[Oldgobbin]

Whilst I totally agree, Willie, that the stewards would rather deal with 8-year-olds on the Clayton End than with away fans, the worst thing about what happened in the case of DD's post is that the group of Bradford fans had somehow got in with the home fans on the Whinney Hill terrrace!! The foul-mouthed abuse of Tom Lees, when he came to take a throw-in, was appalling but, what was worse is that it would appear to him to be coming from home fans!! The stewards were informed about the presence of these yobs on several occasions but chose to take no action, other than "a quiet word". Now, I have no objection in principle to a few Bradford fans getting in the wrong area. Indeed, I feel that segregation at grounds has destroyed much of the friendly banter which used to exist. However, those fans' abuse of Tom Lees yesterday was outrageous, as were the loud shouts, referring to the Clayton Enders as a load of c***s who needed shutting up! Stewards - where were they? No doubt busy confiscating children's flagpoles from the Clayton End! Mick Schultz please take note!