[Albion] Stabbings

[SAC]

Although we knew it could happen, it's such a shame that you can't attend a football match without the possibility of this sort of thing happening. Hope the OP makes it to the game and not too much was stolen from him.

 

[Weststander]

They’re cowardly scum.

Get better soon Jack.

 

[Swimboy64]

Maybe worth letting the club (Darren Balkham) know.

What’s he gonna do

 

[Justice]

When the crash helmeted ultras go into the bars look around the place and don’t do anything they are spotting you out for later pickings. What can you do call a cab and get straight in it.

 

[Stumpy Tim]

What’s he gonna do

Ever seen the Equaliser?

 

[pb21]

English fans stabbed and robbed in Via Cavour in Rome

Local news

"Six or perhaps seven people, with distorted faces, attacked them, wounding them in the legs with light stab wounds to rob them of their pouches containing documents and wallets."

Should be easy to find...

 

[trueblue]

Bunch of c*****. Hope you're ok, make it to the game and we get a result that makes the whole trip worthwhile. All the best.

 

[BBassic]

Every time a visiting supporter is stabbed Roma’s next home European game should be changed to away. This would work well in the knockout stages (i.e. if Roma get through to the next round then they’d face two away games). For the group stages it would cause an issue that the next visiting team’s fans who would have already booked travel. Perhaps Roma could pay the bill for refunds.

The answer is to just ban them permanently from European competition.

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

Every time a visiting supporter is stabbed Roma’s next home European game should be changed to away. This would work well in the knockout stages (i.e. if Roma get through to the next round then they’d face two away games). For the group stages it would cause an issue that the next visiting team’s fans who would have already booked travel. Perhaps Roma could pay the bill for refunds.

"Naughty romans. One stab means an extra away game for you. But you must PROMISE that you won't be stabbing at that away game otherwise we shall be very cross indeed"

 

[brighton_dave]

Fing hell that's bloody awful. Hope you get patched up and get to see the game.

 

[Carlos BC]

Sorry to hear that Jack, hope you recover and get to the game OK.
Cowardly fuckers, makes me so angry, I imagine they would wet themselves if they got a punch in the face.
And later on we will all be herded like cattle, have ID checked several times so we can sit in the ground and have fireworks, coins and all manner of other shit lobbed at us. Whilst they just stroll on and then come to the Amex and be treated nicely. Does feel like a piss take.
Despite all this I am looking forward to tje game!
We were going to walk up and then back after but may get the buses for the return journey. A pain as we are nearer the ground then the drop off point and on a 07.00 flight tomorrow but not as bad as a literal pain in the arse.
Take care Jack!

 

[martin tyler]

Hope you’re ok Jack and you make it there. Everyone be careful especially after the game tonight try not get caught in really small groups or alone anywhere. Stick together be vigilant

 

[Milano]

Every time a visiting supporter is stabbed Roma’s next home European game should be changed to away. This would work well in the knockout stages (i.e. if Roma get through to the next round then they’d face two away games). For the group stages it would cause an issue that the next visiting team’s fans who would have already booked travel. Perhaps Roma could pay the bill for refunds.

The club will claim it is criminals and not Roma fans. If it doesn't happen at the ground then it's difficult for UEFA.

This is not a 'European' problem as I keep reading in this thread, it is an ITALIAN problem. I've never heard of this happening in Germany, Holland or France for instance.

Get well soon Jack.

The concern is that a few of ours will be looking for Roma fans in Brighton next week now. Please don't, as UEFA would of course take a completely different view of this if it were the other way around.

 

[heathgate]

Well yes, but we have to admit that England was at the forefront of the cult of football related violence. As it has diminished in England it's been taken-up enthusiastically on the continent and sadly its innocent fans like Jack who are paying the price...

Nice bit of whataboutery........ sheesh

 

[pasty]

Hope you’re ok @jackalbion and get to the game. Bastards

 

[Sue1983]

So sorry to hear this @jackalbion I hope you manage to see the game tonight.

Stay safe everyone.

 

[GJN1]

Me and my son had a lovely chat with Jack as we were shepherded into that car park ahead of being taken to the AEK away game. Lovely chap and my best wishes go to him for a speedy recovery and a safe return.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

The club will claim it is criminals and not Roma fans. If it doesn't happen at the ground then it's difficult for UEFA.

This is not a 'European' problem as I keep reading in this thread, it is an ITALIAN problem. I've never heard of this happening in Germany, Holland or France for instance.

Get well soon Jack.

The concern is that a few of ours will be looking for Roma fans in Brighton next week now. Please don't, as UEFA would of course take a completely different view of this if it were the other way around.

It's obviously football related.

The club and football authorities can't just wash their hands with this.

 

[POSKETT AT THE VALLEY]

Let’s hope any victims of this scum make a quick recovery. I do think there is some rose tainted vision with some of the comments, given knife crime in the UK is at an all time high. Would be interesting to know the stats for the Brighton area in 2023.

 

[Milano]

It's obviously football related.

The club and football authorities can't just wash their hands with this.

How is it 'obviously'? Sadly tourists get pickpocketed and mugged all the time in Rome. It's just more obvious and more likely if a large crowd of football fans are in town.
I agree with you but no chance could UEFA PROVE this is football related. Roma would argue it was miles from their ground and on a non-match day.