Got ejected at 19.37 and looking at a two year ban.

[pishhead]

I've never been searched at the Amex, even with bags from the club shop.
The treatment of the OP seems a bit OTT though. Stewards on a power trip as usual, by the sounds of it. Nothing new there.

No I would suggest that the OP has been a pain in the arse in the past and has made a rod for his own back.

 

[Steve.S]

Sexist comment would be the reason for the ban

 

[Gazwag]

Second time a female steward has a fan banned, about time female stewards were kicked out of football, awful people.

 

[Psychobilly freakout]

3 pies before kick-off? That's outrageous.

No thats alcohol

 

[Deanbha]

Female steward on a power trip. Stupid bint.

 

[Bigbelly]

Oh i think i passed you before going in..was that just before kickoff?..hows ya dad?

That was me, Black coat. He's well thank you, shame he can't attend games anymore as I'm his carer for football home games.

 

[Stat Brother]

You mean, you don't try and pick a pointless fight with stewards? What an odd suggestion.

No offence pal, it sounds from your telling of the story that they've been heavy handed. I wonder if there isn't a bit more to it though?

If you could get banned for being a bit of a prat, there probably isn't.

As it stands this might be the case, I wonder if the language changed as It got a bit political

 

[Seagull Stew]

Ah got it. You sexually harassed her.

My thoughts too. Plus where the OP states "It got a bit political about airports and stuff" I think the answer for the "heavyhanded" reaction from stewards might be in there somewhere.

Whatever the reason, I'm guessing a sincere apology for the offence caused, might stand you more of a chance of escaping a ban, than coming on here and complaining about your half of the story!

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

Why did the female steward continue with the search after looking in your bag ? A male steward should have patted you down.

 

[Sergei's Celebration]

Sexist comments. Check.
Awkward and difficult. Check
Request to see season ticket denied. Check.
Request to see valid ID denied. Check.
Arguing with club / security. Check.

Nope can't see why they would ask you to leave.

 

[Hyperion]

Seriuosly though, so f***ing what that they check your bag. So what at what degree they do it. Just let them get on with it and and enjoy yourself. I always have my bag checked but i could not give a toss. There is nothing on there for anyone to harm people so, it's a few seconds, get the all clear, and stroll in to the stadium. Why have a spaz about it

 

[JamesAndTheGiantHead]

Isn't the problem that you effectively offered her a rub of your cock, rather than mentioning these 'Muslim pants bombers'?

 

[Smirko]

Little sympathy, bite your tongue, suck it up and let them do their job. 2 year ban should be appealed though.

 

[Bigbelly]

Would have been a lot less hassle just to let them search your bag wouldn't it.

Why just search the bag? How many have big jackets on which you could hide anything inside. It's like, oh look, he/she has a bag so might be a bloody great bomb or fireworks/flares in it, we're onto something here even thou they are missing the target completely.

 

[Guinness Boy]

Every mid week evening kick off I have to take a rucksack with my laptop in to the ground because I work on three different sites. It has always been searched. What I do is let them search it, exchange a mutual "cheers" then go up and get a beer before kick off.

 

[sparkie]

That's ridiculous - a 2 year ban?

Clearly your backchat went down badly, and it seems was unwise, but 2 years!!!!

Totally insane over reaction from the stewards.

 

[HastingsSeagull]

Sounds like they completely over blown it BUT you mention a lot of beers, and do come across as a bit of well............... why not let them look and shut up or make just one comment. Sounds like you made your point (fair enough) but then said similar again and again and took it too far. Mixed with a few drinks (doesn't have to be loads) it could have come across even a little bit different than you meant it.

Maybe a sort of apology where you say you stand by your points but feel you probably made them in a poor way at a poor time could help, and in a relaxed manner point out the double standard in terms of away fans BUT in a short and to the point way, when sober.

Good luck

 

[Woodchip]

And the moral of the story here kids is don't act like a prick when stewards ask to check your bag.

 

[The Merry Prankster]

No-one likes a smartarse.

 

[empire]

ban him from away games aswell