oneillco
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- Feb 13, 2013
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There is no shadow of doubt that there are a couple of hundred from each club who are up for a scrap. Remembering the 70s and 80s it's not just the fighting that's the problem, but the alarm that pockets of trouble causes amongst regular punters which can cause surges and crushing. So, the club and the Police have to keep it segregated and contained.I seem to remember that both sets of fans were let out at the same time after matches at the Withdean with no trouble (that I saw or was aware of). Yes, this fixture does seems to bring out idiots on both sides but I suspect that take away any segregation and there would be little if any trouble.
The main problem is the trains, there is enough friction between Albion fans waiting impatiently without adding 3000 Palace into the mix. Keep Palace in the ground until their train. Invoice them if there is any damage caused.