[Archived] Riverside Fight

[thenodrog]

I think for some reason the authorities had had word that there would be trouble as unusually there was more police about and it seemed there were security guys in black bomber jackets in strategic positions.

[cletus]

security guys in black bomber jackets

oooh! it`s those bomber jackets that put the fear of god into people!

[AggyBlue]

oooh!   it`s those bomber jackets that put the fear of god into people! 

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I'm sure I saw Max & Paddy

[Glenn]

I think for some reason the authorities had had word that there would be trouble as unusually there was more police about and it seemed there were security guys in black bomber jackets in strategic positions.

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Nah, I'm sure they've been here for every game where we've given the Darwen end away for.

[mattym]

They were sat in front of me 1st half block E04 near the Darwen End and I knew they wernt rovers fans although I didnt think they had Bolton Accents either.

2nd half they dissapeared so i thought they must have gone to the pub until they kicked off, there were about 12 of em ranging from 16 to about 19 and they were all about 5 stone wet through, what they thought they were going to achieve other than getting knocked out god only knows.

[Claytons Left Boot]

....there were about 12 of em ranging from 16 to about 19 and they were all about 5 stone wet through.....

375073[/snapback]

Apparently one of them was bald - must be the nuclear fall out in that neanderthal sh1te hole otherwise known as Bolton.

[mattym]

Apparently one of them was bald - must be the nuclear fall out in that neanderthal sh1te hole otherwise known as Bolton.

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He was Bald because he had a shaved head lol

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

The Bolton 'hard men'............'Hello mum!'

Edited January 16, 2006 by SIMON GARNERS 194

[Lee]

Is that Eddie with the French top on behind the bald bloke?

[adopted scouser]

Is that Eddie with the French top on behind the bald bloke?

375118[/snapback]

Not unless he's got Michael Jackson's dermatologist.

As for the troublemakers, that bloody Tris get's everywhere

[Bing]

That picture definitely features Rovers fans rather than any of the Bolton contingent - I recognise one of them as being a regular at away games.

[Hughesy]

The fight was probably the most entertaining part of a boring game.

Hope the scum get fined, banned from football and charged by the police with causing a riot

[berkshireblue]

Bing

The bald guy looks like a rovers fan who is always at away games but it is not him, its the notlob scum

[Tris]

As for the troublemakers, that bloody Tris get's everywhere

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Oi!!!!

Last time I went in the Riverside we got relegated and Uncle Jack cried.

I have no plans to return to that stand in the foreseeable future.

As for the wider issue, the idiot slug Allardyce is totally to blame for any bother, because he sent his players out to antagonise Savage. Which they did, it was so obvious it was unreal. The FA should take the tape of the game and analyse every single tackle on Robbie Savage and then ask Sam the Slug for a copy of his team talk.

Such a clear instruction to his players gives SA no mandate to comment any further. His tactics, and his tactics alone, caused the match to degenerate and he must take the sole blame - Rovers have proved we're beyond all that now.

I still think Savage is an idiot by the way (before I get accused of being inconsistent) but to his credit he managed to minimise the play acting on Saturday - if he can maintain that dignity and keep bouncing up from the 50-50 challenges we [at last] have a really useful player.

[thenodrog]

I still think Savage is an idiot by the way (before I get accused of being inconsistent) but to his credit he managed to minimise the play acting on Saturday - if he can maintain that dignity and keep bouncing up from the 50-50 challenges we [at last] have a really useful player.

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Praise indeed Tris. I think I detect a change of heart, albeit somewhat grudging, in your opinion of Savage.

[Tris]

Praise indeed Tris.  I think I detect a change of heart, albeit somewhat grudging, in your opinion of Savage.

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Not at all Gordon. The only change was in Savage's behaviour.

Where before he would clutch his face in agony and writhe upon the grass like a stranded eel ....... suddenly he bounced back into action with a nod and a wink at his aggressor.

Is he approaching a ban or anything? Is there a risk he could've missed a big match with another yellow? Honestly I don't know the answer (and I don't care) ... but Savage played a new game on Saturday.

[Manchester Blue]

I'm sure he would have missed the Man U game with another booking. Agreee that it was so refreshing to see him play well and concentrate on the football ignoring the provocation.

[stuwilky]

I'm sure he would have missed the Man U game with another booking.  Agreee that it was so refreshing to see him play well and concentrate on the football ignoring the provocation.

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If he was booked on Saturday wouldnt he have missed Newcastle? Or is he due for a 2 match suspension for accumulation?

I cant remember how it works after 5!

[Hughesy]

He would of recieved a 2 game ban for 10 yellows i think.

Therefore missing United away

[Ricky]

He would have received a 2 match ban. Unfortunately he will still receive a 2 match ban if he gets booked again this season (I think) so we will definately have to do without his services for a couple of games soon.

[Hughesy]

Thats for sure - he will probably also reach 15 yellow cards by the end of the season

[Manchester Blue]

If he was booked on Saturday wouldnt he have missed Newcastle?  Or is he due for a 2 match suspension for accumulation?

I cant remember how it works after 5!

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A booking suspension kicks in after 7 days I believe. Hence why Bellamy misses Newcastle and not Bolton.

[Gav]

Not at all Gordon.  The only change was in Savage's behaviour.

Where before he would clutch his face in agony and writhe upon the grass like a stranded eel ....... suddenly he bounced back into action with a nod and a wink at his aggressor.

Is he approaching a ban or anything?  Is there a risk he could've missed a big match with another yellow?  Honestly I don't know the answer (and I don't care) ... but Savage played a new game on Saturday.

375813[/snapback]

What do you know about football? get back on subject Tris FFS

[Flopsy]

Has someone half inched your new shelf Gav?

[Gav]

Has someone half inched your new shelf Gav?

375923[/snapback]

Can't believe you've brought that up!