They were just a third warring party in those days. Two sets of fans who wanted to break the law, a third group on great overtime rates who had an opportunity to 'have a bit' whilst secure in the knowledge that their mates would 'back them up'. Plod only ever lost out when the two sets of fans...
In an obvious attempt to sweep the issue under the carpet, Sussex Police have said that they 'will be making no further comment'. Well that may be how they would like things to end, but I would suggest that when the Football Supporters Federation take them to task over this (which they...
Suusex Police have just scored a mahoosive own goal with this.
They have to bring in horses and dogs from other forces 'cos they don't have any, ship in large numbers of extra officers from other forces (this is Albion v Palace, not a Glasgow derby), march Palace through the city centre past...