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Exile on Spencer St · 20-05-2010, 16:12

Just received a reply from CTFC as follows:

Thank you for your email with regard to the Cheltenham Town v Accrington Stanley match on Saturday 8 May and please accept our apologies for the delay in reply. Unfortunately your email was not forwarded to me straight away.

This particular fixture presented a number of issues for both the stewards and police as a number of Accrington Stanley supporters arrived at the ground under the influence of alcohol and proceeded to commit a series of criminal offences and breaches of Football League Ground regulations.

With specific regard to the flag, on two occasions during the afternoon Accrington supporters had set off flares inside the ground. Entering a football ground with such an object and setting it off are both criminal offences. The Accrington supporters were informed by the stewards that they would not be permitted to unfurl a large flag due to the fire risk associated with its proximity to any further flare releases. Unfortunately the Accrington supporters reacted negatively and the stewards were met with further abusive behaviour.

Having reviewed the stewards’ reports, CCTV footage of the afternoon and having received feedback from the police, the Board are satisfied that the stewarding and safety management was commensurate with the challenges posed by the visiting supporters. This assertion is supported by extensive CCTV evidence of the incidents in question.

Yours sincerely

Paul Godfrey
Director/Football Secretary, Cheltenham Town AFC Ltd

Direct dial 01242 588118 Mobile 07747 776850

Cheltenham Town Football Club,Whaddon Road Cheltenham Glos GL52 5NA

More or less what one might have expected.

20-05-2010, 16:12	#55
Exile on Spencer St God Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hogshire Posts: 5,463 Liked: 5575 times Rep Power: 333683	Re: Cheltenham stewards Just received a reply from CTFC as follows: Thank you for your email with regard to the Cheltenham Town v Accrington Stanley match on Saturday 8 May and please accept our apologies for the delay in reply. Unfortunately your email was not forwarded to me straight away. This particular fixture presented a number of issues for both the stewards and police as a number of Accrington Stanley supporters arrived at the ground under the influence of alcohol and proceeded to commit a series of criminal offences and breaches of Football League Ground regulations. With specific regard to the flag, on two occasions during the afternoon Accrington supporters had set off flares inside the ground. Entering a football ground with such an object and setting it off are both criminal offences. The Accrington supporters were informed by the stewards that they would not be permitted to unfurl a large flag due to the fire risk associated with its proximity to any further flare releases. Unfortunately the Accrington supporters reacted negatively and the stewards were met with further abusive behaviour. Having reviewed the stewards’ reports, CCTV footage of the afternoon and having received feedback from the police, the Board are satisfied that the stewarding and safety management was commensurate with the challenges posed by the visiting supporters. This assertion is supported by extensive CCTV evidence of the incidents in question. Yours sincerely Paul Godfrey Director/Football Secretary, Cheltenham Town AFC Ltd Direct dial 01242 588118 Mobile 07747 776850 Cheltenham Town Football Club,Whaddon Road Cheltenham Glos GL52 5NA More or less what one might have expected.