Twelve football hooligans have admitted taking part in clashes involving Newcastle United and Sunderland fans. All 15 admitted that offence and sentencing was adjourned for reports to be prepared. But on a tiny Tyneside. Prev. Ultimate Eurythmics", "Dave Stewart & Friends at Sunderland Empire in Sunderland, UK", "Sunderland AFC Ladies' WSL snub set to be raised in Parliament", "House of Commons Hansard Debates for 14 May 1997 (pt 5)", "George Clarke reveals his favourite North East buildings", "Need to clarify one thing while people are asking; I'm actually a Sunderland fan. Sunderland's average attendance were higher over that period than perennial title challengers such as Juventus F.C. They started the game with the third-worst away . Banned for his role in that incident, Renton has been back before the courts for repeatedly breaching his order. Football hooligan Mark Mennim lifts the lid on his life of violence View gallery Many football thugs from the 80s and 90s gave up the violence when they settled down and had families. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The 39-year-old was also involved in a planned battle with Stoke City hooligans that centred around the Gateshead suburb of Wrekenton in December 2008. The incident took place at Newcastle . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. I went with a saffa and Swedish lad that day. His condition is not life-threatening. Seven over-50s among gang jailed for football hooliganism - GB News But on a tiny Tyneside street called Ferry Mews more than 70 hooligans attached to the rival clubs took part in some of the worst football related fighting ever witnessed in the UK. Colin Shaw, 46, of Hazeldene Way, Seaham. [42], In 1996, a group of Sunderland fans under the name Simply Red and White released a song called "Daydream Believer (Cheer Up Peter Reid)" to the melody of "Daydream Believer" dedicated to the manager Peter Reid. It was given, in our view, for a very good reason. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in, Sunderland tops the football hooligan league, Extra 20% off selected fashion and sportswear at Very, Up to 20% off & extra perks with Booking.com Genius Membership, $6 off a $50+ order with this AliExpress discount code, 10% off selected orders over 100 - eBay discount code, Compare broadband packages side by side to find the best deal for you, Compare cheap broadband deals from providers with fastest speed in your area, All you need to know about fibre broadband, Best Apple iPhone Deals in the UK March 2023, Compare iPhone contract deals and get the best offer this March, Compare the best mobile phone deals from the top networks and brands. The overwhelming number of respondents supported the nickname of 'The Black Cats'. She said: "We were walking over London Bridge when we heard shouting and football chanting which sounded like Millwall chants. Meanwhile, various different scraps can be seen occurring between the two groups. "A man came out of the pub wearing red and white scarf, I think he's a Sunderland supporter, and started shouting at them - all of the Millwall fans turned back walking towards him.". Seaburn Casuals are a football hooligan firm associated with the English football club, Sunderland A.F.C. Sunderland fan and Nissan worker Christopher Webb, 32, told magistrates in South Tyneside he was a changed man, Sign up for free to get the latest Sunderland news and updates delivered straight to your inbox. He is then set upon by a few thugs who launch kicks and punches at him. [1], Before the 1998 FIFA World Cup, 26 Seaburn Casuals hooligans were arrested in a police raid after a military-issue smoke bomb was let out at a local pub after a fight with bouncers. ", Lord Bassam, the Home Office minister, said many of the major public order offences were connected with small clubs. [8] In addition the club has had a SAFC Liaison Group (SLG) since 1994 that works with fans on club issues and an independent supporters group, the Red & White Army (RAWA). The violent scenes were captured on camera just after 1pm this afternoon near a pub in London Bridge in the country's capital. 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But. [47], The show ran for two seasons and was a behind the scenes fly on the wall documentary following the trials and tribulations of the club following their relegation from the Premier League, often featuring the perspective of fans of the club. British 'super-hooligans' are causing havoc at non-league football as Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. firm) were arrested in a police raid after a military-issue smoke bomb was let out at a local pub after a fight with bouncers. At one point, a man in the video can be seen picking up a metal pole and chasing the Millwall supporters. The incident took place at Newcastle Central . The group, containing Fryer and another banned yob Paul Bine went on to meet others, with whom they went to the match. By the end of the operation, over 60 were facing charges. He was part of a gang caught on CCTV fighting and throwing bottles during an FA Cup clash between United and Coventry City in 2005. Papers seen by the Sunday Sun give details of another occasion when police feared Fryer wanted to cause bother. #367. as someone who goes to matches to watch the football and not get into fights, I'm happy that the main days of hooliganism is over. He said: Ive three kids now and they are asking about going to football now. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Sure I got told Sunderland had it with sheff wed at an England game in Manchester, be around 2005 ish. The violent scenes were captured on camera just after. ", "Sunderland documentary series to be released in December", "Sunderland 'Til I Die season 2 review: A brilliant, painful insight into the life of a Black Cats fan", "Sunderland vs Portsmouth: A story of red cards, penalties and a simmering rivalry", "Meet the Branches: Chatting to the boisterous Feyenoord Mackems branch of Sunderland supporters! This was also the case with Chelsea, whose 168 arrests included a group of 100 hooligans stopped by police from attending a game against Tottenham Hotspur after police found weapons including a meat cleaver and a bottle of ammonia which they planned to use on a rival Tottenham gang. [49][38][39], Traditionally, Sunderland's main rivals are Newcastle United, with whom they contest the TyneWear derby. Footage shows them surrounding the pub and trying to get in to confront the man. Video footage posted on social media showed a massive street brawl breaking out before Millwalls Championship clash with the Black Cats. The occupants of the minibus had opened the windows and were swearing back. The thugs had been trying to find Coventry thugs to fight but when they failed, they turned on genuine supporters in the Percy Street bar. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. ", "Sunderland record biggest attendance outside of Premier League with EFL crowds reaching 60-year high", "Sunderland record biggest crowd outside Premier League as EFL attendances reach 60-year high", "Are you an average fan? But while other football clubs are haunted by the hooligan scourge, managers at Macclesfield Town and Wycombe can rest in the knowledge that they have the best-behaved fans in the country. THEY are among the countrys most notorious yobs, the shameful face of football who were behind a bloody plot to ambush their rivals. Areas north of the River Tyne traditionally fell within the catchment of Newcastle United. Hooligans admit Newcastle Station disorder - BBC News SUNDERLAND SCUMBAGSagainst their local rivals newcastlePhotos released of people wanted by the police Police received reports of between 70-80 men . At the resulting trial, the jury heard it likened to a "scene from the film Braveheart". 19. Christopher Burdess, 21, of Countess Close, Seaham. ", "Sunderland harnessing fanbase bigger than Valencia, Porto and Juventus", "CIES Football Observatory Monthly Report n44 April 2019 Attendances in football stadia (20032018)", "Sunderland break League One attendance record", "What is Sunderland's home attendance record? [1] History and rivalries [ edit] Jason Jameson, 40, of Maud Street, Fulwell. Bolton Wanderers fans Dylan Needham,. His current four-year ban was imposed following trouble between Sunderland and Celtic fans in the citys Wheatsheaf pub. If it is I used to occasionally drink in the same company as him in the Salutation in fram moor about 20 years ago. Hooligans sentenced for Newcastle station disorder - BBC News [56], At the end of the 19992000 and the 200203 seasons, Sunderland topped the hooliganism table in the Premier League with 223 and 154 fan arrests, respectively. As Kingsley Hyland OBE, special case work lawyer for the Crown Prosecution Service put it: "It was violence and disorder on a massive scale.". Deleted member 18375. On one occasion, 53 Wearside fans were arrested on a coach before they even reached a game with Derby County after officers learned that they were planning attacks on rival supporters. While early hooligan firms of Sunderland fans appeared as far back as the 70s and the 80s, like the Vauxies (named after the Vaux Breweries ), who were active in the late 70s and early 80s, the most famous hooligan firm is the Seaburn Casuals, named after the Seaburn area near Roker Park stadium. "It is not so much the scale of the disorder, but the difficulty in proving who has done what. One of the police officers investigating the trouble said many of the men involved were apparently respectable. 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He was part of a group who gathered at Tillys Bar, on Westgate Road, where one of their number was verbally aggressive to a female wearing a Tigers shirt. Links to more England stories are at the foot of the page. The others set to learn their fate are Ian Chisholm, 47, of Westacres Crescent, Benwell, Lewis Comber, 18, of Elsdon Avenue, Seaton Delaval, David Cook, 22, of Cromer Gardens, Gosforth, Joseph Mattison, 51, of Acomb Street, Gateshead, Scott Mooney, 18, of Valley Road, Blyth, Christopher Mustoe, 22, of John F Kennedy Estate, Washington, Daniel Routledge, 18, of Swarland Road, Blyth, Lee Wales, 23, of Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, and Stephen Wales, 43, of Wooford in Gateshead. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. [59], Before the 1998 FIFA World Cup, 26 Seaburn Casuals hooligans were arrested in a police raid after a military-issue smoke bomb was let out at a local pub after a fight with bouncers. READ MORE: World Cup star's cheeky X-rated celebration during Middlesbrough match spotted by fans. They will be sentenced next month. Millwall hooligans attacked a pub of Sunderland supporters before running away from the brawl. The majority of the Millwall fans fled the scene. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes.