Season 12/13 - October

Novi Pazar - Rad Beograd - Serbian Cup - 24/10/2012

Source : http://www.b92.net

A group of Novi Pazar football club fans have been arrested for putting up a banner mocking the victims of the Kosovo organ trafficking.

Five persons have been detained.

They are suspected of displaying the banner during a Serbian Cup game that Novi Pazar played against Belgrade's Rad FC last week.

The banner read, "Riddle solved, heart, kidney, lungs, long live Yellow House".

"Yellow House" is the name given by the media to the human organ trafficking case, where the victims were Kosovo Serb civilians.

The group of fans said after the game that their scandalous gesture was "an answer" to the Rad fans, who mocked the Muslim victims of Srebrenica during a game played in March.

Novi Pazar located in Serbia's southwestern region, home to a largest ethnic Bosniak (Muslim) population.

Chelsea FC - Manchester United - 28/10/2012

Source : http://www.telegraph.co.uk

Chelsea steward injury prompts police investigation following defeat to Manchester United at Stamford Bridge



The Metropolitan Police and the Football Association have each launched an investigation into how a Chelsea steward was hospitalised following Manchester United’s winning goal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Objects, including part of a chair, appeared to be thrown onto the pitch after Javier Hernández’s controversial late goal, with a steward then falling to the ground as some fans in the Matthew Harding Stand surged forward.
The steward, who was later taken to hospital, needed approximately 10 minutes’ treatment by paramedics at the side of the pitch.
Following initial suggestions that the steward slipped and twisted his knee, Chelsea said that they would be looking into exactly how the injury was sustained and also reports that objects were thrown onto the pitch.
Footage of the incident, which was broadcast on Monday by Sky Sports News, appears to show the steward being crushed into an advertising hoarding by fans and then being propelled back over the hoarding towards the pitch.
It is understood that police officers were yesterday also examining CCTV footage.

“My understanding is that there is a steward with an injury and it’s not yet clear what caused that injury but we will look into it with the club,” said Bernard Hogan-Howe, the Metropolitan Police commissioner.
“There should be CCTV. Obviously, there was some dispute at the end of the game, given it had been quite a controversial game.
“What we have to find out is if there was just one person involved or if there were any more. We will review the footage and talk to the clubs.”
Hernández had celebrated in front of home supporters after scoring Manchester United’s winner from an offside position, prompting anger from some fans.
The steward could subsequently be seen falling to the floor, with his colleagues then coming to his aid before a team of paramedics ran around the edge of the pitch to help him.
After the game, Chelsea cordoned off the section of the stand where the steward had been injured. The matter was then deemed sufficiently serious for Chelsea, the FA and the Police to all launch their own inquiries.
Manchester United return to Stamford Bridge tomorrow in the Capital One Cup, with both clubs expected to field significantly weakened teams.
Chelsea had planned to hold a press conference on Tuesday ahead of the match but that has now been cancelled. Roberto di Matteo, though, has stressed the importance of a reaction from his players following Sunday’s 3-2 defeat against Manchester United.
“This is a team that has a lot of qualities, even though we might find moments like this, we know that we can come out of it, once we get everybody back,” said Di Matteo.
“I have to see how the players are and then we have to think about what kind of team I can put out. We have the suspensions and also I need to see what kind of injuries we have.”

Argentina: ‘Barras Bravas,’ the football mafia - 25/10/2012

Source : http://infosurhoy.com

Groups of violent fans try to control football in Argentina, reselling tickets, managing parking, demanding airline tickets and even committing murder.

Eleven people have died from football-related violence in Argentina in 2012, raising the total to 270 since the 1920s, according to the NGO Salvemos al Fútbol (SAF).

In recent decades, the perpetrators of a majority of the killings are the barras bravas – the violent and increasingly powerful groups of team supporters. They manage parking, resell tickets, charge commissions on player transfers, take down club officers, sell drugs and demand tickets to international events, according to SAF.

Unlike the organized fan groups in neighboring countries, or even the English hooligans, the barras bravas maintain their existence through their ties to power, said Graciela Muñiz, the Deputy Ombudsman for the City of Buenos Aires.

“The barras bravas are mafias organized around businesses that include the club officers, politicians, judges and the police,” Muñiz said. “A single phone call from a politician to a judge is enough to get the case filed away.”

According to Muñiz, being a barrabrava [a member of one of these groups] has become a profession in Argentina.

“They’re used by politicians as a show of power – a connection to organized labor or as a strike force,” she said.

In an attempt to break the links between violent fans and government officials, Muñiz submitted a proposal to the Criminal Code Reform Commission suggesting modifications that include the figure of the barrabrava.

The idea is extend accountability beyond the barrabrava who commits a crime, to include those who support, encourage and empower them.

“It’s the only way we can break these ties,” she said.

Unchecked growth

The barras bravas began operating in Argentina with the consent of the country’s soccer clubs, said journalist Miguel Ángel Vicente, who works for the daily newspaper Clarín.

They were used by club officials to win votes in the elections.

During the past 30 years, however, they grew in size and accumulated economic power. They took control of the parking lots, the trapitos [the people who look after parked cars] and the sale of drugs within the clubs, he said.

“As they gained power, the barras bravas began to challenge the very club officials who had allowed them to grow in the first place,” Vicente said.

There is the case of the Platense soccer club, which plays in the third division. The barras bravas occupied the club’s restaurant for months and forced the resignation of the club’s secretary-general, Mario Spinelli.

In January 2012, members of the Nueva Chicago barra brava entered Santojanni hospital, in Buenos Aires, to avenge the death of a fellow member killed during a fight with a rival faction. They pursued the alleged killer, who had been admitted into the hospital with abdominal wounds, through the corridors of the hospital.

They even invaded the delivery room.

The Santojanni attack shows the new face of the barras bravas.

“Thirty or 40 years ago, they used to fight against the fans of other clubs. Now, the fights are internal: factions from the same barra brava compete for business,” Vicente said.

That was what happened in 2007, when a confrontation between factions of the River Plate barra brava resulted in the death of Gonzalo Arco, 29.

“It’s no longer just fights with sticks and knives. Now they use guns and the strategies of war, such as ambushes,” Vicente said.

Leadership profile

Argentine journalist Gustavo Grabia, a specialist in football-related violence, said Argentine barras bravas act with a degree of impunity that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

“The barras bravas are very involved in the power structures of politics and organized labor,” said Grabia, who works at the Olé newspaper and Mitre radio station. “Leaders such as Rafael Di Zeo [the former chief of La 12, the barra brava for Boca Juniors] are defended by powerful attorneys whom they never could hire on their own.”

Last July, Di Zeo was acquitted of the charge of conspiracy to commit crime. Soon after, he told the newspapers that he supported Kirchnerism (Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner) during the 2011 elections.

“I am a Perón-style Peronist. I have no problem admitting that I worked to support Kirchnerism in the province [of Buenos Aires] during the last elections,” he said.

“Statements like those made by Di Zeo are seen as completely normal in Argentina. It’s normal for barrabravas to work in politics,” Muñiz said. “You go to the Legislature of Buenos Aires and one of the security guards is a barrabrava.”

Cases such as these show the leadership profile of the barras also has changed in recent decades. Until the mid-1990s, the person in charge was the most violent individual in the stands. Fists and bullets were the tools used by leaders.

“Now, the leaders are the ones who have the most contacts with politicians, police officers and judges,” Grabia said. “With Boca, the most violent person I saw was the Uruguayan citizen Richard William Laluz Fernández. He was never able to be the leader because he doesn’t have the contacts of a Di Zeo or Mauro Martín [the current leader], nor the same ability to generate business.”

The barras bravas also have their own codes of conduct. They are hierarchical organizations, where only the leaders give statements.

“They have organizational codes,” Grabia said. “But I do not see a code of loyalty, which is what they preach. There are frequent betrayals, especially for money.”

Victims of violence

In 1995, Argentine Daniel García traveled to Paysandú, Uruguay, to watch a Copa América match between Argentina and Chile.

After the match, a group of barras bravas from the Argentine clubs Tigre and Morón attacked the vans that were transporting fans of the teams Platense and Defensores de Belgrano. They threw sticks, chains and bottles. García got out of the van to see what was happening and was assaulted.

“Daniel received three stab wounds, one of which hit him directly in his aorta. He spent 30 minutes without any medical care and bled to death,” said his mother, Liliana Suárez.

Since then, Suárez has been seeking justice. She founded the Association for the Family Members of the Victims of Soccer Violence (FAVIFA) and presides over the NGO Salvemos Al Fútbol (SAF).

For years, Suárez and her husband were unable to obtain information about the case because judges alleged it was confidential. She went by herself to the clubs in search of information and witnesses, including the van’s driver.

“But the attackers had the support and protection of politicians,” she said. “The Morón barrabravas were members of a strike force used by the city’s former mayor, Juan Carlos Rousselot. And the ones from Tigre were municipal employees.”

Norma Roldán has endured the same tragedy.

In 2006, her son Matías Cuesta, 18, took a bus with his friends to see a game between his team, Atlanta, and Flandria. The bus broke down and the boys decided to return home by train. When they reached the Caballito station, 20 barrabravas from the club Talleres de Córdoba threw rocks at the train.

“My son was hit in the head with two stones and he fell to the ground, unconscious. The barrabravas continued to beat him on the ground,” Roldán said. “The police dispersed the attackers and let them go. They didn’t even take statements from the friends who were traveling with him. My son died a week later in the hospital. The case was filed away and no one was ever arrested.”

The barras bravas’ impunity also has impacted the family of Daniel Alejandro Souto, 20, who was killed after a match between Racing and Banfield at Boca Juniors stadium.

“After the match, the Racing barra brava left, accompanied by the police, toward Avenida Almirante Brown in order to avoid encountering the Boca Juniors barra brava, which waited with sticks and guns in a nearby square ready to settle long-standing disagreements,” Souto said. “When they found out what had happened, the Boca barrabravas got so mad that they attacked innocent people walking through the streets on their way home. My son was shot.”

Souto was also unable to access information about the investigation so he searched for answers.

“I worked with a detective to try to find out who killed my son,” he said. “I went into the conventillos [the old houses in the neighborhood] in the middle of the night to try to find out more information. But the killer couldn’t be found.”

One of the witnesses to the crime, known as La Chumba, said she saw Souto lying on the ground, asking for help.

“She told me that they would kill her too if she went out into the street,” Souto’s father said. “I went back a second time to try to get more information, but she said she’d received threats for talking to me. She wound up moving out of the neighborhood of La Boca.”

Poland : Śląsk Wrocław - Zagłębie Lubin - 28/10/2012

Source : Kibice.net

UEFA fine Napoli - 26/10/2012

Source : http://fr.uefa.com

Napoli have been fined 150,000 euros (£120,000) by UEFA for problems in a Europa League match.

Napoli have been fined 150,000 euros (£120,000) by UEFA for poor stadium organisation, ignoring security directives and the inappropriate behaviour of their supporters during a Europa League match.

The European governing body has also threatened the Serie A club with playing a European match behind closed doors if the issues at their Stadio San Paolo resurface within the next five years.

A UEFA statement said: "Italian club SSC Napoli have been punished by the UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body for the inappropriate conduct of their supporters, insufficient organisation in the stadium and non-respect of UEFA directives related to stadium security at their UEFA Europa League Group F match against Swedish opponents AIK on 20 September."

Napoli will also be banned from selling tickets for parts of the main stand for their next European game at home to Dnipro on November 8 unless they can provide "a report from an independent construction company which confirms, with photographic evidence, that the necessary repair work has been carried out and that the aforementioned stands meet all the relevant spectator safety standards".

UEFA said if satisfactory repairs have not been carried out by November 6 they could prevent European matches taking place at the stadium.

Napoli have three days to appeal the decision.

Hungary Free-Fight - 13/10/2012

Source : Mail (thanks to the sender)

Ferencvaros - Kispest

20 vs 20

Videoton FC - FC Basel - 25/10/2012

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Few hours before the kick off the basel lads were in the city center (The police controll and escort them all day). Home group made several attack, the police answered by tear gas.

Finally it was only one fight with small numbers with basel supporters who skip from the escort. No arrest.

Man wanted over fight between Boro and Leeds fans - 31/10/2012

Source : http://www.gazettelive.co.uk

POLICE would like to speak to a man in connection with a fight between Boro and Leeds supporters at a railway station.

Four men along with a teenage girl from Middlesbrough have already been arrested following the fight at Leeds station.

And two men from Bradford aged 22 and 24, have also been arrested.

The Middlesbrough men, aged 22, 24, 47 and 51, and a 17-year-old girl, along with the pair from Bradford are currently on police bail pending further enquiries.

All seven are due to return to answer police bail on Thursday, November 8.

And now detectives from British Transport Police (BTP) have released the picture of a man they would like to speak to regarding the fight, on Saturday, August 18.

Detective Constable Tom Eastwood, the investigating officer, said: “Around 6.50pm, a group of Leeds and Middlesbrough supporters became involved in a fight with each other on platform 13 at Leeds rail station.

“A group of eight people were involved in the disorder which saw several people injured as glasses and bottles were used.”

Police have conducted several lines of inquiry into the incident and have identified and arrested seven men in connection with the disorder.

Det Con Eastwood added: “We would like to speak to the man pictured as we believe he holds key information about the incident and could assist us with our investigation.

“I would ask anyone who knows the man, or his whereabouts, to please get in touch.”

Sunderland AFC - Middlesbrough FC - League Cup - 30/10/2012

Source : http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk

Five arrests but police praise fans after derby match

FIVE people were arrested around last night’s Wear-Tees derby but police have praised the behaviour of the majority of fans.

The Capital One Cup match at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light saw a large police presence across the city, as more than 32,000 fans attended the game – including around 2,700 Middlesbrough fans, most of whom travelled on specially organised coaches.

Five men were arrested – four for alcohol related offences and one on suspicion of assault.

Chief Superintendent Steve Neill said the match had gone well from a policing perspective, with no major issues or incidents and the majority of fans there to enjoy the game.

“It was positive to see that the majority of the fans that attended did so for the right reasons and did their clubs credit,” he said.

Middlesbrough fans were held in the North Stand for 20 minutes after the final whistle before being escorted to their coaches and other transport.

Those arrested were: a 20-year-old Middlesbrough man on suspicion of being drunk in a sports ground; three men from Sunderland and County Durham aged 21, 26 and 35 for possessing alcohol in a sports ground; and a 20-year-old County Durham man on suspicion of assault.

Swedish hooligans jailed for riot - 30/10/2012

Source : http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com

A Swedish court has sentenced 15 football hooligans for up to four months in prison for their part in a violent riot before a match in Gothenburg in August, 2011.

The riot took place before a league game between IFK Gothenburg and their bitter Stockholm rivals AIK, which IFK won 3-1.
More clashes occurred after the game and all those sentenced were fans of the Gothenburg club.
"The district court has considered the charges against 15 people and finds all of them guilty of participating in the violent riot," said a statement released by the court on Tuesday.
The court handed down a range of sentences from four months in prison to community service and probation, based on varying levels of participation in the riot and the ages of some of the defendants at the time.
Of the 19 accused, 15 were found guilty of throwing stones, bottles and fireworks at police and security guards outside the Ullevi stadium, with video evidence used to identify each of the offenders.
The court freed four, ruling that investigators had failed to prove that the crowd involved in clashes after the game had "a common intention to rebel against authority", a key element in proving riotous behaviour under Swedish law.

Russian football hooligans threatened with stadium ban - 30/10/2012

Source : http://www.thenewage.co.za

Russian football hooligans are for the first time to be threatened with a stadium ban, the Sports Ministry confirmed to Russia, which is to host the 2018 World Cup, has already prepared a law which will ban violent fans for up to a year, the ministry said.

They also face fines of up to 5,000 roubles (160 dollars) and 15 days in jail. Tickets will be personalized to prevent those convicted from getting around the law.

Violence is a persistent problem at Russian football matches, despite a massive police presence at most games.

Police charge 12 after Serbia-England Under-21 fracas - 30/10/2012

Source : http://uk.reuters.com

Serbian police have charged 12 people with violent conduct after a mass brawl following a Euro Under-21 qualifier against England two weeks ago.

"Charges have been pressed against five Serbia players and an assistant coach, two England players and an assistant coach as well as three fans," the Interior Ministry said on Tuesday.

"According to the instructions of the public prosecutor's office in Krusevac, they have been charged with violent conduct at a public sports event on October 16 at the Mladost stadium.

"The three fans have been charged with the use of fireworks."

None of those charged were identified.

A brawl involving players and staff from both sides broke out after the second leg match which England won 1-0 to seal a 2-0 aggregate victory and reach next year's finals in Israel.

England left back Danny Rose, who was sent off along with Serbia's Nikola Ninkovic, said he was racially abused and pelted with missiles by the home fans before, during and after the game.

The Serbian Football Association denied the racism charges and UEFA's disciplinary committee is to review the video evidence before announcing its verdict on November 22.

UEFA president Michel Platini said last week Serbia could face tough sanctions if found guilty of racism.

"We will get the report from the delegates and the report from the officials - we have television footage and the disciplinary committee will deal with it," Platini told reporters at a Euro 2016 meeting.

The English Football Association reacted to the announcement of the Serbian police charges by pledging to support its players and staff.

"We are in contact with the British Government for advice as well as speaking with our colleagues at UEFA," said the FA in a statement. "The FA reiterates its position of full support for all players and staff caught up in the appalling scenes in Serbia.

"We want to reassure those concerned that we are committed to doing everything necessary to protect them whilst also offering support to individuals and their families."

Hungary : BKV Elore SC - Zalaegerszeg TE - 07/10/2012

Source : Mail (Thanks to the sender)

25-30 away fans traveled away (the home team is from Budapest, they havent got firm). Before the game close to stadium 20 vasas supporters attacked them and won in fair fight. After the game 25-30 ujpest lads were looking for fight. When the police went away, ujpest start a fight with the away fans. The result: ujpest got the banner and the victory.

2nd fight on the photo

Chelsea FC - Manchester United - League Cup - 31/10/2012

Source : http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Police launch investigation into alleged racist gesture by Chelsea fan during Man Utd cup clash

THE Metropolitan Police have confirmed they have opened an investigation into alleged racist behaviour by a Chelsea supporter.

A photograph published on Thursday appeared to show a fan making a 'monkey' gesture during the Blues' Capital One Cup fourth-round win over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

The move by police comes after the club confirmed they had launched their own investigation into the incident.

A statement from police read: "Today, Thursday, November 1, police have received a complaint regarding alleged racist behaviour at Stamford Bridge last night, Wednesday, October 31.

"An investigation has been launched. There have been no arrests and enquiries continue."

The matter comes at a sensitive time for Chelsea having lodged a formal complaint with the Football Association against referee Mark Clattenburg for using "inappropriate language" towards midfielder John Obi Mikel. That matter is also being investigated by police.

A statement from the club read: "Chelsea Football Club can confirm we are investigating an incident involving a member of the crowd at last night's game against Manchester United.

"The club will be examining all available footage and asks anyone who can identify the individual to contact the club.

"Chelsea FC is committed to removing all forms of discrimination and if we have sufficient evidence we will take the strongest possible action, including supporting criminal prosecution."

Chelsea have been involved in a series of race-related issues over the past year.

In March the club banned for life a supporter who admitted racially abusing former player Didier Drogba.

The most high-profile incident concerned captain John Terry, who is currently serving a four-match ban after being found guilty of racially abusing QPR defender Anton Ferdinand by the Football Association.

It is understood Chelsea were planning to contact police themselves regarding this latest matter.

The club are also understood to be looking into a number of incidents concerning United fans after a pitch invasion and some objects were thrown onto the pitch during the match, which Chelsea won 5-4 after extra time.

Hannovre 96 - Dynamo Dresde - German Cup - 31/10/2012

Source : http://www.football.co.uk

Rioting football fans blight Hanovers cup win



Second division side Dynamo Dresden face tough sanctions from the German Football Federation (DFB) after their fans rioted during a Cup defeat at Hanover 96, a year on from similar trouble at Dortmund.
Violence broke out before the game, which Hanover won 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra-time, as 300 Dynamo fans broke into Hanover's AWD Arena and clashed with police, which held the match up for 15 minutes.
Dresden fans then stormed the pitch after their team's defeat, again forcing police intervention. In total, there were nine injuries while 18 fans were taken into custody.
Only the prescence of 1,000 police officers kept large groups of rival fans apart.
Almost exactly a year ago, Dresden fans were again in hot water after rioting at Borussia Dortmund, which prompted the Federation to slap the east German club with a 100,000-euro ($130,000) fine.
"We were able to deal with the situation, but unfortunately a number of Dynamo fans did not follow police instructions and did nothing to improve their bad image," said Hanover police chief Bernd Kirschning.
With fans chanting hate slogans, burning flares and with bottles flying, one unnamed police officer told German daily Bild: "I have never seen so much aggression at a game. For the first time on duty, I feared for my life".
"The images are shocking," Andreas Rettig, the chief executive of the German Football League (DFL), told broadcaster ZDF after seeing pictures of the violence.
"If that is the perception of a police officer, then that is dramatic. Visiting a stadium is supposed to be safe and pleasant for players, referees and fans. This is not a good development."
Violence at football grounds has caused concern in Germany, after Ruhr rivals Schalke and Dortmund fans clashed on October 20, leading to 180 arrests.
The DFL are planning a security concept -- Secure Stadium Experience -- but several points are proving controversial with the clubs, including proposals for full-body searches and lengthy bans for some fans.
"The paper is not set in stone and will be fully discussed with all stakeholders," said Rettig with clubs holding a summit in Berlin on Thursday.
He added: "99 percent of fans are not involved, because they are peaceful.
"The Herculean task is to separate the fans so that not everyone is sanctioned."

Italian club fined over chants about dead player - 20/10/2012

Source : http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com

A second-division Italian football team has been fined $65,000 after its fans made offensive chants about an opposing player who died during a match last season.
The chants occurred during Hellas Verona's 2-0 win at Livorno on Saturday. Verona apologized and attempted to disassociate itself from the conduct of those "ultra'' fans.
Piermario Morosini of Livorno collapsed and died of a heart attack during Livorno's Serie B match at Pescara in April. Tests revealed he had an inherited heart disease. All matches in the top divisions were suspended on the weekend of his death.

Rangers supporters issued banning orders for sectarian singing during Brechin match - 25/10/2012

Source : http://www.scotsman.com

THREE Rangers supporters have been fined and giving football banning orders for shouting sectarian abuse during the Ibrox side’s first match since reforming following liquidation.

• Three defendants fined £300 each and given six month banning orders

• Police used video recorders to capture evidence of sectarian singing

Andrew Callaghan and Billy Brawley shouted “fenian b******s” while singing “Follow Follow

”, while Gordon McKillop was heard shouting “f*** the Pope and the Vatican” at the match at Brechin City’s Glebe Park in July this year.

A fourth fan, Derek McCreadie, did not appear in court today to answer the charges.

And a fifth supporter, Gordon Maclean denied a charge of possessing a lit smoke canister “with utter disregard for the consequences”, and will stand trial next month.

Fiscal depute Hannah Kennedy told Forfar Sheriff Court that around 4100 fans were in attendance at the game, and that police officers were filming sections of the away support for surveillance purposes.

She said that Callaghan and Brawley were spotted chanting “Follow Follow” by officers.

She said: “The accused were seen singing offensive remarks.

“Police spoke to the accused and told them that if the video showed them singing, they would be charged with an offence.”

Brawley, 28, of Wheatland Avenue, Glasgow, Callaghan, 28, of Kirkton Avenue, Blantyre, and McKillop, 28, of Main Street, Largs pleaded guilty to the charges under the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications Act.

McCreadie, 22, of Seaview, Wigton, denied an identical charge through his solicitor, and McLean, 31, of Thornliebank Road, Glasgow, denied a charge of culpable and reckless conduct.

Andrew Docherty, appearing for Callaghan and Brawley - who both work as drivers, said they were “ashamed of the offences”.

He said: “Mr Callaghan and Mr Brawley actually attended the match together.

“Both were in high spirits as it was the first game of the new season and drink was taken.

“They are ashamed of the behaviour.

Mixed family

“Mr Brawley comes from a mixed family - some of his uncles are Roman Catholics - and he has no religious bigotry in him at all.”

Sheriff Kevin Veal find Brawley, Callaghan and McKillop £300 each, and gave them each a six month football banning order.

McCreadie was ordered to attend a pre-trial hearing next month, while Maclean will stand trial next month over the alleged smoke canister incident.

Rangers won the Ramsdens Cup match at Brechin 2-1 - but required extra time to see off the Angus side.

Andy Little fired them in front inside four minutes, but former St Johnstone striker Andy Jackson levelled the game just before half time.

Lee McCulloch sealed the win with a header in the first half of extra time.

At an earlier hearing another Rangers fan, David Boyd, was fined £500 after he was heard shouting “f*** the Pope” and “f***an bastards” at the match.

However, Boyd, 25, of Charlotte Gardens, Aberdeen, avoided a football banning order.

PAOK to play three European matches behind closed doors - 31/10/2012

Source : http://football.uk.reuters.com

Greek club PAOK Salonica will have to play their next three European home games behind closed doors after losing an appeal against sanctions imposed by UEFA following a riot at a match in August.

The club will also have to pay a 150,000 euro ($193,458) fine and face automatic expulsion from European competition if there is a repeat incident within the next three years, European soccer's governing body said Monday.
The trouble broke out before the start of PAOK's Europa League qualifying tie at home to Austrian side Rapid Vienna on Aug 23.
The Austrian club said that Molotov cocktails were among the weapons used to attack their fans as they arrived at the Toumba stadium for the match.
Video showed fans hurling a variety of firecrackers and other missiles at each other, and at one point dozens of masked fans ran onto the pitch.
Rapid said that some of their supporters were also attacked in the city centre before the game.
"PAOK were charged with the improper conduct of supporters - crowd disturbances, pitch invasion, setting off and throwing of missiles and fireworks - and insufficient organisation," said UEFA in a statement.
Rapid have already lost an appeal after being ordered to play one European match behind closed doors and pay a 75,000 euro fine.
PAOK won the match 2-1 but lost the second leg 3-0. The punishment will be applied next time they qualify for European competition.

The Netherlands : AGOVV Apeldoorn - FC Emmen - 19/10/2012

Source : http://www.rtvdrenthe.nl

Some Emmen supporters provoked troubles in Apeldoorn.
A fight broke out inside a pub of the city where local fans seated.
Chairs and glasses were thrown and several widnows were smashed up.
Eighteen Emmen supporters received stadium ban by their own club.

Translation Underground Fans (c)

Fortuna Düsseldorf - Bayern Munich - 20/10/12

Source : http://www.derwesten.de

One Fortuna supporter, 33 years old, was serioulsy wounded at the end of the game and was transfered to the hospital.
He was punched when he was in the south terrace, a local stand.
Police tried to identified 5 to 7 men, from 20 to 30 years old.

Translation Underground Fans (c)

Poland : Piast Gliwice - Widzew Lódz - 20/10/2012

Source : http://wyborcza.pl

On their way back to Lodz, some Widzew supporters stopped their train in the station of Katowice and they went out of the train to confront policemen.
Eight of them were wounded and transfered to the hospital. Nine hooligans were arrested.
These hooligans could receive a 10-year jail sentence.

Translation Underground Fans ©

Dinamo Bucarest - Rapid Bucarest - 22/10/2012

Source : http://stirileprotv.ro + http://www.stirilazi.ro

On their way to the stadim, about thirty rival supporters fought.
Police intervened and have arrested 8 supporters. Two people were also wounded.
Later, another fight broke out.
Some skirmishes also erupted inside the stadium.

Translation Underground Fans (c)

Argentina : Almirante Brown - Sarmiento - 25/10/2012

Source : http://www.diarioepoca.com

Troubles broke out at half-time, opposing two rival factions who exchanged missiles.
One away fan was wounded at his head.
The situation was restored when police arrived.

Translation Underground Fans (c)

Germany : VFL Osnabrück - Hallescher FC - 27/10/2012

Source : http://www.ndr.de

Four supporters from Halle who tried to set free some of their friends arrested earlier have attacked the police station in the Osnabruck train station.
Policemen pushed them back using their truncheons.

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Celta Vigo - Deportivo La Corogne - 27/10/2012

Source : http://www.noticiascelta.com + http://www.farodevigo.es

This galician derby game was, like alway, played under tension.
Saturday, in the afternoon, about fifty local supporters fronted police.
At least four supporters were arrested and several others wounded and transfered to the hospital.
520 policemen were on duty for this game.

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