Im in an internet cafe next to our hotel over here. The ref didnt have a grip on the game at all, as he failed to tell our players to calm down after a couple of strong tackles
We were taking the game more seriously than the Port. side, and they werent pleased with us taking it physically.
For the brawl, Poyet shouted out to Barnes to calm down as he was getting in a small bargee with their defender. I was watching Barnes (as opposed to the game) the exact moment their player threw a punch at him. Poyet ran on straight away, followed by EVERY member of the Port. side. No more punches were thrown, but the ref walked off the pitch followed by the Port. side. Albion went off 10 mins later after warming down
After the game was a shambles. Taxi firms refused to send any cabs out to the ground, as they heard there was fighting. We told the police to tell the taxi firm that everything was ok, but they refused.
We started the 3 mile walk back to town, before heading into a pub, and luckily the manager phoned for 5 taxis to take the 20 albion fans back to town. Quickly ran back into the hotel to wash and change, before going down the beach to see the Wailers play, which was quality
Apologies if the above post doesn´t make much sense, but im knackered this morning!!
