: Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:15 pm  

'Hitman' Norvern Soul wrote:

I think it's down to the numbers with Salford; as they don't nessercarily bring an excess amount of supporters, the stewards generally have it under control.
Widnes games, however, are covered by Warrington Police, too, but, barring a cup tie, we won't be seeing any of those in the immediate future.

Some good points raises there. I am guessing that Salford bring around the 1k mark or so? Also are the Police intelligence who turn for the games against Hull/KR from Humberside? Something that did go through my mind when I saw this thread, I remember when we used to play you frequently, when getting off at central for games at Wildespool there was a police presence but not a massive amount. However when we came to HJ there seemed to be a shed load, winwick road lined with riot vans. Surely there should have been more of OB presence for the games at W'pool, as there was the mammoth walk down Bridge st and onto the causeway etc. Seemed bizzarre.

: Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:47 pm  

'Hitman' Norvern Soul wrote:

Police regulations. They are only really used - at no expense to the club, as they have to do so by law - for three matches per season - Hull FC, Hull KR and Saints.

No, the club get charged a considerable amount of money for their presence, add to the list salford for this years policing.

'Hitman' Norvern Soul wrote:

The Hull clubs because of Police intelligence sharing and protection of the general public, and Sintelluns because of the sheer amount of people congregated in a public place (ie, the biggest crowd of the season).

Yep, spot on.

Re: WEST STAND : Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:49 pm  

slimwire66 wrote:

Why as a regular west stand atendee, was i denied access to the west stand?

The Police requested that the fans remain seperate, one of four games this season that will be enforced by them.

[Fantastic Mr Catpiss]

Re: WEST STAND : Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:23 pm  

behind the stick wrote:

The Police requested that the fans remain seperate, one of four games this season that will be enforced by them.

salford, hull fc and which other opponent?

wigan? saints? just purely from a numbers pov.

YED79 wrote:

surprised Salford are not in that too, had a many a brick thrown at me at the willows.

you'd think they'd be keeping hold of all the bricks since their stadium is being done on the cheap* now.


*if at all.

: Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:25 pm  

well i think it's stupid, i stand there week in week out with my 8 year old, never had any trouble!

saints is the only match i don't to be honest, too crowded 8 year old can't see

: Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:28 pm  

'Hitman' Norvern Soul wrote:

Police regulations. They are only really used - at no expense to the club, as they have to do so by law - for three matches per season - Hull FC, Hull KR and Saints.

The Hull clubs because of Police intelligence sharing and protection of the general public, and Sintelluns because of the sheer amount of people congregated in a public place (ie, the biggest crowd of the season).

the club do pay for policing, btw


nowt for nowt in this world

Re: WEST STAND : Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:40 pm  

you'd think they'd be keeping hold of all the bricks since their stadium is being done on the cheap* now.


*if at all.[/quote]

like saints

: Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:54 pm  

behind the stick wrote:

No, the club get charged a considerable amount of money for their presence, add to the list salford for this years policing.

.

When did this start?
Last year, the Police were doing so out of the interest of Public safety.

: Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:59 pm  

'Hitman' Norvern Soul wrote:

When did this start?
Last year, the Police were doing so out of the interest of Public safety.

they've always charged, it goes up if the crowd goes up over a certain amount or there's concerns expressed about away fans. ie hull fc last year when they smashed places up pre and post match.

police don't do owt for free!

: Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:02 pm  

slimwire66 wrote:

they've always charged, it goes up if the crowd goes up over a certain amount or there's concerns expressed about away fans. ie hull fc last year when they smashed places up pre and post match.

police don't do owt for free!

They don't charge the club for it, they do it to prevent such instances, hence why they turn out for specific matches; matches targetted by Cheshire Police as potential risks to public order. Or, so I (we) was told last season by the stadium manager.