Ricky Violence

[EFM The Firm, The Voice]

Before the do gooders come on here and people start screming for EFM to be banned again I thought I'd get the facts of yesterdays scenes into the fray first.

 

At half time myself and another EFM member were discussing West Ham, the conversation was such a nothing conversation that I can't even remember what was said, some meathead who was standing in front of us then turned around and tryed to start a fight because we'd said something about his beloved 'ammers that he didn't agree with (according to the decent Billericay supporters this bloke is forever starting trouble up there)

 

About 5 minutes from the end the Billericay keeper spent a rather long time on the ground following a rather minor challenge (obviously wasting time as a point at home against a team that previously lost 9-1 is viewed as a good thing in them parts), when I was on my way back from the loo the keeper was standing with one of the 'ricky players who was also injured, I remarked "I thought you were injured keeper" to which I was called every name under the sun, at full time the keeper just came over and started again needing to be resrained by most of his team and ours.

We then got told by the officals at 'ricky that we weren't allowed in the bar, we obviously weren't happy with this and were trying to reason, then one of their officals went loopy and had to be restrained saying he'd happily resign if it meant he could land one on Costello. As we were all walking away Mr West Ham returns and starts laying into our supporters happily joined by the offical.

 

Tomorrow three letters will be winging thereselves from here, one to the FA, one to Billericay and one to the ryman league <img src="/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

[Urchin_Rat_Man]

Post deleted by Rob the Saint

[Laz]

You may not have noticed that the Keeper threw a stone into the stand behind the goal.

 

It's funny how these people love West Ham so much that they don't go to watch them. I expect Mr 'Ammer is driving his white van round Essex right now.

[CANV EFM]

it wasnt down to C.Z. wearing another 'lucky' hat was it?

[Laz]

I don't recall any CZ head wear.

[Colin Zeal EFM]

No headwear, but Costello was sporting a rather nasty head-wound.

 

That official was a complete psycho. Must have been mid-'50s, grey hair cut short. Not sure what Costello said to him, but he completely lost it.

 

He kept telling Costello he was going to "kick the sh*t" out of him, and when Thornsy pointed out that he'd probably lose his job if he did, he started yelling "I resign then"!!

 

Then, as we were leaving, he told Costello to "F**K OFF" and suddenly these two Ricay yobs chased us, and started fighting Costello and the Hooded Man in the car park.

 

Wouldn't bother writing letters, Thornsy. All that will happen, if anything, is that they'll do some kind of investigation, get in touch with SACFC, and we all know what the officials our own club think of us.

 

 

[Laz]

I saw the Hooded Man yesterday, and he gave a very animated reenactment of what happened.

 

From what he said, writing to Riccy would be a complete waste of time, as they are all obviously mindless morons spoiling for a fight.

 

What amazed me was that the gorilla with the beard want to eject Thornsey without know what had happened. As far as I can see Thornsey was the victim of verbal abuse from their goal keeper who had already thown a stone at our supporters.

 

Full marks to EFM for keeping their cool and not responding.

 

 

[EFM's Librarian]

Did any City officials witness what went on? Presumably if they did, they'll be fully in support of the City fans who were attacked, and will be putting in an official complaint to Billericay?

[Laz]

Unlikely.

[GazzaBTFC]

Well, I can say that I am not like that but I was (and others) called a w**ker by a St's fan, obvioulsy spoiling for a fight.

 

I just forgot about it as obvioulsy, the person and his mate, were just the usual idiots that every team have....Obviously, I should've made more of it.

 

And as for the challenge on our keeper...At best it was a 50/50 challenge that was going to hurt at worst, your player was late.

[The one & only BigRon,EFM]

I think I go along with Comrade Zeal on this one. It's pointless complaining to Billericay - that club is all over the place at the moment. As to support from City, were there any City directors at the match that could have witnessed the alleged stone throwing incident? If so a quiet word with the League might be appropriate, but I do detect that the firm are not enormously popular with the Club hierarchy at this time. Good luck lads.

 

 

[Colin Zeal EFM]

Quote:

I do detect that the firm are not enormously popular with the Club hierarchy at this time

Very perceptive of you, BIG RON!!

Like the new name, by the way!! <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

[GazzaBTFC]

I wonder why. Perhaps you should look to yourselves then

[The one & only BigRon,EFM]

When the Firm management give instruction, the operatives in the field comply.

[Laz]

The challenge on the keeper didn't look that bad to me. I thought he was milking it a bit and this seemed to upset the crowd behind the goal. I wasn't watching the time, but it seemed as though the correct amount of time was not added on at the end of the game.

 

As for the stone throwing, at least two long-standing directors, were behind the goal.

 

Gibbo was in the stand I assume.

[GazzaBTFC]

Actually, I thought that as well...Ref blew up on time....or not, as the case may be if you include the injury time not included.

 

As for the stone throwing incident....well, I can't say I saw JJ do anything but then again, I wasn't standing in what we lovingly call "The Cow Shed"....If he did, he should be punished, the same as those who shout personal abuse to players that incite them to do such acts!!!

[The one & only BigRon,EFM]

So the real issue here is not some spat in the bar afterwards, but the Billericay 'keeper throwing objects into the crowd. This is clearly unacceptable.

 

I am sure you now join me in looking forward with interest to see what action the board of St. Albans City FC take.

[ESG]

Quote:

GazzaBTFC said:
If he did, he should be punished, the same as those who shout personal abuse to players that incite them to do such acts!!!

coming off the sidelines here, ur having a laugh arent you?
blees the poor little footballer!

[Laz]

The "spat" occured in the car park. I was in the bar and missed it all, although I've since had a description of what happened.

 

The Riccy club official was totally out of order, asking an innocent member of the crowd to leave the ground, and then to start a fight. It seems he was spoiling for a fight himself and should review his own conduct.

 

As for board action, I'm still waiting to hear about Stockport from last season, you may recall we were promised an inquiry!

[Colin Zeal EFM]

It's worth checking out Pete (St Albans)'s view on the Billericay Football Forum.