Dundalk fans

**Terry-Lander** · 18/03/2009, 2:23 PM

Originally Posted by gufct

Dundalk like ourselves dont have official buses. Nothing to stop any bunch of fans hiring a bus in any law I know of.

Which is why every supporter has a responsibility to identify the scum that attaches itself to their club and inform the relevant personnell at both home and away games.

**gufct** · 18/03/2009, 2:43 PM

Exactly supporters are condoning the actions of hooligans by their silence.Its what is totally wrong with this country and its the Bullies and their cowardly followers who end up ruining it for the genuine fans.

**passerrby** · 18/03/2009, 3:02 PM

Originally Posted by WoodquayBoy

It ewould solve the problem of United fans being attacked by them at the game in July. Why can't you ban them? Or at least ban them until Dundalk FC confirms to United that it has identified the people involved, and banned them from Oriel Park, from travelling on official supporters buses, and provides United with photos fo them. Until then, why can't you ban them??

you cant ban a club from attending your home games and your club would be told that if you are not capable of dealing with your security requirements inside the ground then you will not get a licence.

**sadloserkid** · 18/03/2009, 3:37 PM

Originally Posted by White Horse

If these people hadn't tickets, I doubt they would have travelled from coast to coast.

What measures do Galway Utd take to make sure that the people they sell tickets to are not liable to cause trouble.

This was a sporting event organised by Galway Utd. The revenue and profits arising from the sale of tickets go to Galway Utd.

It is their responsibility.

However, if these were tickets supplied by Galway Utd to Dundalk FC for dispersal among their fans, then the responsibility resides solely with Dundalk FC.

Now it'd be fairly well established that I'm no big fan of Galway United but this must be one of the most baseless, ludicrous comments I've ever read. Even ignoring the obvious fact that GUFC can not in any way be held responsible for what happens away from Terryland Park if those who caused trouble are from Dundalk and at the game to support Dundalk then Dundalk have a responsibility to sort out the problem.

There's almost definitely people posting here who could name and shame those involved if they wanted to (not here online I stress but to their club and/or the cops) but people just don't want to get involved.

Dundalk fans are certainly not alone in putting their heads in the sand at times like this but blaming the victimised supporters club is a new slant to take for sure.

**WoodquayBoy** · 18/03/2009, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by passerrby

you cant ban a club from attending your home games and your club would be told that if you are not capable of dealing with your security requirements inside the ground then you will not get a licence.

Excuse me but surely every club has the right to refuse admission to anyone, no? Galway United has a duty to its own fans first and foremost, and if that means banning Dundalk fans in order to execute that duty of care, then so be it

**passerrby** · 18/03/2009, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by WoodquayBoy

Excuse me but surely every club has the right to refuse admission to anyone, no? Galway United has a duty to its own fans first and foremost, and if that means banning Dundalk fans in order to execute that duty of care, then so be it

yes to any indivual or group but not to an entire club.in order to get your premiership licence you have to prove you can deal with, segregate and steward visiting fans ,good and bad. thats part of been a league of ireland club and if you cannot provide a safe enviroment for players spectators and staff then they will/should revoke your licence.
I think longford made this case a couple of seasons ago about the rovers.

**RonnieB** · 18/03/2009, 11:37 PM

Im sorry for those who were kicked about the place but for the love of god get over it... I can think of worse things off hand in eyre square over the years.

**political_rebel** · 19/03/2009, 12:38 AM

Violence at LOI games, or should I say outside LOI staidums on match night will always be a problem...

Last season I emailed every club in the Premier Division asking them what they are doing to weed out the 'schooligan' element at their club...I emailed the vast majority of official and unofficial supporters clubs asking them would they be interested in putting out a joint statement condemnin the actions of a minority at legaue games and stressing that these people do not represent LOI fans in general...

Bray were the only club to respond and Derry supporters club were the only supporters group to respond positively...

Galway supporters refused to support any joint statement statin that as they had no trouble at games it was not their concern...kinda ironic...

I even met with the FAI chief of security about what the FAI were doin to help eradicate this growin problem...

As for CCFC supporters who behave badly...simple, they get banned from home games and will be pointed out to away stewards if they travel...CCFC does not and will not tolerate people givin our club a bad name...

Already this season CCFC have issued 4 verbal warnings to people about their future behaviour at home and away games and if they step out of line once more then they are banned...no apologies either...

**Dunny** · 19/03/2009, 1:35 AM

Lock this already ffs!

**Mr Maroon** · 19/03/2009, 12:54 PM

Dundalk Democrat
Dundalk FC could be reprimanded for action of "fans"

Published Date: 18 March 2009
By Gary McLaughlin
Only two games back into the Eircom League of Ireland Premier Division and Dundalk FC could be reprimanded for the actions of their 'supporters.'
Galway United CEO Nick Leeson is adamant that the Connacht club will make an official complaint to the League of Ireland after three of their supporters were beaten to a bloody pulp by a gang of 15 Dundalk supporters.

Following the incident, Dundalk CEO Mr Gerry Matthews admitted he was extremely "disappointed" in the actions of the fans whilst Galway United CEO Nick Leeson said: "It should not have happened."

Mr. Leeson added: "We, the club will be making a complaint to the league and we are hoping that Dundalk FC will take appropriate action towards these individuals, as they should

Full story in this week's Dundalk Democrat including full length match report of Galway United v Dundalk FC from Terryland Park

http://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/dundalknews/...nded.5085159.jp

**sadloserkid** · 19/03/2009, 3:14 PM

Originally Posted by Dunny

Lock this already ffs!

Genuinely wondering why?

**WoodquayBoy** · 19/03/2009, 4:18 PM

Is it not obvious??

**Mr A** · 19/03/2009, 4:51 PM

Because there'll probably be a new thread tomorrow night anyway.....

**SMorgan** · 19/03/2009, 5:32 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Maroon

Dundalk Democrat
Dundalk FC could be reprimanded for action of "fans"

Published Date: 18 March 2009
By Gary McLaughlin
Only two games back into the Eircom League of Ireland Premier Division and Dundalk FC could be reprimanded for the actions of their 'supporters.'
Galway United CEO Nick Leeson is adamant that the Connacht club will make an official complaint to the League of Ireland after three of their supporters were beaten to a bloody pulp by a gang of 15 Dundalk supporters.

Following the incident, Dundalk CEO Mr Gerry Matthews admitted he was extremely "disappointed" in the actions of the fans whilst Galway United CEO Nick Leeson said: "It should not have happened."

Mr. Leeson added: "We, the club will be making a complaint to the league and we are hoping that Dundalk FC will take appropriate action towards these individuals, as they should

Full story in this week's Dundalk Democrat including full length match report of Galway United v Dundalk FC from Terryland Park

http://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/dundal...ded.5085159.jp

Just shows how low the thugs are when Leeson is looking down at them.

**sligoman** · 19/03/2009, 5:34 PM

Didn't this happen outside the ground? If so, there's feck all Leeson can do as it's nothing to do with the league. It's a gardai matter.

**Mr Maroon** · 19/03/2009, 5:43 PM

Originally Posted by sligoman

Didn't this happen outside the ground? If so, there's feck all Leeson can do as it's nothing to do with the league. It's a gardai matter.

Yes, it happened outside the ground.

**Neish** · 19/03/2009, 5:46 PM

Originally Posted by political_rebel

Violence at LOI games, or should I say outside LOI staidums on match night will always be a problem...

Last season I emailed every club in the Premier Division asking them what they are doing to weed out the 'schooligan' element at their club...I emailed the vast majority of official and unofficial supporters clubs asking them would they be interested in putting out a joint statement condemnin the actions of a minority at legaue games and stressing that these people do not represent LOI fans in general...

Bray were the only club to respond and Derry supporters club were the only supporters group to respond positively...

Galway supporters refused to support any joint statement statin that as they had no trouble at games it was not their concern...kinda ironic...

I even met with the FAI chief of security about what the FAI were doin to help eradicate this growin problem...

As for CCFC supporters who behave badly...simple, they get banned from home games and will be pointed out to away stewards if they travel...CCFC does not and will not tolerate people givin our club a bad name...

Already this season CCFC have issued 4 verbal warnings to people about their future behaviour at home and away games and if they step out of line once more then they are banned...no apologies either...

That probably due to the fact most clubs have decent fans

**Dunny** · 19/03/2009, 6:19 PM

Originally Posted by sadloserkid

Genuinely wondering why?

Ok..All that needs to be said has been said, now people are just repeating past comments. It has even come to a point where someone tried to blame GUFC, Leeson is taking his action to the FAI. That's that, no point for this sh!te anymore.

**sadloserkid** · 19/03/2009, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by Dunny

Ok..All that needs to be said has been said, now people are just repeating past comments. It has even come to a point where someone tried to blame GUFC, Leeson is taking his action to the FAI. That's that, no point for this sh!te anymore.

That's fair enough to be honest. This is a discussion forum though you know, as long as people aren't getting abusive with each other, let the thread die in it's own time.