Extra police patrols have been drafted in as Manchester gears up for what could be a volatile derby.

The last time the two fierce rivals clashed at Eastlands trouble broke out before the Carling Cup semi-final between opposing fans while police confiscated a number of missiles from United’s travelling support.And with plenty at stake this time round a GMP spokesman said that officers had been working closely with City to ‘ensure the day passes off peacefully’.He refused to confirm whether United fans would be locked in the ground at full time to avoid supporters clashing outside.An alcohol free zone will be implemented stretching from the city centre to the ground with cops saying they will confiscate booze from any fans found with it.Officers will also be visiting pubs where the game is being shown live on TV.Assistant chief Constable Ian Hopkins, in charge of policing for the clash, said: “Our main aim is to ensure it is an enjoyable experience for all the fans.”The overwhelming majority of fans who attend football matches are there to support their teams but when a minority of people misbehave, or come to games with the sole intention of causing trouble, it spoils it for everyone.”This is a high-profile fixture and we have been working closely with Manchester City Football Club to ensure the day passes off peacefully.”Greater Manchester Police is very experienced at policing football matches and this game will be no exception. We will have the appropriate number of officers and resources within the ground and the surrounding areas to both deal with any incidents and offer reassurance to the public.”

( manchester evening news )

 

 

Dopo il grande successo di “Lads 2009” ecco il suo naturale seguito: “LEONI FUORI GABBIA”.DA OGGI ANCHE SU EBAY!!


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Un noto leader di una Firm, richiesto di commentare i consueti incidenti procurati all’estero dai Lads, dichiarò alla stampa “Margaret Thatcher ci deve condannare pubblicamente ma dentro di sè sarà sicuramente orgogliosa del lavoro fatto dai ragazzi”.. Questo libro si propone come un viaggio attraverso quarant’anni di trasferte oltre Manica dei Casuals britannici al seguito delle selezioni nazionali e delle squadre di club. La narrazione delle principali trasferte può facilmente diventare il paradigma per descrivere centinaia di giornate nelle quali le firms hanno esportato all’estero il loro bagaglio di fedeltà, nazionalismo, alcoolismo e, spesso, anche violenza. Il volume si propone come naturale seguito di “Lads 2009”, dello stesso autore, che illustra la scena attuale dei mobs britannici tra le mura domestiche. Sangue, birra e Red Hand gli ingredienti ricorrenti di un cocktail spesso esplosivo