It seems there's two things going on here. There was what the police believe to be a pre-organised ruck between Millwall and West Ham 'Ultras' outside the ground. The tensions from this then lead to the pitch invasions during the match itself, which was pretty much only West Ham fans coming on.
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Originally posted by Flabio View PostIt seems there's two things going on here. There was what the police believe to be a pre-organised ruck between Millwall and West Ham 'Ultras' outside the ground. The tensions from this then lead to the pitch invasions during the match itself, which was pretty much only West Ham fans coming on.
Secondly, tickets for the match were on general release for the West Ham ends. Anyone, intent on causing trouble could get in. I wouldn't be surprised if the odd Millwall fan ended up in the home ends. Why didn't they limit tickets to season ticket holders and members? Any game at the Den involving teams which Millwall have had a bit of trouble with in the past e.g. Leeds are only available to season ticket holders and members.
Finally, there should have been more police.
But, to be honest even if you had done the above there still would have been trouble. It just might have been better contained.
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4 Barnsley fans and 4 Man U fans arrested at the game. Apparently some fans (it's not clear whose) broke into one of the food stands and trashed it, stole the money etc...
And 2 more fans were arrested later for jumping onto a railway line to try and stop a train leaving.
It's the bloody Carling cup FFS. Ban the lot of em for life.
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