Wealdstone Fans comments about Meatloaf on Isthmian forum

[JeremyJacobs]

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Stoney Ground Sun Oct 23 22:51:23

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I did not see what happened but by what I heard from Stones fans and stewards, whilst trying to watch a football match.

 

A Stones fan urinated at the back of an open stand.

 

Was dealt with by Stewards, who ejected him and one other, three others decide to leave as well.

 

This I saw.

 

Halfway through the first half about 10 Stewards congregated around the corner flag at the Coffin end by the changing rooms. Whilst walking up and down, being officious, they were vocally criticised by a handful of Stones fans for there handling of matters.

 

During the first half 5 Margate fans were standing amongst Stones fans, even though they were vocal no troble occured. Ten minutes before half time they moved up the other end, and during the second half stood behind the goal Stones attacked, why is up to them. I question the stewarding if this was such a volatile time.

 

The police did arrive and a personal anouncement(over the tannoy) was made for the Stones fan that had been taking photographs to go to the main gate, as he had paid to watch the game thats what he choose to do.

 

Later during the second half, (over the tannoy)a request that the Wealdstone chairman, go to the PA annoucers booth. This was met by a section of Stones fans mocking our chairman for not having a tie on.

 

I stood behind the goal, amongst Wealdstone and Margate fans and other than the odd comments about the stewards being over officious and jobsworths, by fans from both sides, the only abusive comment that could have caused a problem, came from a Steward. Who did apologise to a female Stones fan for his language, which was directed at a Stones fan.

 

Yes, there were comments directed at the ref, deservedly so because he had a major influence on the result and had previously made similar decisions against Wealdstone, costing them games.

 

The bar was closed at the request of the Police and the head steward (Meatloaf). Yet people on the balcony were clearly allowed to watch the game whilst drinking? Is that not double standards of some kind.

 

Meatloaf has asked for photos of what happened, and the Stones fan that they wanted help from was going to be refused entry with his camera, beacuse it was a possible weapon.

 

So I ask you would you allow these people to control what happens where your children go?

 

They inflame situations they should be diffusing and are to full of their own importance to ensure public safety.

 

An incident that could and should of been dealt with causing the minimum of fuss, has escalated in embarresment for both Margate and Wealdstone, causing the taxpayer the cost of some 10-15 police officers being called to a game where a minor offence to public decency occured.

 

Spoiling the watching of a football match for the majority.

 

Mr Meatloaf stick to security work at Mothercare if you are not able to assess a situation and act accordingly, that was your task and you failed miserably.

 

 

Discuss?

[Guest]

If that was indeed Meatloaf masquerading as a security professional, then I'd seriously reconsider how you handle future incidents like this. I've done security work myself, from dealing with people in minor situations, to being confronted with a weapon. Unless its the safety of the Monarch in question, then surely its best to try and establish a brief rapport with the subject, move them on their way and give them a warning?? I know its easy to talk about it, I've seen many a skilled security man panic in the heat of the moment. But ultimately, you managed to turn a drunk but happy group of men into a drunk and aggressive group....

 

By the way, are Margates stewards simply supporters who are doing a job? Or outsiders who are paid?

[SteveB]

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But ultimately, you managed to turn a drunk but happy group of men into a drunk and aggressive group

Two of these people actually turned agressive when they were not allowed through the stand without paying the required admission fee, not through the actions of anyone else.