Family fun my arse: Rovers Scumbags

**tiktok** · 03/10/2005, 10:04 AM

Derek, no-one should have to put up with that.
At the very least, putyour complaints in writing and send it to Rovers, and as Gareth suggested, follow up with a phone call.

If complaints about these type of actions help Rovers ro Rid themselves of these (apparently known) idiots, then while it might not offer consolation to you, at least no other father and son will have to go through what you experienced.

**pete** · 03/10/2005, 10:18 AM

Unfortunately some people think that just because they at a football game they are allowed shout abuse at people. Would they do the same to someone on the street?

Its easy to say make complaint to the club but going to be hard for them to do anything. Did others hear the abuse? Did they do anything?

**Poor Student** · 03/10/2005, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by Bravo

A mate of mine was sitting close to you and he knew exactly who they were & so does almost everybody who goes to the Showground�s, they were arrested & kicked out of the game in Kilkenny (same gang of Wnakers different individuals) a few weeks ago.
In fairness to the Rovers Management they are trying to deal with them we were on our way into the ground & they had one of them stopped outside & now they have him Barred (No Consultation to you).
These are the worst type of simpletons you could have the torture of listening to, Paralysed from the shouldersn up, Brain Dead.
They have shamed us at every game I have seen them at this season.
My Mate will be writing a letter of complaint but I suggest you do so to (It will add weight to it).
Did someone break the Drum Sticks as well? I heard something about that don�t know if there is any truth in it.

Sounds like it was worth your while posting here Derek. As they've all said, particularly in light of this, you should persue the matter and hopefully some good will come of it. I hope it wasn't too traumatising for your son.

**EnDai** · 03/10/2005, 11:21 AM

The best thing you can do is do as suggested and write a letter and call up. The only thing is try not to rant too hard in it or it'll be overlooked.

If nothing else, it will give more reason for Sligo to ban those scumbags, as they are seemingly aware of who they are. And that in itself is a good reason to do so, as hopefully it will prevent future targets from enduring such disgusting actions.

I hope your son's cheered up, and don't tell your wife alright

It might well be your last game too then if she had her way!

**fbtn** · 03/10/2005, 11:30 AM

Sick but not surprising.

I've seen numerous incidents with Sligo fans in both the Showgrounds and Finn Park. A 14 year old getting his nose broke outside the Showgrounds, being threatened loads of times there, our bus being stoned, a mate of mine getting a smack in Finn Park which led to 'ruck' behind the nets. etc etc etc. And these aren't kids. Even though Derry are our big rivals, there is always far more potential for bother when we play Sligo.

I met a Sligo director two years ago and he was telling me that they have been trying to get rid of this element for a good few years. Obviously they are still about. A small percentage of scum let down all the good, passionate supporters in the town.

I can understand your anger Derek because if I was subjected to that with my son with me I would go balistic. I would definitely contact the club as I'm sure they know exactly who it was.

Don't let it stop your son from supporting his team anyway mate.

**NY Hoop** · 03/10/2005, 11:36 AM

Derek obviously this shouldnt have happened. Sligo have a minority scum element alright. But why did you feel the need to name the thread the way you did? It should have been sligo scumbags

You wouldnt have had this problem if you werent in the league

KOH

**Rory H** · 03/10/2005, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by NY Hoop

Derek obviously this shouldnt have happened. Sligo have a minority scum element alright. But why did you feel the need to name the thread the way you did? It should have been sligo scumbags

You wouldnt have had this problem if you werent in the league

KOH

ya ye have never been labelled scumbags before....

**Derek** · 03/10/2005, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by NY Hoop

Derek obviously this shouldnt have happened. Sligo have a minority scum element alright. But why did you feel the need to name the thread the way you did? It should have been sligo scumbags

Firstly; I named it eh way I did to get as many reads as possible, and after all Sligo are also called Rovers so I am entitled to use the words "Rovers Scumbags"

Originally Posted by NY Hoop

You wouldnt have had this problem if you werent in the league

KOH

Secondly; Are you on some sort of drugs?

What the fcuk has that comment got to do with such a serious issue? If you can't keep it serious please don't post as this is not a laughing matter.

**roversforever** · 03/10/2005, 12:02 PM

please report it to the club.we want these people out as much as you do.

**Rory H** · 03/10/2005, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by Derek

SLigo Rovers 1:1 Dublin City

I figuered two pints would be ok as it would be three hours and a big mac before I drove home....

, I had the usual comments of "You fat b@stard" ..you took that very lightheartadly...well done

. Too be honest if I wasn't in such a good mood and most importantly trying to show the nipper a good example I would have kicked the sh!te out of the people who slung the offensive . Even as I write this thread I am so annoyed with this situation that I would like to go back down to the Sligo sh!t hole and knock the balloxs out of the pr!cks who used this kind of cr@p to stop us singing. .
Derek.

drink-driving is drink-driving...no matter how many big macs you have

you would have taken them all wouldnt you

**Rory H** · 03/10/2005, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by fbtn

Sick but not surprising.
Sligo.

I met a Sligo director two years ago and he was telling me that they have been trying to get rid of this element for a good few years. Obviously they are still about. A small percentage of scum let down all the good, passionate supporters in the town.
.

they werent there last season....they have only come back ever since we got a bit of success

**The Stars** · 03/10/2005, 12:34 PM

There is a scum element at the Showgrounds but I can assure you it is limited to 5-10 gobsh!tes.
You should send a letter of complaint to Rovers,they know about these few guys but need something on them to ban them from the ground.
On behalf of Sligo Rovers REAL supporters...sorry derek

**Bravo** · 03/10/2005, 12:54 PM

[QUOTE=fbtn]Sick but not surprising.

I've seen numerous incidents with Sligo fans in both the Showgrounds and Finn Park. A 14 year old getting his nose broke outside the Showgrounds, being threatened loads of times there, our bus being stoned, a mate of mine getting a smack in Finn Park which led to 'ruck' behind the nets. etc etc etc. And these aren't kids. Even though Derry are our big rivals, there is always far more potential for bother when we play Sligo.

For years we would have classed Shams as our rivals & to this day still do, however this element seem to target Harps probably because We would have seen more of Harps than Shams in recent years.
We were in Finn Park a few years ago & they were walking in front of us & 2 got separated from their group (not realising this) they started abusing Harps fans two Donegal men approached them and one laid in to one of them, Punched him in the face knocked him to the ground & gave him a few boots on the ground, the Harps Fan was at least 65 if he was a day, it was the funniest thing I had seen in a while all the people around it were in convulsions. Maybe it�s out of embarrassment that they pick on yee?
It is rumoured that the committee only opened the Shed (which was supposed to have been condemned) because they wanted to get rid of this element out of the main stand, If this is the case then they need to face up to there responsibilities & deal with this issue & stop running from it obviously its out of hand for way to long now, I know I said in one earlier post about them stopping your man on Saturday night obviously to little to late!

**NY Hoop** · 03/10/2005, 1:00 PM

Originally Posted by Derek

Firstly; I named it eh way I did to get as many reads as possible, and after all Sligo are also called Rovers so I am entitled to use the words "Rovers Scumbags"

You still should have had sligo scumbags. It still would have got "reads".

Secondly; Are you on some sort of drugs?

What the fcuk has that comment got to do with such a serious issue? If you can't keep it serious please don't post as this is not a laughing matter.

Secondly get a sense of humour will you pal?

If you didnt like the abuse why didnt you move away? Drink driving is not a laughing matter either........

KOH

**Redzer** · 03/10/2005, 1:06 PM

Derek, Sligo Rovers has like every other club in the league, an element of supporters who attend the games just to do exactly to away fans, what was done to you. There’s no point crying crocodile tears, and saying we don’t have the likes of that. Every club has a hooligan element, which disgrace the name of honest supporters.
In fairness, the club has banned a number of supporters recently because of their hooligan actions. The only way these people can be dealt with is to report them immediately to the stewards or officials of the offending club.
There were a number of stewards in that stand on the night, also I saw the Events Controller for long periods over there. The FAI had an official also there to monitor the situation. (I don’t know his name, but he’s from St Pat’s.) Now surely, you could have spoken to someone, and made a complaint.
Going down to beat the ****e out of a few morons would set a good example to your son. wouldn’t it?
If yourself, or anyone else that has been abused, and you do not inform the club, then their hands are tied.
I apologise to you and your son on behalf of all true Sligo Rovers supporters. But you have a reasonability to report these things when they happen. It’s the only way it can be stamped out.