Bristol toilets smashed

[Tuerto]

Did you know that throwing concrete by City fans goes back to the early days of Ninian Park. I'll have to look it up but there was a match where supporters had a right go at each other and this was in the 1920s I think. Concrete was the weapon of choice. I'm sure there'll be someone along soon on here who knows the history better than I do.

That made me laugh, we had nutters back in the 20's

[poc]

That made me laugh, we had nutters back in the 20's

no doubt eric will be along asking what was the record for throwing a lump of 1920s concrete

[The Hooded Claw]

If they somehow catch them, they should send them the bill and ban them for life.
There’s no place in our club for mindless idiots.

[IanD]

I hope they ban the Wurzel who threw a flare into our fans, too. Couldn't see a thing for a few minutes* and not good for the lungs.
* some may say we were blessed by this intervention!

[az city]

What is wrong with people?

I have often taken the piss out of my fellow Americans for their failure to support their teams, sing songs, and generate any real atmosphere. But I have to admit I've never been at an American sports event where I feared for my safety or mindless idiots committed acts of random vandalism.

Do they brag to their mates about how they gave a urinal a good kicking at Bristol City? Pathetic.

[az city]

One more thought occurs on this topic.

Remember that glorious night when little Wales battered the mighty Belgians? And how did the Belgian fans react? There were countless accounts and videos of them applauding the Red Wall as they walked alongside them. When I see a game Belgium play in I have soft spot for them because of that.

What impression does a bunch of mindless urinal smashers leave? No wonder a lot of fans of other teams have no time for Cardiff.

[Michael Morris]

Ashton Gate was a breath of fresh air for me today. Bristol City deserve to be commended for their outside fanzone style atmosphere and the welcome offered to me and my son in all areas. We had space around us in the stand and access to a pitchside snack bar.

It was disappointing then to hear about the toilets being smashed and to see young lads having their collar felt for anti social behaviour outside the ground. 15 - 20 year olds giving it large and thinking they have the right to be offensive.

Also seeing middle to late aged men with rage in their eyes towards other similar aged men because they support another football team. One in particular was right in the face of a Bristol City fan for no reason other than machismo was trying to intimidate and provoke a fella who was with his young son.

I know Bristol have caused enough trouble themselves at times but it was some of our lot who disappointed today under the stands and when in contact with the locals.

[Citizen's Nephew]

Ashton Gate was a breath of fresh air for me today. Bristol City deserve to be commended for their outside fanzone style atmosphere and the welcome offered to me and my son in all areas. We had space around us in the stand and access to a pitchside snack bar.

It was disappointing then to hear about the toilets being smashed and to see young lads having their collar felt for anti social behaviour outside the ground. 15 - 20 year olds giving it large and thinking they have the right to be offensive.

Also seeing middle to late aged men with rage in their eyes towards other similar aged men because they support another football team. One in particular was right in the face of a Bristol City fan for no reason other than machismo was trying to intimidate and provoke a fella who was with his young son.

I know Bristol have caused enough trouble themselves at times but it was some of our lot who disappointed today under the stands and when in contact with the locals.

It's really good to hear something positive, Michael and I'm really pleased you and your son had a great welcome. Glad you posted that news as it's been a grim day.

[Jordi Culé]

I read this, this morning and it genuinely surprised me.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/60056492

We all know each club has its beauts and headers but I thought it had died a death and most 'lads' decked out in the gear were just posturing or caught up in the image?

Also thought the police had it all under control?

[Dave Blue]

As if the team wasn't embarrassing enough.

[Nobody's Rep]

[QUOTE=Citizen's Nephew;5267103]The result, the mural and this. Not a great day for our club and its PR. F*ck me we make life difficult for ourselves.[/QUOTE
]

Not sure the mural has anything to do with our club in terms of it being painted over and McDonald's have agreed to restore it apparently

As for the damage to toilets and the jumping up and down in the park by opposition fans, there is always this underlying tension with our away support when they travel in numbers but I'm sure someone is already writing a book about it or contributing chapters to it about how "it went off" and "there's one and a half of us and four hundred of them but we stood our ground" blah blah blah

Youngsters I suppose will always misbehave in numbers but the older ones - what a waste of sperm

Always pathetic and always will be

Someone will probably blame Tan though

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

Did you know that throwing concrete by City fans goes back to the early days of Ninian Park. I'll have to look it up but there was a match where supporters had a right go at each other and this was in the 1920s I think. Concrete was the weapon of choice. I'm sure there'll be someone along soon on here who knows the history better than I do.

Yup, I was there during this time, it was horrible to witness.

[Nobody's Rep]

Obviously not a popular idea then. Apart from hand-wringing on this forum, any other (constructive) ideas as to what reconciliatory gestures could be made to Bristol City FC from genuinely upset City supporters?

A positive and proactive move by the club - well done them

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/...amage-22844406

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A positive and proactive move by the club - well done them

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/...amage-22844406

Wouldn't they have to pay the damage anyway?

[Gofer Blue]

A positive and proactive move by the club - well done them

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/...amage-22844406

That's the club - it's no less than I would expect. I'm talking about us, the supporters.

[Nobody's Rep]

Wouldn't they have to pay the damage anyway?

Probably but at least they have been proactive about it - that's all I was trying to say

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Probably but at least they have been proactive about it - that's all I was trying to say

Gotcha

[2b2bdoo]

We have always had an element of idiots amoungst get us sadly

[PontBlue]

We have always had an element of idiots amongst get us sadly

The club need to ensure these types are banned and anyone who supplies them a way to flout the ban should also be banned.

[Whisperer]

Lovely sound bites going on in this thread - what I’m not hearing is fans who witnessed it someone must have seen or heard them doing it..maybe we need to start policing our own fans.

[Dorcus]

Did you know that throwing concrete by City fans goes back to the early days of Ninian Park. I'll have to look it up but there was a match where supporters had a right go at each other and this was in the 1920s I think. Concrete was the weapon of choice. I'm sure there'll be someone along soon on here who knows the history better than I do.

Hold on, I know we're all a bit.long in the tooth on here but .... 😁

[Citizen's Nephew]

Hold on, I know we're all a bit.long in the tooth on here but .... ��

Kudos to spot that, I did wonder how long it was going to be before the penny dropped but nobody mentioned it! They'd be over 100. To nick a recent joke from Splott Parker when I cheekily mentioned he'd last seen us play Liverpool when we played in quarters - "Bartley Wilson's Barmy Army!" could have been chanted when they lobbed concrete chunks at each other!

And just so this doesn't get misunderstood, I'm not laughing or condoning the recent violence just pointing out that we've had nutters going back to the early years of the club.

[Nobody's Rep]

That's the club - it's no less than I would expect. I'm talking about us, the supporters.

Appreciate that wasn't necessarily relying direct to your post but more because it was the latest one - so apologies for that

Apparrently there is footage of it happening and so if they can identify those that did it they can pay - might mean they have to go without drugs or beer for a few weeks as I assume they were either high or drunk as surely no sober person would do it.

[tforturton]

...might mean they have to go without drugs or beer for a few weeks as I assume they were either high or drunk as surely no sober person would do it.

Well, there was certainly plenty of the old Columbian marching powder around, in the away end.

[jon1959]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-60104844

Well, there goes the transfer budget!