Carling Cup - Seven fans arrested at Oakwell

PA Sport - Wed, 28 Oct 13:45:00 2009

South Yorkshire Police have confirmed a total of seven fans were arrested at Oakwell as a result of the trouble which flared during the Carling Cup clash between Barnsley and Manchester United.

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The FA have launched their own investigation after visiting fans wrecked one of the bar areas in the concourse of the North Stand and stole food and money in an incident that marred United's 2-0 win.

Eight catering staff were trapped inside a food kiosk and had to barricade themselves in a store room for around 25 minutes as fans broke in. Stewards on the pitch also had food thrown at them during the violence.

A South Yorkshire Police statement said: "South Yorkshire Police can confirm a disorder occurred during the first half of the Barnsley versus Manchester United match at Oakwell last night.

"Police and both football clubs were disappointed by the conduct of a minority of fans.

"Police responded quickly and effectively to a spontaneous disorder caused by a small group of people that had gathered near to the central bar on the North Stand.

"Officers in protective uniform were deployed to restore order, disperse the crowd and ensure the safety of staff inside the area."

Two men aged 22 and 24 were arrested for public order offences, a 26 year-old-man was arrested for theft and a 32-year-old man was arrested for throwing a missile onto a football pitch. All four men are from Manchester.

An FA spokesperson said: "There is no place for anti-social or violent behaviour in our game.

"Any culprit found to be involved in these disturbances and identified as such by either the police or clubs should be subject to a lengthy ban from attending football matches."

A Barnsley spokesman said: "The club is going to launch a full investigation as soon as possible after substantial damage was caused in the concourse of the north stand.

"A complaint has been made to the police and we will be taking a look at CCTV footage of the incident before we can comment further."

A Barnsley spokesman added: "Scene of crime officers are down here now going through the North Stand and we're proceeding with our own investigation as well.

"It's a hell of a mess down there. Doors have been kicked in, tills have been damaged and there's food and drink everywhere. It looks like a swamp in one of the bars."

In a separate incident, three Barnsley fans were arrested for running on to the pitch during play.

The FA are awaiting the report from their crowd control advisor present at the game, as well as from referee Chris Foy.

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  1. Now, now I can’t have you having a go at innocent­ thugs. Someone else has got to stand up for them apart­ from the ‘patsy’ red half of Liverpool.
    ‘Police­ responded quickly ( after 25 mins? or did the police­ keep them in their storeroom ? ) and effectively to a­ spontaneous disorder caused by a small group of people­ that had gathered near to the central bar on the North­ Stand.’

    nrhands # 4 – ‘Police in riot gear on every­ corner,­ police dogs barking and snarling, dozens of­ police vans­ and cars covered in metal mesh protectors,­ police vans­ full of policemen sat in side streets­ ‘
    Isn’t is like that all the time where you live? I­ thought it was the whole country. It’s like that where­ I live all the time but you get used to it.

    I've­ got experience of this sort of behaviour. I'm sure­ Manchester United will treat this behaviour in the same­ way as they always do, with lifetime bans and­ prosecutions for the perputrators of said behaviour.­ Whereas the 'patsy' people of Liverpool let­ these sorts off scott free, continue to treat them as­ heroes and then you reward this behaviour as an example­ to the youth of Liverpool and Manchester and everywhere­ else by continuing to make them the captain of your­ lowlife football team. What else can you expect this­ season if I can get away with it. I set the example.­ Who else is there to blame? How many pitch invasions­ have we had this season? How many objects on the pitch?­ Fans on the pitch? Etc, etc, there’s no-one else to­ blame but me.

    From Stevie O Jay, on Thu 29 Oct 12:20AM
  2. Billy the @#$%*y fan don't apologise for these­ people where ever they are from it was wrong. 119, get­ back to your bin you scouse/@#$%*y crossbreed inbreeder­ scum. How did liverscum get on tonight you dumb @#$%??­ hahaha

    From gemma.thorp, on Wed 28 Oct 10:04PM
  3. A Barnsley fan who was at the match last night rang­ radio Sheffield today and told the station it was­ Barnsley fans who started the trouble and the police­ and stewards ignored them and when the united lot­ retaliated the police got stuck in! No excuse to­ ransack the place though.

    From gemma.thorp, on Wed 28 Oct 9:58PM
  4. AND YOU SHOULD APOLOGIZE FOR BEING A DIRTY BLUE C.U.N.T

    From DAZGGMU-RED-LEGEND-OF-YAHOO, on Wed 28 Oct 8:58PM
  5. BILLY YOU BLUE SCUMMER YOU WILL BE PLAYING BARNSLEY­ EVERY WEEK SOON WHEN YOU GET RELEGATED .NOB

    From DAZGGMU-RED-LEGEND-OF-YAHOO, on Wed 28 Oct 8:57PM
  6. WITH ZEE PEOPLE BEHIND ME I VILL DESTROY ZEE SVINEHUND­ MONGRELS...SHIZENHUNDZ..

    From THE FUHRER, on Wed 28 Oct 7:33PM
  7. As a Manc i am ashamed that these mindless hooligans­ from nearby Salford who's only association to­ Manchester is by name only have yet again brought total­ shame to the English game of Football.
    I won't­ personally apologies on behalf of these out of town­ morons as only one Football Club plays in Manchester­ and our Football Club and supporters like most other­ real Football supporters are better than this.
    How­ ironic that the real one and only Football Club from­ Manchester played a UEFA Cup tie at Oakwell only last­ season and all parties involved were very warmly­ received by Barnsley Football Club and the locals with­ open arms without an ounce of trouble before,during or­ after the game.
    My other main concern is that it­ won't be too long before a Football Player or a­ match Official is going to be on the receiving end of a­ serious injury or possibly killed by one of these­ mindless idiots who get great pleasure from running­ onto the field of play as to disrupt the match, these­ pathetic morons should be banned for life from gaining­ entry into every football stadium across the UK &­ Europe.
    Of late It isn't surprising to learn­ that everything bad about British Football involves­ Man-Ure and the Rag Scum Glory Supporters from­ everywhere except Manchester.

    M.C.F.C Til' I Die.

    From Bilbo, on Wed 28 Oct 7:21PM
  8. right daz off to watch the game
    take care mate
    respect­
    D

    From darren m, on Wed 28 Oct 7:19PM
  9. 126.Is it not dark in Liverpool now? Should you all not­ be­ out earning some money stealing alloys of­ cars.

    From paulandlyndsay
    THANKS FOR THE SUGGESTION­ BUT
    FUC´K ME IS THAT WHAT YOU LOT HAVE TO DO FOR­ MONEY
    NO WONDER YOU HAVE TO ATTACK WOMEN IN A SHOP AND­ STEAL THE FOOD
    SCOUSER HAVE MOVED ON FROM STREET CRIME­ TO INTERNET FRAUD AND IMPORTING MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF WEED­ FROM OUR VILLAS IN SPAIN MAYBE YOU LOT SHOULD GET AN­ EDUCATION AND TRY IT.THEN WE WOULDNT HAVE TO HAVE A­ WHIP ROUND TO FEED YOU ALL

    From darren m, on Wed 28 Oct 7:12PM
  10. mrwarts again your sounding deluded i didnt have your­ postcode and didnt want to get you as im not scouse­ hater or silent so sort your head out im dazmanutd here­ for the fun and banter and a bit of a rant and thats it­ .i enjoy getting people on one its fun and its great­ when they come back at you with pure funny stuff thats­ why i like darren m stands his ground and dont take it­ and not give it back but your still chatting about ids­ and cloning who cares there sad if thats all they got­ pal .anyway enjoy your beer and chinese and dont take­ it personal and dont forget your meds ha ha ha

    From DAZGGMU-RED-LEGEND-OF-YAHOO, on Wed 28 Oct 7:07PM
  11. 119.oi @#$% head u had my postcode why didnt u turn up­ was­ u too hungry to travel and u cr apped yourselves­ when­ we was gonna come to congleton u s h i t bags so­ dont­ try acting @#$% here thinking u own the site­ QUEENY

    From fergieisagenitalwart,

    LOL I REMEMBER­ THAT, I WAS GOING TO CONGLTON CRICKET CLUB WITH MY MATE­ I WAS SOOOOO WOUND UP
    glad ive calmed down alot this­ season lol lol lol

    From darren m, on Wed 28 Oct 7:06PM
  12. laters all SEE YA DAZ

    From fergieisagenitalwart, on Wed 28 Oct 7:04PM
  13. Is it not dark in Liverpool now? Should you all not be­ out earning some money stealing alloys of cars.

    From paulandlyndsay, on Wed 28 Oct 7:04PM
  14. footy is my fav daz u started it again other day if u­ want footy chat then im all for it slagging of im just­ as good as u ,ur choice now off to pub to watch the­ mighty laters

    From fergieisagenitalwart, on Wed 28 Oct 7:03PM
  15. darren m you pathetic creature why come onto yahoo to­ start arguments you moron? Also please stop being such­ a grammer nazi and nitpicking with peeples spelling­ mistakes you @#$% , lastly man utd weren't above­ Liverpool in the 2001/2002 season as Arsenal won the­ league with Livepool coming second and Man u third

    From beattie313, on Wed 28 Oct 7:02PM
  16. footy is my fav daz u started it again other day if u­ want footy chat then im all for it slagging of im just­ as good as u ,ur choice now off to pub to watch the­ mighty laters

    From fergieisagenitalwart, on Wed 28 Oct 7:02PM
  17. ooohhh i like it when you call me queeny lol

    From DAZGGMU-RED-LEGEND-OF-YAHOO, on Wed 28 Oct 7:00PM
  18. LOL U SAT AND TOLD UR OTHER IDS HOW HARD U WAS MAYBE IT­ WAS JUST U THINKING OF WOT TO DO WITH UR OTHER ID­ SOLENT anyway pub is calling then maybe chinese i can­ send u the empties if u like queen daz

    From fergieisagenitalwart, on Wed 28 Oct 6:59PM
  19. charlto rule so go home even i support tottenham

    From ALLI, on Wed 28 Oct 6:59PM
  20. oi @#$% head u had my postcode why didnt u turn up was­ u too hungry to travel and u cr apped yourselves when­ we was gonna come to congleton u s h i t bags so dont­ try acting @#$% here thinking u own the site QUEENY

    From fergieisagenitalwart, on Wed 28 Oct 6:57PM
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