the stands and stab a player one day.
In todays social climate is that scenario really beyond perceptibility?
When it does happen, and believe me it will. Bellamy giving someone who came on the pitch to attack him a open handed slap really wont seem that bad. Infact it seems beyond belief now that you this is even an issue.
I cant help think that if this was anyone other than Bellamy we wouldn't even be discussing this.
mr_nool wrote:ross.mcfc wrote:Id be disgusted if he gets a 3 match ban. I would hope the pfa would step in as well. Surely it is every top players concern that some mad fucker is going to come from the stands and stab a player one day.
In todays social climate is that scenario really beyond perceptibility?
When it does happen, and believe me it will. Bellamy giving someone who came on the pitch to attack him a open handed slap really wont seem that bad. Infact it seems beyond belief now that you this is even an issue.
I cant help think that if this was anyone other than Bellamy we wouldn't even be discussing this.
Talknig about stabbing, when watching the youtube video of this incident, you can see that the "fan" drops something from his hands when he's tackled by the security guards ... Anyone know what it is - a mobile phone, a knife, an autograph book and a pen?
Ted Hughes wrote:More quality journalism from the mirror. Apparently the shithead was just about to leave as well...
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/U* ... 67487.html
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