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Post by joebananas67 on Oct 8, 2014 10:09:30 GMT
www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/club-statement-08.10.14-2004802.aspxI
I really hope we find these people as it would appear to have learnt nothing from the Chris Zebroski incident last season.
We are supposed to be a family club with family values but some our 'fans' are a total disgrace be it on the terraces or ion this forum, ggmi being the prime example of trying to defend the indefensible.
There is no place for racism in any walk of life, especially when there are youngsters around.
It isn't political correctness as one numb skull likes to call it, it is illegal pure and simple.
Last week the atmosphere at Eastleigh was brilliant an that is why I enjoy going to away games more than home games these days.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2014 14:01:16 GMT
During our game against Dartford last night, visiting goalkeeper Jason Brown was racially abused by one or more of our supporters who were stood on the terrace behind his goal.
Bristol Rovers are conducting a full investigation into the incident and co-operating fully with the police with the sole aim of identifying and apprehending the perpetrator(s) of the abuse.
Any supporters found to have been involved in the incident will be prosecuted and banned from this football club for life.
Our safety officer spoke to Jason Brown, and referee Adam Hopkins, at the end of the game.
Bristol Rovers operates a zero tolerance approach to abusive behaviour and, after all of our efforts to eliminate racial abuse from the Memorial Stadium, we are devastated at last night’s incident.
A small minority of so called supporters are bringing our club into disrepute and we run the risk of attracting a punishment from the Football Association should we continue to experience problems such as this.
Just one week after the Eastleigh Chairman praised the behaviour of our supporters, we are now investigating a very serious matter that happened in our own stadium and it is imperative that those responsible for last night’s incident are caught and punished.
Anyone who can assist with our enquiries should, in the first instance, contact John Harper on 07790 277985.
The club has written to Dartford FC, Jason Brown and the Football Association apologising for the incident but will not be making any further comment until investigations have been completed.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2014 14:06:19 GMT
During our game against Dartford last night, visiting goalkeeper Jason Brown was racially abused by one or more of our supporters who were stood on the terrace behind his goal. Bristol Rovers are conducting a full investigation into the incident and co-operating fully with the police with the sole aim of identifying and apprehending the perpetrator(s) of the abuse. Any supporters found to have been involved in the incident will be prosecuted and banned from this football club for life.Our safety officer spoke to Jason Brown, and referee Adam Hopkins, at the end of the game. Bristol Rovers operates a zero tolerance approach to abusive behaviour and, after all of our efforts to eliminate racial abuse from the Memorial Stadium, we are devastated at last night’s incident. A small minority of so called supporters are bringing our club into disrepute and we run the risk of attracting a punishment from the Football Association should we continue to experience problems such as this.Just one week after the Eastleigh Chairman praised the behaviour of our supporters, we are now investigating a very serious matter that happened in our own stadium and it is imperative that those responsible for last night’s incident are caught and punished. Anyone who can assist with our enquiries should, in the first instance, contact John Harper on 07790 277985.The club has written to Dartford FC, Jason Brown and the Football Association apologising for the incident but will not be making any further comment until investigations have been completed. Conducting an investigation ? If the review is anything to go by then it won't bear fruit. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2014 14:09:47 GMT
The league have also issued a statement regarding the incident.
It said: "The Football Conference has been made aware of an allegation of a racist nature in a competition fixture played between Bristol Rovers FC and Dartford FC on Tuesday 7th October at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol.
"In accordance with normal practice, this has been referred to the Football Association and whilst its investigation is undertaken the Football Conference will not make any comment."
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Post by warlinghamgashead on Oct 8, 2014 14:34:33 GMT
We will have our 3 points deducted and a fine i'd imagine. Should have no problem finding him.
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Post by socrates on Oct 8, 2014 14:36:37 GMT
We will have our 3 points deducted and a fine i'd imagine. Should have no problem finding him. If we get 3 pts deducted I'd be amazed. Has that ever happened in this country when a players been racially abused ? Deducting 3 pts from a football club because of something one person said in the crowd would be very harsh. |
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Post by warlinghamgashead on Oct 8, 2014 15:07:14 GMT
The FA will use Rovers as an example as we are a non league club.
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Oct 8, 2014 15:29:20 GMT
If we have points deducted then several European teams should he banned for two years. Some of the stuff that's gone on lately in Moscow and Belgrade has been miles worse. Not that I'm condoning what has happened in any way.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2014 15:42:25 GMT
I'm sad to say it is not just a couple of fan's that shouted racist abuse that is under investigation here everyone.
1. Racist abuse from our supporters
2. The referee failed in his responsibilities
3. The stewarding was ineffective.
I personally don't think we will receive a deduction of points, but the whole matter will be investigated thoroughly by The Football Association and closely monitored by Kick It Out. I'm sure we all want the matter investigated, the culprits found/punished and lessons to be learnt by everyone concerned.
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Post by I Voted For Kodos on Oct 8, 2014 15:48:13 GMT
The FA will use Rovers as an example as we are a non league club. Not sure if the FA can do that, surely any point deductions (not that i think there will be any) will come from the Conference. |
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Post by cookinongas on Oct 8, 2014 16:17:15 GMT
The story is now on the BBC main football page and it also mentions the scenes against Mansfield and the assault on the Braintree Keeper. It doesn't paint a very good picture of our fans. I hope someone has come forward and named these idiots cos if i knew them i would
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Post by joebananas67 on Oct 8, 2014 16:21:23 GMT
The story is now on the BBC main football page and it also mentions the scenes against Mansfield and the assault on the Braintree Keeper. It doesn't paint a very good picture of our fans. I hope someone has come forward and named these idiots cos if i knew them i would All very worrying but hey ho one idiot on here thinks the keeper was making a 'song and dance'.
Maybe it will take a player to pick the ball up and walk off the pitch before a club does something to catch and prosecute these low life.
Nothing to stop us being forced to play a game behind closed doors, wonder how much that will cost us.
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Post by stevek192 on Oct 8, 2014 16:27:40 GMT
There is no way the club should be penalised for the ignorance of one or two fans provided the clubpolice investigates and brings the idiots to justice. It would be ridiculous if the club are penalised points for the actions of an individual who at any time in a game can shout something out and the stewards/police can't take back anything that has been said. I don't know the ins and outs of this but if a steward did nothing then he/she should be reprimanded/made aware of the law/sacked whichever is appropriate.
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Post by Gas-Ed on Oct 8, 2014 16:59:04 GMT
We will have our 3 points deducted and a fine i'd imagine. Should have no problem finding him. If we get 3 pts deducted I'd be amazed. Has that ever happened in this country when a players been racially abused ? Deducting 3 pts from a football club because of something one person said in the crowd would be very harsh. I can't imagine we would be deducted points. When Luis Suarez was found guilty by the FA of racially abusing Evra, Liverpool were not docked points. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2014 18:06:11 GMT
If we get 3 pts deducted I'd be amazed. Has that ever happened in this country when a players been racially abused ? Deducting 3 pts from a football club because of something one person said in the crowd would be very harsh. I can't imagine we would be deducted points. When Luis Suarez was found guilty by the FA of racially abusing Evra, Liverpool were not docked points. We've got away with far too much regarding fans behavior. Sooner or later, points will be docked. |
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Post by fanboy on Oct 8, 2014 18:11:35 GMT
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Post by socrates on Oct 8, 2014 18:59:12 GMT
The blame lies first and foremost with the shouting abuse and secondly with the officials and with the stewards the way I see it. I really think a points deduction would be harsh. The officials will be in the sh** for this more so than our club I would think. |
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Post by fanboy on Oct 8, 2014 19:01:09 GMT
The blame lies first and foremost with the shouting abuse and secondly with the officials and with the stewards the way I see it. I really think a points deduction would be harsh. The officials will be in the poo for this more so than our club I would think. Unfortunately aren't the stewards technically our fault? I blame them. Could and shouldn have dealt with this before the goalkeeper had said anything |
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Post by Centenary Gas on Oct 8, 2014 19:25:00 GMT
In this thread as well, shouldn't it be established what was said before the people in question (including the steward) be branded this and that by everyone including national news?
Whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty?
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Post by 2nd May 1990 on Oct 8, 2014 19:25:29 GMT
I like the fact that the itv report says we're investigating in the headline. It is vital that as a club we do, and are seen to be doing everything to catch the idiots. Our reputation is at stake at the moment after the Braintree and Mansfield incidents, and by acting fast we come out of it so much better as a club.
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