Seems it's ok for stewards to be aggressive and rude according to bhafc fans

Horses Arse · Mar 22, 2014

Passing the farm shop walking into falmer and asked a steward if he could stop the cars blocking the pavement and was told to f off! Told him I was going to report him and went to take a photo of him for id proposes and had my phone knocked to their floor and damaged. Told him he was going to get sacked for it and got grabbed round the throat and pushed away.

This was seen by a few supporters who's opinion was that as they didn't know if I'd done something to deserve it they would not get involved as a witness to the stewards behavior.

Can't believe some people think it ok for stewards to behave like that. Absolutely no justification.

Billy the Fish · Mar 22, 2014

A great example of why it's best to mind your own business and not moan at people about trivial things!

wellquickwoody · Mar 22, 2014

Stop the cars blocking the pavement? And the steward has jurisdiction over the law since when? He has jurisdiction to stop traffic movement in and out of Falmer village due to operating restrictions/bylaws granted with Falmer planning permission. Your request? He can do nothing I guess..... then you get arsey?

Horses Arse · Mar 22, 2014

wellquickwoody said:
Stop the cars blocking the pavement? And the steward has jurisdiction over the law since when? He has jurisdiction to stop traffic movement in and out of Falmer village due to operating restrictions/bylaws granted with Falmer planning permission. Your request? He can do nothing I guess..... then you get arsey?

Yes, they have that jurisdiction, the club stewards are responsible for those car parks according to the club and are responsible for the cars leaving them.

No. Not arsey at all until he told me to f off. And even then I was really restrained and polite.

I find the responses really interesting to be honest. Seems that people are happy to let things happen as long as it isn't affecting them.

Do you really think it's ok for a steward to behave in that way?

Brightonia · Mar 22, 2014

Don't believe that for a minute! What a load of crap

Horses Arse · Mar 22, 2014

Brightonia said:
Don't believe that for a minute! What a load of crap

I can understand why. All stewards to date that I've had reason to deal with have been fine, really professional. This one was a complete loon though.

clippedgull · Mar 22, 2014

Horses Arse said:
Passing the farm shop walking into falmer and asked a steward if he could stop the cars blocking the pavement and was told to f off! Told him I was going to report him and went to take a photo of him for id proposes and had my phone knocked to their floor and damaged. Told him he was going to get sacked for it and got grabbed round the throat and pushed away.

This was seen by a few supporters who's opinion was that as they didn't know if I'd done something to deserve it they would not get involved as a witness to the stewards behavior.

Can't believe some people think it ok for stewards to behave like that. Absolutely no justification.

Might be worth doing a repeat performance next week if the same steward is there. This time get someone to discreetly film the 'action' then get him sacked. Seems like a right bully.

Also take some pictures of the police vans/cars parked on the pavement in Village Way. It's bandit country down there!

Brightonia · Mar 22, 2014

Why would he openly assault you in broad daylight in front of other supporters?

Horses Arse · Mar 22, 2014

Billy the Fish said:
A great example of why it's best to mind your own business and not moan at people about trivial things!

Reason for speaking to the steward was that there was a near miss there a few weeks back due to.people having to walk in the road when cars were desperately trying to get away.

Still, trivial until someone gets hurt I suppose. Probably best to wait until then before doing anything.

algie · Mar 22, 2014

What a shit thread. Moaning about cars

NorthStandSteward · Mar 22, 2014

Should of noted his jacket number.

British Bulldog · Mar 22, 2014

Horses Arse said:
Passing the farm shop walking into falmer and asked a steward if he could stop the cars blocking the pavement and was told to f off! Told him I was going to report him and went to take a photo of him for id proposes and had my phone knocked to their floor and damaged. Told him he was going to get sacked for it and got grabbed round the throat and pushed away.

This was seen by a few supporters who's opinion was that as they didn't know if I'd done something to deserve it they would not get involved as a witness to the stewards behavior.

Can't believe some people think it ok for stewards to behave like that. Absolutely no justification.

Looks to me like you brought most of it upon yourself.

Horses Arse · Mar 22, 2014

Brightonia said:
Why would he openly assault you in broad daylight in front of other supporters?

Because he was a loon. All very odd. People spoke up when he knocked the phone away and when he grabbed me but then carried on walking when it didn't develop. People seem like they would rather walk by than get involved.

I can understand people on here thinking there must be more to it, I'd be the same. What I can't understand is people not wanting to stand up to something like that when witnessing it first hand.

Horses Arse · Mar 22, 2014

NorthStandSteward said:
Should of noted his jacket number.

I did note the number on his jacket, 681. Have also reported to police and am now doing so to the club. Simply can't have people responsible for others' safety behaving like that.

I'm unhurt but with an attitude like that in a volatile situation there could be a very bad outcome.

Beach Hut · Mar 22, 2014

The stewards are very friendly and helpful in WSU, the man who checked my bag on entry said thank you sir and our Lady Steward in our section is so friendly and polite it is a pleasure.

CorgiRegisteredFriend · Mar 22, 2014

If this really did take place then next Saturday you have an opportunity to follow it up. The steward in question will probably be in the same place.

Horses Arse · Mar 22, 2014

British Bulldog said:
Looks to me like you brought most of it upon yourself.

How? Do you really think that asking a steward something warrants that behaviour? I'm genuinely interested to hear why you think I deserved that behavior from someone tasked with protecting safety of supporters.

upthealbion1970 · Mar 22, 2014

Horses Arse said:
I did note the number on his jacket, 681. Have also reported to police and am now doing so to the club. Simply can't have people responsible for others' safety behaving like that.

I'm unhurt but with an attitude like that in a volatile situation there could be a very bad outcome.

I had an issue with a member of the security team earlier this season, emailed Paul Barber and had an apology from the club and the person in question no longer works for the Albion.

clippedgull · Mar 22, 2014

Horses Arse said:
Because he was a loon. All very odd. People spoke up when he knocked the phone away and when he grabbed me but then carried on walking when it didn't develop. People seem like they would rather walk by than get involved.

I can understand people on here thinking there must be more to it, I'd be the same. What I can't understand is people not wanting to stand up to something like that when witnessing it first hand.

So, have you at least put a report in? If not why not? It may have happened before and he might be on a final? If you do nothing then you are encouraging him for his next show of bravado.

wellquickwoody · Mar 22, 2014

Horses Arse said:
Yes, they have that jurisdiction, the club stewards are responsible for those car parks according to the club and are responsible for the cars leaving them.

Do you really think it's ok for a steward to behave in that way?

Outside of the ground, and within its operating remit, I couldn't t give 2 shxxs how the stewards behave. If they are working within the law/bylaws then people need to cooperate in a sensible manner or face any consequences.

If operating outside of the law they should be told to politely do one (said it, done it, had the pointless argument and won).

As for asking them to move cars on a public highway? :facepalm:

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