In the Telegraph today.....
Uefa to blame Liverpool fans
A Uefa report on the crowd chaos at last week's Champions League final in Athens is expected to pin responsibility firmly on Liverpool's fans for the disorder which resulted in thousands of fans with genuine tickets being denied entry - and thousands with fakes getting in.
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The report, partly prepared by police who have helped co-ordinate security for major European games across the continent, is also expected to highlight Liverpool supporters' recent record in Champions League matches.
According to Uefa sources, the club's fans have been involved in 25 incidents involving police at European games since 2003.
The Uefa report also alleges that some stewards on secondment from Liverpool in Athens last Wednesday were absent when a surge of fans threatened to result in dangerous overcrowding in the Olympic Stadium. The report says that played a major part in the lack of communication between the Greek authorities and the English supporters.
It is believed the crucial order to let in fans without proper checks was actually made by a German police chief working with Uefa's security team on the night of the match.
The findings of the investigation, due to be presented to Britain's Sports Minister, Richard Caborn, by Uefa president Michel Platini in Brussels next Tuesday, are likely to elicit a strong response from Liverpool's fans and the Government, who called for a thorough inquiry into what went wrong in Greece.
It's sad that UEFA have already made up their mind even without all the evidence being presented. No in fact it's bloody pathetic.
Uefa to blame Liverpool fans
A Uefa report on the crowd chaos at last week's Champions League final in Athens is expected to pin responsibility firmly on Liverpool's fans for the disorder which resulted in thousands of fans with genuine tickets being denied entry - and thousands with fakes getting in.
advertisement
The report, partly prepared by police who have helped co-ordinate security for major European games across the continent, is also expected to highlight Liverpool supporters' recent record in Champions League matches.
According to Uefa sources, the club's fans have been involved in 25 incidents involving police at European games since 2003.
The Uefa report also alleges that some stewards on secondment from Liverpool in Athens last Wednesday were absent when a surge of fans threatened to result in dangerous overcrowding in the Olympic Stadium. The report says that played a major part in the lack of communication between the Greek authorities and the English supporters.
It is believed the crucial order to let in fans without proper checks was actually made by a German police chief working with Uefa's security team on the night of the match.
The findings of the investigation, due to be presented to Britain's Sports Minister, Richard Caborn, by Uefa president Michel Platini in Brussels next Tuesday, are likely to elicit a strong response from Liverpool's fans and the Government, who called for a thorough inquiry into what went wrong in Greece.
It's sad that UEFA have already made up their mind even without all the evidence being presented. No in fact it's bloody pathetic.
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