By that logic there should never be any policing, on streets, at events or where ever. Im sure clubs would be quite happy to open the gates and not have to pay for policing or stewarding but they have to due to the tiny minority who cant behave. Just imagine the outrage if Shels fans encountered a single Dundalk scumbag who injured shels fans in the few thousand leaving the ground - there would be more than just yerself thinking of not returning. I myself prefer to see competent stewarding and policing at any event and would be encouraged to return then.
I agree it doesnt make a whole lot of sense for fans mixing heading to the ground except that maybe there hasnt been a match incident to get people riled up. No matter where a game is on there is always going to be a point where fans have to mix as segregation is impractical eg pubs away from the ground or the Dart on the way to Landsdowne. Whatever about the wife and the cinema, i'd say never take a girlfriend to see a film you actually want to watch.....
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