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H18sry
28-03-2011, 11:53 AM
http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_fa_news.cfm?page=128&newsCategoryID=6&newsID=7504 :thumbsup::thumbsup:




Match Commander Praises Scotland Fans
Monday, 28 March 2011

The Match Commander at the Brazil v Scotland game has commended the Scotland supporters for their behaviour.

Mark Sheeran, of Metropolitan Police, confirmed there were "no issues inside the stadium", as the Scottish FA refuted accusations made by the Brazil striker, Neymar, of alleged racism during yesterday's 2-0 defeat at the Emirates.

Neither the Metropolitan Police nor the stadium safety officer at the Emirates stadium received any report of racism. In relation to the alleged throwing of a banana, it is understood an object was thrown from the North Stand, which is the section housing the Brazil fans. The 11,500 members of the Scotland Supporters Club members occupied the South Stand.

"The Scottish fans' behaviour was first class," said Sheeran. "There were no issues at all inside the stadium."

The Scottish FA also refutes claims from Neymar that he was the victim of racist jeers. There was no evidence of such instances but the Scotland supporters have confirmed they booed the player for perceived unsporting behaviour during the match.

The tens of thousands of Scotland fans who travelled to London were, in fact, commended for creating a carnival atmosphere not just inside the stadium but across the city throughout the weekend.

The Scottish FA has contacted the Brazilian Football Federation and the match organisers, Kentaro, to inform them of our information and of our supporters' unhappiness at the unfounded accusations.

The Scotland fans are a credit to the national team, a point stressed in the aftermath of the game by the national coach, Craig Levein. Representatives of the supporters groups have expressed their disappointment at the accusations but it is important that this unfortunate incident does not detract from what was a hugely enjoyable experience for tens of thousands of fans.

The Modfather
29-03-2011, 06:07 PM
http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_fa_news.cfm?page=128&newsCategoryID=6&newsID=7504 :thumbsup::thumbsup:




Match Commander Praises Scotland Fans
Monday, 28 March 2011

The Match Commander at the Brazil v Scotland game has commended the Scotland supporters for their behaviour.

Mark Sheeran, of Metropolitan Police, confirmed there were "no issues inside the stadium", as the Scottish FA refuted accusations made by the Brazil striker, Neymar, of alleged racism during yesterday's 2-0 defeat at the Emirates.

Neither the Metropolitan Police nor the stadium safety officer at the Emirates stadium received any report of racism. In relation to the alleged throwing of a banana, it is understood an object was thrown from the North Stand, which is the section housing the Brazil fans. The 11,500 members of the Scotland Supporters Club members occupied the South Stand.

"The Scottish fans' behaviour was first class," said Sheeran. "There were no issues at all inside the stadium."

The Scottish FA also refutes claims from Neymar that he was the victim of racist jeers. There was no evidence of such instances but the Scotland supporters have confirmed they booed the player for perceived unsporting behaviour during the match.

The tens of thousands of Scotland fans who travelled to London were, in fact, commended for creating a carnival atmosphere not just inside the stadium but across the city throughout the weekend.

The Scottish FA has contacted the Brazilian Football Federation and the match organisers, Kentaro, to inform them of our information and of our supporters' unhappiness at the unfounded accusations.

The Scotland fans are a credit to the national team, a point stressed in the aftermath of the game by the national coach, Craig Levein. Representatives of the supporters groups have expressed their disappointment at the accusations but it is important that this unfortunate incident does not detract from what was a hugely enjoyable experience for tens of thousands of fans.

I see none of the usual TA bashers commented on this thread :rolleyes:

Also now on the BBC website that Arsenal have identified it was a German tourist who threw the bannana. :agree:

Greentinted
29-03-2011, 06:13 PM
I see none of the usual TA bashers commented on this thread :rolleyes:

Also now on the BBC website that Arsenal have identified it was a German tourist who threw the bannana. :agree:

:agree: I'm fairly unmoved as to the TA but did notice the lack of input into this thread as opposed to the levels of angst and indignation expressed on the (currently) 5-pager.

Danny_Hibee
29-03-2011, 07:21 PM
http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_fa_news.cfm?page=128&newsCategoryID=6&newsID=7504 :thumbsup::thumbsup:




Match Commander Praises Scotland Fans
Monday, 28 March 2011

The Match Commander at the Brazil v Scotland game has commended the Scotland supporters for their behaviour.

Mark Sheeran, of Metropolitan Police, confirmed there were "no issues inside the stadium", as the Scottish FA refuted accusations made by the Brazil striker, Neymar, of alleged racism during yesterday's 2-0 defeat at the Emirates.

Neither the Metropolitan Police nor the stadium safety officer at the Emirates stadium received any report of racism. In relation to the alleged throwing of a banana, it is understood an object was thrown from the North Stand, which is the section housing the Brazil fans. The 11,500 members of the Scotland Supporters Club members occupied the South Stand.

"The Scottish fans' behaviour was first class," said Sheeran. "There were no issues at all inside the stadium."

The Scottish FA also refutes claims from Neymar that he was the victim of racist jeers. There was no evidence of such instances but the Scotland supporters have confirmed they booed the player for perceived unsporting behaviour during the match.

The tens of thousands of Scotland fans who travelled to London were, in fact, commended for creating a carnival atmosphere not just inside the stadium but across the city throughout the weekend.

The Scottish FA has contacted the Brazilian Football Federation and the match organisers, Kentaro, to inform them of our information and of our supporters' unhappiness at the unfounded accusations.

The Scotland fans are a credit to the national team, a point stressed in the aftermath of the game by the national coach, Craig Levein. Representatives of the supporters groups have expressed their disappointment at the accusations but it is important that this unfortunate incident does not detract from what was a hugely enjoyable experience for tens of thousands of fans.

Good to see the fans being praised for behaviour and attitude and also clearing up of the issue which, as usual, was blown totally out of proportion before anyone knew anything about it!

I think the same should be said the other way as well though. The police and stewards in and around the stadium were absolutely brilliant. Very helpful, seemed up for a bit of a laugh with the fans and applieda bit of common sense...feels good being treated with a bit respect at the football rather than being treated like a criminal as is the case most of the time in Scotland.

H18sry
30-03-2011, 08:25 AM
Good to see the fans being praised for behaviour and attitude and also clearing up of the issue which, as usual, was blown totally out of proportion before anyone knew anything about it!

I think the same should be said the other way as well though. The police and stewards in and around the stadium were absolutely brilliant. Very helpful, seemed up for a bit of a laugh with the fans and applieda bit of common sense...feels good being treated with a bit respect at the football rather than being treated like a criminal as is the case most of the time in Scotland.

Scottish police and match stewards could learn an awful lot by copying there London counterparts.:agree:

HUTCHYHIBBY
30-03-2011, 09:22 AM
Ive got to agree, The Met have come in for justifiable stick over the years, but, any officers I came into contact with at the w-end were brand new. Credit where its due and all that!

Baldy Foghorn
30-03-2011, 12:41 PM
Ive got to agree, The Met have come in for justifiable stick over the years, but, any officers I came into contact with at the w-end were brand new. Credit where its due and all that!

Lets send our West of Scotland police force to get some tips on how to handle fans from the Met.... The policing in the West is appalling.... Sounds like the Met were very capable of dealing with the 40,000 Scotland fans in a great manner, and at a time when trouble with the Saturday march was exppected. Good to hear that some police forces are approachable by football fans