Phoenix Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Mass brawl at non-league football match puts three in hospital "http://i1.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/article5072478.ece/alternates/s615/The-Stainton-Park-pitch" alt="The-Stainton-Park-pitch"> Stainton Park Three people needed hospital treatment after a mass brawl erupted at a non-league football match. It is understood the violence started when a group of Lancaster fans clashed with spectators from Ramsbottom. Trouble flared in the stands during a match at Radcliffe Borough on Saturday afternoon. FA to investigate after a brawl at a non-league football match left three injured Radcliffe were playing Lancaster City but the game was also attended by players, officials and fans from Ramsbottom United after their game was called off. Witnesses saw punches being thrown as desperate pleas were made for the violence to stop over the PA system at Radcliffe’s Stainton Park ground. In a video, an announcer can be heard saying: “Please stop it. You’re making a right spectacle of yourselves. “It’s becoming embarrassing – grown men. The game is going to be abandoned if you carry on this behaviour.” Have you taken our non-league football survey? “Please Lancaster fans come back into the main stand. Can all Ramsbottom players and officials leave the ground.” The match was halted as police and paramedics were called. Police confirmed three people required hospital treatment. They also confirmed that the supporters involved were not Radcliffe Borough fans. Injuries suffered, by James Morley, 54, father of Ramsbottom co-manager Bernard Morley One of those taken to hospital was said to be 54-year-old James Morley, father of Ramsbottom co-manager Bernard, and a picture of his injuries was posted on Twitter. The M.E.N understands he suffered a broken nose and fractured cheekbone as well as other injuries. Ramsbottom declined to comment but joint manager Anthony Johnson insisted on Twitter that no-one from the club instigated the trouble. He said: “Ripped out seat amongst other weapons used.” Lancaster went on to win the Evo-Stik Premier League First Division North game 4-1 after it resumed. No-one was available to comment at Lancaster City or Radcliffe Borough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalley Ram Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Tits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 There has been a few reports of 'professional football hooligans' targeting non-league matches to have 'footy fights'. The soloution to this is to rond them up and parachute them into North Korea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I don't think these ****** take their football seriously either. Their thuggery yes, but football, not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Alfreton had a few hooligans, not sure if they still get trouble there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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