I feel no pain. Maybe a pinprick, but it's meaningless in the grand scheme of things. This year has been fun. To come out with only the Caraboa and FA cups, plus 2nd in the Prem and Champions League Runner up. Not too bad by most standards.
It was the French home secretary, I haven't what UEFA said. It can't be that difficult to stop forgeries. A name and address printed on the ticket with ID requirement or a PIN attached to each ticket number.
I'd take that with a pinch of salt. The morning after the game somebody in the French government congratulated the police on a job well done. Apparently teargassing children, letting the locals run amok before the game and being nowhere in sight when both sets of fans were being mugged leaving the stadium passes as good police work.Derek27 wrote: ↑Mon May 30, 2022 2:07 pmIt was the French home secretary, I haven't what UEFA said. It can't be that difficult to stop forgeries. A name and address printed on the ticket with ID requirement or a PIN attached to each ticket number.
UEFA has the power to ban France from hosting finals or even French clubs from Europe, so they should put pressure on the government to explain themselves and make changes. I've never experienced teargas but no child or innocent person should be subjected to it. If I go to France to watch a match I'll take a gas mask with me.Trader Pat wrote: ↑Mon May 30, 2022 2:28 pmI'd take that with a pinch of salt. The morning after the game somebody in the French government congratulated the police on a job well done. Apparently teargassing children, letting the locals run amok before the game and being nowhere in sight when both sets of fans were being mugged leaving the stadium passes as good police work.
French policing is different. The Gendarmerie is a paramilitary force. Shoot first - ask questions after. Even our riot police would have handled it diffently I think.Derek27 wrote: ↑Mon May 30, 2022 2:47 pmUEFA has the power to ban France from hosting finals or even French clubs from Europe, so they should put pressure on the government to explain themselves and make changes. I've never experienced teargas but no child or innocent person should be subjected to it. If I go to France to watch a match I'll take a gas mask with me.Trader Pat wrote: ↑Mon May 30, 2022 2:28 pmI'd take that with a pinch of salt. The morning after the game somebody in the French government congratulated the police on a job well done. Apparently teargassing children, letting the locals run amok before the game and being nowhere in sight when both sets of fans were being mugged leaving the stadium passes as good police work.
They're getting a Portuguese parliamentarian to do it on a pro bono basis to ensure impartiality. Can't imagine who would want to do all that work for free.Archery1969 wrote: ↑Mon May 30, 2022 7:58 pmUEFA has requested an independant report into what went wrong on Saturday. They will take evidence from fans, french police, stadium officials, press and the undercover UK police who were also at the match.
Might get the findings in about 3 years time then. Don't understand why anyone is really surprised, the French dont like the Brits and many Brits dont like the French.Derek27 wrote: ↑Mon May 30, 2022 8:28 pmThey're getting a Portuguese parliamentarian to do it on a pro bono basis to ensure impartiality. Can't imagine who would want to do all that work for free.Archery1969 wrote: ↑Mon May 30, 2022 7:58 pmUEFA has requested an independant report into what went wrong on Saturday. They will take evidence from fans, french police, stadium officials, press and the undercover UK police who were also at the match.
