Dokko Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 The Football Association is poised to launch an investigation after a young Sunderland fan invaded the pitch and attacked the Newcastle United goalkeeper, Steve Harper, in the 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light today. It is the second time in a week that a player has been attacked by a supporter, after a man was charged for assaulting Stevenage's Scott Laird following their shock FA Cup victory over Newcastle. The Sunderland manager, Steve Bruce, condemned the incident on an afternoon in which rival supporters ripped seats out of their stanchions and hurled them at each other after the final whistle. Northumbria Police said there had been 24 arrests before, during and after the game,, which was attended by a crowd of 47,864, for offences including drunk and disorderly, disorderly conduct and invading the playing area. Bruce, who as a neighbour of Harper in Northumberland regularly meets the goalkeeper when they are out walking their Boxer dogs, was appalled by the events which unfolded after Asamoah Gyan's goal – struck in the fourth minute of stoppage time – levelled Kevin Nolan's opener. "The kid's in police custody," Bruce said, before expressing relief that Howard Webb, the referee, had combined with horrified spectators in helping the police to identify and arrest the culprit. "I hope he's banned for a long, long time. I saw Steve Harper on the floor and I didn't know what had happened. We never want to see scenes like that; I don't know what was going through the kid's mind. It was ridiculous. "When I saw the kid – and he really is just a kid – I can't understand society today. I would like to say well done to the Sunderland fans who gave him up." Alan Pardew, Newcastle's manager – who once again reiterated that his key striker Andy Carroll, absent here due to a thigh injury, is "definitely not" for sale – suggested the youth had merely become overexcited. "When I first saw it I thought it looked an uglier incident than it really was," Pardew said. "I don't think there was anything malicious about it, there wasn't a punch thrown or anything." Even so the FA will await Webb's referee's report with interest and will almost certainly launch an inquiry into today's events on Wearside before potentially imposing sanctions on Sunderland. The match commander, temporary Chief Superintendent Steve Neill, said: "The crowd was mainly good natured. However, there were still some troublemakers who were determined to spoil things for the genuine fans." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 FINE THE FKERS BIG!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Fucking loved today despite that late goal. Obviously disappointed with that, but I really thought they were going to have a glorious revenge rape. Also I was on the border with the mackems so I wound them up no end, laughing at them gloating at a 1-1 home draw. So sweet seeing someone dragged away or aiming coins at you as 5-1 gestures turn to hurt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/108070979.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF87892102A727B1636DE2E6206EE6524B252BE62742E48751487FF978DD717761328E03 He's got a white hand. He's got a weft one too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 It cant be underestimated how big a deal this was. A fan running on the pitch and assaulting a player deserves heavy sanctions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 FINE THE FKERS BIG!! Take 20 points off them...imagine how popular the young scrote would be there then....and Beefburger-face Bruce for nigh on inciting it with his comments this week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/108070979.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF87892102A727B1636DE2E6206EE6524B252BE62742E48751487FF978DD717761328E03 He's got a white hand. He's got a weft one too :lol: :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Did Birmingham get any sort of punishment when the fan ran on the pitch and slapped Enckelman in the Brum derby? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 He's got a weft one too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 The Football Association is poised to launch an investigation after a young Sunderland fan invaded the pitch and attacked the Newcastle United goalkeeper, Steve Harper, in the 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light today. It is the second time in a week that a player has been attacked by a supporter, after a man was charged for assaulting Stevenage's Scott Laird following their shock FA Cup victory over Newcastle. The Sunderland manager, Steve Bruce, condemned the incident on an afternoon in which rival supporters ripped seats out of their stanchions and hurled them at each other after the final whistle. Northumbria Police said there had been 24 arrests before, during and after the game,, which was attended by a crowd of 47,864, for offences including drunk and disorderly, disorderly conduct and invading the playing area. Bruce, who as a neighbour of Harper in Northumberland regularly meets the goalkeeper when they are out walking their Boxer dogs, was appalled by the events which unfolded after Asamoah Gyan's goal – struck in the fourth minute of stoppage time – levelled Kevin Nolan's opener. "The kid's in police custody," Bruce said, before expressing relief that Howard Webb, the referee, had combined with horrified spectators in helping the police to identify and arrest the culprit. "I hope he's banned for a long, long time. I saw Steve Harper on the floor and I didn't know what had happened. We never want to see scenes like that; I don't know what was going through the kid's mind. It was ridiculous. "When I saw the kid – and he really is just a kid – I can't understand society today. I would like to say well done to the Sunderland fans who gave him up." Alan Pardew, Newcastle's manager – who once again reiterated that his key striker Andy Carroll, absent here due to a thigh injury, is "definitely not" for sale – suggested the youth had merely become overexcited. "When I first saw it I thought it looked an uglier incident than it really was," Pardew said. "I don't think there was anything malicious about it, there wasn't a punch thrown or anything." Even so the FA will await Webb's referee's report with interest and will almost certainly launch an inquiry into today's events on Wearside before potentially imposing sanctions on Sunderland. The match commander, temporary Chief Superintendent Steve Neill, said: "The crowd was mainly good natured. However, there were still some troublemakers who were determined to spoil things for the genuine fans." Aye... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 The Football Association is poised to launch an investigation after a young Sunderland fan invaded the pitch and attacked the Newcastle United goalkeeper, Steve Harper, in the 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light today. It is the second time in a week that a player has been attacked by a supporter, after a man was charged for assaulting Stevenage's Scott Laird following their shock FA Cup victory over Newcastle. The Sunderland manager, Steve Bruce, condemned the incident on an afternoon in which rival supporters ripped seats out of their stanchions and hurled them at each other after the final whistle. Northumbria Police said there had been 24 arrests before, during and after the game,, which was attended by a crowd of 47,864, for offences including drunk and disorderly, disorderly conduct and invading the playing area. Bruce, who as a neighbour of Harper in Northumberland regularly meets the goalkeeper when they are out walking their Boxer dogs, was appalled by the events which unfolded after Asamoah Gyan's goal struck in the fourth minute of stoppage time levelled Kevin Nolan's opener. "The kid's in police custody," Bruce said, before expressing relief that Howard Webb, the referee, had combined with horrified spectators in helping the police to identify and arrest the culprit. "I hope he's banned for a long, long time. I saw Steve Harper on the floor and I didn't know what had happened. We never want to see scenes like that; I don't know what was going through the kid's mind. It was ridiculous. "When I saw the kid and he really is just a kid I can't understand society today. I would like to say well done to the Sunderland fans who gave him up." Alan Pardew, Newcastle's manager who once again reiterated that his key striker Andy Carroll, absent here due to a thigh injury, is "definitely not" for sale suggested the youth had merely become overexcited. "When I first saw it I thought it looked an uglier incident than it really was," Pardew said. "I don't think there was anything malicious about it, there wasn't a punch thrown or anything." Even so the FA will await Webb's referee's report with interest and will almost certainly launch an inquiry into today's events on Wearside before potentially imposing sanctions on Sunderland. The match commander, temporary Chief Superintendent Steve Neill, said: "The crowd was mainly good natured. However, there were still some troublemakers who were determined to spoil things for the genuine fans." From what was said and written prior to the match it seemed a hell of a lot of Sunderland fans were intent on causing trouble and violence. It was not a small minority by any means. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordiesned Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Posted already? http://twitpic.com/3qnh9e Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 It cant be underestimated how big a deal this was. A fan running on the pitch and assaulting a player deserves heavy sanctions. Especially considering how frequently it happens at the Stadium of Light. Certainly not an isolated incident. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I may be losing my grasp on football but after seeing about 5 or 6 of their games this season can someone please explain the Jordan Henderson hype to me ? What is it he does ? Is it speed, getting past defenders, goal scoring, passing - I'm trying to see what it is he does to get talked about so much, but I just seem to be missing the point ?? been saying this for a while in regards to the rest of their team aswell. very good performances V chelsea and spurs and dull and workmanlike otherwise when i've seen them. right now they are clinging on to the hope that they finish as high as they are now. it'll be interesting to see if they do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I assume Tino was still there when we scored. Would have been mint grabbing him to celebrate with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 JORDAN HENDERSON'S A CHAV FROM PENNYWELL! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Apparently the song was going to be "Run for Home" by Lindisfarne. jesus, how fucking stupid would that have been? ;D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 As if Tino was there, still funny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I may be losing my grasp on football but after seeing about 5 or 6 of their games this season can someone please explain the Jordan Henderson hype to me ? What is it he does ? Is it speed, getting past defenders, goal scoring, passing - I'm trying to see what it is he does to get talked about so much, but I just seem to be missing the point ?? been saying this for a while in regards to the rest of their team aswell. very good performances V chelsea and spurs and dull and workmanlike otherwise when i've seen them. right now they are clinging on to the hope that they finish as high as they are now. it'll be interesting to see if they do. I confidently predict a slide for them now- part of thier recent form was wanting to put things right after the 5-1-- that motivation is lost now- they will be thoroughly demorilised. I expect some disharmony and want aways as well. could be very interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 As if Tino was there, still funny. I'm sure that he was there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Er, Tino WAS there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Please tell me Tino's name was being sung when he was getting hoyed out.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 It's a figure of speech you mongalongs. Fucking hell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Er, Tino WAS there... stood 5 along from me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Please tell me Tino's name was being sung when he was getting hoyed out.. Didn't see him chucked out but was getting sung once everyone sussed him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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