[Albion] Info for AS Roma fans for Thursday

[timbha]

Wtf is Balkham contributing to these decisions?.. he knows the experience of our fans in Rome, he knows the potential for rogue groups of ticket less Italians on top of those with tickets, domestic and those flying in from all points south for a jolly.....

Not sure what Balkham and Albion’s team of stewards actually did in Rome. I didn’t see them at all, esp at the end when there was no information on what to do or where to wait, or indeed how the bus service would operate. A few tannoys with Announcements in English might have relieved the crush.

 

[portlock seagull]

It could be fun both pre and post match at Brighton station with this arrangement in place.

The only sensible thing on these arrangements is that held back after the game, at least for Euro games means the South Stand exits will remain closed for the period that the hold back lasts for, so none of the Palace issues of having to go clockwise to the coach park and park and ride buses from the West stand.

I just hope that before they are allowed out, that the coach park has been cleared and that all (or at least virtually all) of the park and ride and train queues have gone.

I stopped reading after you wrote ‘sensible’, that’s a huge leap of faith to have in the authorities!

 

[Taybha]

I sincerely hope we absolutely smash them and those there really get behind the team,I can't remember wanting to thrash anyone as much as I do this lot,nurse ratchet will probably be waiting to administer my medication but it's not done yet.

 

[portlock seagull]

Not sure what Balkham and Albion’s team of stewards actually did in Rome. I didn’t see them at all, esp at the end when there was no information on what to do or where to wait, or indeed how the bus service would operate. A few tannoys with Announcements in English might have relieved the crush.

They were probably filming, liaising and learning …at our expense, naturally…

 

[Cotton Socks]

Realistically, unless someone leaves before 83 minutes, they’ll still be in the train queue at Falmer thirty minutes after the final whistle.

I don't get the train, but the queue plus Roma added on 30 mins later, won't be a great place to be.

 

[portlock seagull]

Realistically, unless someone leaves before 83 minutes, they’ll still be in the train queue at Falmer thirty minutes after the final whistle.

Which is why there’s always trouble when playing London teams especially. The numb nuts in charge still haven’t worked this out. 13 years and counting…

 

[Coldeanseagull]

Shoes off... seriously? What were they looking for?

Likkle piggies

 

[Weststander]

Shoes off... seriously? What were they looking for?

 

[Cotton Socks]

Roma fans, be aware that you can do anything you like in the UK without fear our authorities and police will take action. They are paralysed by incompetence and the fear of being labelled as discriminatory. Use this to your full advantage. No one will intervene. They’re also totally overrun and demoralised and a bit ‘soft’ by your standards eg no guns, and if you were ever shot by a special arms unit it would be that officers fault not yours and they can expect a lengthy sentence.

You will however be observed by video. Expect this rather than actual intervention. Even so, be aware all footage taken is never actually used, especially if you dress in obligatory black clothing including a mask. You’ll never be identified and so nothing will ever come of it, despite threats of dawn raids and arrests days after using such (useless therefore) ‘evidence’. It’ll never happen. CCTV is much overrated. No one keeps it and it’s always too grainy. Much like used cat litter.

So bring your flares, smoke bombs, stand on seats, chant facist and homophobic songs; fly your inflammatory banners and obviously stab away as you do. All will be tolerated (although you should expect a few tuts). Our public order and safety authorities will be far too busy focused on the threat of smuggled bottle tops and inconveniencing home fans in general to bother with your more confrontational anti social antics. Instead you should receive priority transport (if you don’t, just shove way to front, no one will do anything) Finally, do remember if arriving early and doing some shopping in town pre match, you are not expected to pay in the UK. Just take what you like, no one will stop you as they can’t and also the authorities don’t exist to come and arrest you. If you are ever stopped, claim assault and sue the proprietor. Again, our legal system will find in your favour. You are not expected equally to pay for your defence. That’s on us too.

Enjoy your trip and don’t forget, what’s ours is most definitely yours, aka take the piss and help yourselves! Ciao Bella!

Well that's made me feel so much better!

 

[Weststander]

True unfortunately. Whilst Ajax and Marseille have a nasty element they won't really go for people wearing colours. Maybe the odd incident but by and large it's frowned upon. Ajax got the pissed ripped out them for "attacking" regular fans in the train queue for example. Roma don't seem to care about that too much. I doubt anything will happen however. They can't get away with it over here.

Marseille and Ajax essentially had no beef with our supporters or our club. Without a European football ‘reputation’ or a recent history of violence in general. Whilst Roma cowards are just low life scum who seek ones or twos.

 

[HangletonGull]

This is going to be carnage

 

[Frankie]

What does a Balkham actually do? I keep seeing his/her name on various threads,this far I've gleened that they love a holiday,hide in cupboards,fix washing machines from the inside,and can disappear in a flash at the first sign of any handbags,if he's a U21 left back why hasn't he started a game yet.

 

[HangletonGull]

What does a Balkham actually do? I keep seeing his/her name on various threads,this far I've gleened that they love a holiday,hide in cupboards,fix washing machines from the inside,and can disappear in a flash at the first sign of any handbags,if he's a U21 left back why hasn't he started a game yet.

You got his job description nailed on

 

[LamieRobertson]

From AS Roma website: https://www.asroma.com/it/notizie/7...si-giallorossi-che-si-recheranno-in-trasferta

Key bits:

• Usual meeting point - Kind & Queen
• AS Roma fans can use either local buses or trains to transfer to the Amex
• Alcohol will NOT be served in the ground
• They'll be kept in for a minimum of 30 minutes
• They'll then be escorted to station (apart from those on organised coaches)

I wonder how many flares they'll manage to smuggle in.

Is this a gender identity thing?

 

[Iggle Piggle]

We were searched three times, and it was all very friendly. And the pretty 20 year old security girl had a lovely smile!
We had our ticket scanned once, and showed our ID twice.
We saw nobody asked to remove their shoes! WTF were you wearing!?
Walked briskly onto the first wave of buses and were in our accommodation by 10.20pm. As well organised as you could hope for really.
We were kept in for just 35 minutes after the final whistle. Again - you could scarcely hope for better.

I think you must have somehow rubbed them all up the wrong way!

Your post reminded me that the ticket scanner was utter shite. It turned red for what seemed like an age when the person in front walked in and enforced a ticket wiggle before it read anything when you finally got to it. Probably developed by the Post office lads.

I agree with the rest of your post though. Could have been a lot worse. The coaches also took a direct route back to the Terminal and didn't go via Verona ala Marseille.

 

[Easy 10]

If we're losing at half time, the exodus will be epic. I don't think post-match train queues will be much of an issue in that scenario.

 

[Brian Fantana]

Your post reminded me that the ticket scanner was utter shite. It turned red for what seemed like an age when the person in front walked in and enforced a ticket wiggle before it read anything when you finally got to it. Probably developed by the Post office lads.

I agree with the rest of your post though. Could have been a lot worse. The coaches also took a direct route back to the Terminal and didn't go via Verona ala Marseille.

The ticket scanners were manually controlled by the stewards standing just beyond them doing one of the searches. They were turned off constantly to stop anyone managing to evade being searched.

 

[PascalGroß Tips]

Is this a gender identity thing?

I have no idea what you’re talking about

 

[dazzer6666]

Your post reminded me that the ticket scanner was utter shite. It turned red for what seemed like an age when the person in front walked in and enforced a ticket wiggle before it read anything when you finally got to it. Probably developed by the Post office lads.

I agree with the rest of your post though. Could have been a lot worse. The coaches also took a direct route back to the Terminal and didn't go via Verona ala Marseille.

……or the equivalent of a lap of the M25 to get back to the centre of Athens

 

[raymondo]

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