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Smoke Bombs - Who in their right minds would glorify this?

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Keefly Bantam, Dec 26, 2018.

  1. Bronco

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    Ha ha ha :thumbup:.

    Sorry Nick it was funny.
     
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  2. Storck

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    Who is Nick?
     
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  3. Bronco

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    Sorry I thought when we were speaking about the work being done with regards your bathroom you signed off as Nick :@/.
     
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  4. Keefly Bantam

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    Did you find them?
     
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    Club now seeking information in respect of the Rochdale Smoke Bomb incidents.

    “The Football Association have contacted the club for information about the incidents that marred the 4-0 win.

    City have received a letter from the governing body and have issued a response ahead of Friday’s deadline.

    Club officials are seeking eye witnesses and more details regarding those responsible, as the Bantams could face action from the sport’s governing body”. https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/17362770.bantams-fa-probe-flare-and-smoke-bomb-incidents-at-rochdale/
     
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  6. JonButterfield

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    It won't happen, but say we were docked a few points because of some cringe worthy barely pubescent wannabes, the fact that some bang the 'it's not that bad' drum need to give their heads a shake as well.

    I personally just find it childish and stupid as opposed to outrageous and infuriating, but that changes if these actions affect the club's standing.
     
  7. Idlebantam

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    I hope the idiots are identified, named and shamed, and then given a very lengthy ban from attending games
     
  8. Keefly Bantam

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    I also hope those that ridiculed this thread reflect on their position.
     
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    Yep. Confiscate their Playstations for a week, at least.
     
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    I’ve reflected. My position still stands. So you can feck right off with your misguided and misunderstood virtue.
     
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    Ah, so a bit of yellow smoke is more important to you than the club.

    Your position is clear, and should be disregarded by all.
     
  12. Nottsy

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    The clubs stance is right.

    Getting outraged about this for Internet likes is what’s wrong.
     
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  13. wetherbywhaler

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    Quite right Nottsy and Jon Butterfield.
    The consequences of the actions of what are mindless idiots who pretend to be Bantams fans does not bare thinking about.
    As we stand we have been asked to answer a raft of questions by The F.A in relation to the match with Rochdale. I have provided those answers on behalf of the Club and from that The F.A. will decide what to do next. If they decide on a charge against the Club we will have to defend it in another forum, probably a Hearing at Wembley. If punishment is decided to fall on us that could vary from a rap on the knuckles to a heavy fine (which we can't afford) or a points deduction which would undo all the great work done by David, his team and the lads on the pitch over the last weeks (also something we can't afford).
    Comments have been made elsewhere about the quality of the Stewards at Rochdale and I would be hard pushed to disagree but that has no bearing on the actions of a minority. This is why it is very important those responsible are identified and brought to book so we can take the right steps to rid our Club of them.
    I hope, as we said yesterday in the media, all right minded Bantams fans can help us.
     
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    I think the vast majority of us have unequivocally condemned the use of smoke bombs and flares.

    There is no information to suggest that thoe involved in the incidents at Rochdale were either: (a) Employees of the club, (b) an official of the club.

    The incidents took place at Rochdale rather than at Bradford. The stewards and security officials were employees of Rochdale. Did they undertake appropriate checks (in general stewards seem to spend time looking in women’s handbags!).

    The local Police force with responsibility for ensuring safety of the public, were Greater Manchester Police. As far as I am aware there were no reports of confiscation of pyrotechnics, before, during or after the match. Were there any arrests?

    Did Rochdale eject any fans responsible for the acts?

    There should be CCTV footage of the crowd, which would assist in identifying the culprits.

    I understand that Rochdale supporters threw a smoke bomb back. Perhaps understandable, but nevertheless also a breach of the rules.

    I struggle to see how Bradford City can be held responsible for the behaviour of those involved, unless they have knowingly allowed individuals who had a history of this behaviour purchase tickets.

    As the event included a ‘pay on the day’ element what evidence that this was not a set of individuals who had no affinity to Bradford City.

    City has clarified that it will not tolerate such behaviour at Valley Parade.

    Not really sure what else the club can do. It doesn’t have Parental Responsibility or Power of Attorney for those involved.
     
  15. Bronco

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    But that would spoil there fun away day, totally irresponsible and they need to understand that this sort of behavior could cost "their club" as you say in either a hefty fine or points deducted.
     
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    Yes strange that the authorities at Barnsley said there would be sniffer dogs on patrol and I don't think there was any disruption with regards smoke bombs, just the football that spoilt the day :(.
    We don't want these morons at games maybe one way to catch them is to say nothing with regards sniffer dogs and let them turn up then allow the dogs to do there jobs.
     
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    We are across all that Bigrod but thanks for the input, clear you care.
     
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    The stewarding in the queue I joined was nonexistent. When I joined it, I would think there were around 100 people in front of me and I didn't see a single person get checked/searched, not even a bag search.

    Primarily, the fault lies with those individuals who set off the smoke bombs and threw other objects, but Rochdale must take a share of the blame for their lax security arrangements.
     
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    I was down at that end of the ground where the trouble was. There was no bother in the first half. Just usual banter between our fans and the Rochdale yoof. That all changed when our schooligans came to that end of the stand for the second half. As soon as we scored in went a smoke bomb to the Rochdale end which set the whole tit for tat throwing of smoke bombs and plastic bottles. The stewarding was terrible. There was three or four of them trying to control the situation. More arrived later but it was only when the GMP arrived that anyone was arrested or ejected. If there had been a couple of GMP's finest in that end of the ground from the start of the second half I doubt there would have been half as much aggro as there was
     
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  20. Keefly Bantam

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    I take it you disagree with me then? Never mind. I will carry on posting my opinion and thoughts on here as I see fit. If you don't like them then put me on ignore and that way you wont get as irritated as you do.
    The fact that this matter has escalated to the EFL getting involved shows how important it is to highlight this issue and oust those fans that want to take smoke bombs into public places/football grounds and let them off.
    I hope that all clubs from now on employ sniffer dogs to at least stamp this out inside the football ground.
     
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