4 Bohs fans jailed in Derry

[Ronnie]

So now that we can identify some of these muppets, I assume Bohs will have them barred from Dalymount and will provide every other club with stewards for away games to ensure they don't get entry to away matches either?

[dcfcsteve]

Why would hte go into a nationalist or replublican pub shouting "sectarian slogans" though?! I am guessing they wouldn't. They had to have an idea of the pub they were going too....or looking for, that though doesn't mean local collusion.

See my explanation above POS.

Even Stevie Wonder would be able to tell the Fountain was a Protestant area.

It's a fairly safe bet that a pub in a protestant area - particularly one next to the Protestant cathedral and within sight of painted kerb-stones/murals - is likely to have a protestant clientele.

Reagrdless - I don't know Belfast particularly well, but I'd still know that places like Sandy Row (on edge of University area) or Tigers Bay were protestant enclaves. I didn't require 'collusion' to know that.

[cheifo]

Less use of the word "Proddy" please.

Exactly MM

[ghBohs]

Why would hte go into a nationalist or replublican pub shouting "sectarian slogans" though?! I am guessing they wouldn't. They had to have an idea of the pub they were going too....or looking for, that though doesn't mean local collusion.

Collusion is a very strong word. For what it's worth, the story doing the rounds is that they were drinking with local heads who were more than happy to point the coked up morons in the direction of the bar in question. Of the 30 or so involved in the incident, only the stupidest 4 went down.

I neither know nor care if this is true by the way. They did the crime, let them do the time.

[bohsmug]

Steve, I am still not sure, if these lads or some of them are thick like has been pointed out earlier that they would be able differentiate between pubs. I am not suggesting collusion, but they must have found out somehow....

It's probably the thick ones that were caught.

I was at the game and Bohs fans were brilliant (as has been discussed on a Derry forum). It was so disheartening to hear about this yesterday and while I expect most EL fans know the difference between the club, it's fans and these people I know non football fans will see this as what Bohs fans do.

[Magicme]

RT please refrain from using "P-rod" and such like. Cop yourself on. Things like this can be discussed without name calling.

[dcfcsteve]

So if we see an area that is fenced off it is a P-rod area up the north ?

If you're in a nationalist area of the north and you see an area fenced-in with a Union flag flying, red white n' blue kerbstones, and Unionist murals - no wait, your right. I can't see how anyone might think that was a Protestant area....

Good to see your idiocy knows no bounds in terms of the topics it is willing to reveal itself in.

Please stop the whole 'Prod'/'Proddy sh!t as well.

[dahamsta]

One more case of sectarianism in this thread will result in suspension and/or bannings.

[dcfcsteve]

I would hve thought Steve the Clue may have been on the wall where it said you are now entering Loyalist Sandy Row

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Sandyrowb.jpg

Sorry Steve you have just been Merked !

1) That mural is not situated where you walk/look down from the University (i.e. where someone would 'stumble' upon Sandy Row coming form a city centre/neutral direction).

2) The Fountain has a very similar mural on the left as you walk under the arch beside the Cathedral : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:L...Kaihsu_Tai.JPG

That picture also shows you the painted kerbstones the Bohs muppets would've had sight of from the pub they attacked. Still can't work out how they realised it was a protestant area, slow kid....?

Not that I know or care what being Merked is, but I suspect I've just done it to you. And I went large for an extra 30p.

So not for the first time - I really think you should stop digging.....

[gspain]

If you drive from Dublin to Derry you pass through towns such as New Buildings and Sion Mills. The red white and blue paving stones and the union flags do give a slight hint as to the political leanings of the locals. ditto for green, white and gold paving stones and tricolours.

However I'm still inclined to believe there was a tipoff because those 4 muppets are probably to thick to figure out anything for themselves.

[dcfcsteve]

If are arguments were being heard in a court of law, your case would have been thrown out as it would have been built solely on presumption. Rumbled and Merked on the same day, your having a mare Steve

And any statement from you would've been ruled out and struck off on the grounds of mental deficiency or clear insanity......

Give it a rest RT - you're doing your award winning impression of 'Drowning man clawing at steep river bank' again...

[dcfcsteve]

ditto for green, white and gold paving stones and tricolours.

Green, white and gold !?!

I expect better from you Gary.....

[sonofstan]

The Bohemian board have finally issued a statement. The second last para is a doozy

Statement from Bohemian Football Club
The Board of the Bohemian Football Club condemns unreservedly the actions of the individuals charged and convicted of criminal offences in Derry. The Board welcomes the sentences of the court in these cases. They send a clear signal to those intent on causing trouble.
In recent years Bohemian FC has invested significant resources in a bid to permanently remove a small minority of troublemakers. During this period almost 20 people have been banned permanently from Dalymount Park. We have recently introduced measures aimed at ensuring in as far as possible that these known troublemakers do not gain access to away grounds

Some of the individuals involved in the Derry incident are among those who are banned from Dalymount Park and similar life bans will issue to others identified during court proceedings in Derry

Bohemian Football Club wishes to make it clear that those involved travelled independently and were not part of the group of some 300 supporters who travelled on the 6 coaches the club organised for the official trip. The arrangements to put that initiative in place were facilitated with the sporting assistance of Derry City Football Club. In all some 600 genuine supporters travelled, mixed freely with Derry City fans prior to the game without a hint of trouble and supported our team superbly

Club President Gerry Cuffe said “we are sure we speak for these supporters and all genuine fans and reflect the deep sense of anger felt within the club by condemning totally this mindless minority”

Violent behaviour is an increasing problem within society in general and sporting clubs, including the Bohemian Football Club, are not immune to this trend. The assumed attachment to our club and other bodies and events as a flag of convenience to mask reprehensible activities indicates the mindset society is dealing with in these instances.

The Bohemian Football club is a club wholly owned by its members and dedicated to sport and to being part of a community – an involvement that stretches back almost 120 years. It exists for its members and genuine fans who, as a significant body of responsible citizens, will do all in our power to assist the authorities to stamp out the type of behaviour witnessed in Derry.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 11 October 2007 )

[dcfcsteve]

a flag of convenience

There's a few literal BSC versions of those on display at every home game in Dalymount that need to be banned and/or confiscated from now on.

I bet the club does no such thing though.....

[Theskinloyal]

Yeah didn't the board make an official effort to try to get back some BSC flag or banner that was stolen a few years back?

And that 'BSC: Perverts of Society' banner has been on display nearly all season.

[sonofstan]

There's a few literal BSC versions of those on display at every home game in Dalymount that need to be banned and/or confiscated from now on.

I bet the club does no such thing though.....

A board member - Denis Meagher - said last night on FM 104 that BSC flags were banned from now on- which prompted the obvious question from Adrian Kennedy as to why they weren't banned already.

[dcfcsteve]

A board member - Denis Meagher - said last night on FM 104 that BSC flags were banned from now on- which prompted the obvious question from Adrian Kennedy as to why they wern't banned already.

Good news from the Bohs Board so.

What was his response to the obvious question ?

[sonofstan]

Good news from the Bohs Board so.

What was his response to the obvious question ?

Didn't hear it, sorry - my daughter was listening to it and reported it to me; I couldn't bear to.

[Dodge]

LOL at this being society's fault.

[btid1]

LOL at this being society's fault.

I dont think they were intimating that it was the fault of society but rather it was a reflection of society at large and not a specific football issue which I think that anyone who goes out on a Saturday night in Dublin could agree with.