Manchester United fans 'like vultures'

[Blyth]

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/safc/M...s39.6280236.jp

David Forster was working behind the bar in the away fans' section of the stadium during Sunday's game against the Black Cats.

The 27-year-old today told how several Red Devils' fans turned violent, ripping tills from the bar area before trying to steal the money inside.

Mr Forster, of Murton, who is employed by a catering firm and is in his third season working at the stadium, said: "You could see before the match started that they were getting angrier and angrier.

"Just before the game kicked off they went ballistic. They were just vultures going after the money. It looked like it would turn violent for a couple of minutes.

"The staff weren't hurt, but some were feeling shaken. How could the police let it get to that stage?"

"They need to get them (the fans) on banning orders."

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Superintendent Steve Neill of Northumbria Police said: "Additional officers were deployed in the key areas of the bar, particularly at half time, to prevent crime and disorder.

"These officers worked closely with club staff to ensure fans and staff were kept safe." A Northumbria Police spokesman said: "During the match police received a report that a member of staff had stolen a quantity of cash from the till at a kiosk.

"An 18-year-old man from West Boldon has accepted a caution for an offence of theft.

"A man was also arrested after an allegation that money had been taken from a till by a fan.

"A 24-year-old man from Ashton-under-Lyne was arrested on suspicion of theft and has been released on police bail.

Sunderland AFC safety manager Paul Weir said: "Activity on the concourses was monitored before and during the game, especially at half time, when police and steward resources were deployed on the concourse.

"This was done to ensure Manchester United fans could obtain refreshments in comfort and safety.

"Additional resources were deployed inside the kiosks to ensure the safety of the staff serving the Manchester United fans with those refreshments."

[PTR]

Bunch of twats.

[Gallows Kebabs]

Something not quite right with this lot like

[Andy.SAFC]

Went into the away end a couple of minutes into the game to get programmes from that bar and it was in a right mess. They'd smashed the shutter on the bar and ripped the tills out.

I then realised I was standing there with my coat unzipped and my sunderland shirt showing.

[Blyth]

Originally Posted by Andy.SAFC

Went into the away end a couple of minutes into the game to get programmes from that bar and it was in a right mess. They'd smashed the shutter on the bar and ripped the tills out.

I then realised I was standing there with my coat unzipped and my sunderland shirt showing.

Are you posting from the grave?

[Andy.SAFC]

Originally Posted by Blyth

Are you posting from the grave?

It was after all the trouble when I went in.

But the place was a right mess.

[dangermows]

the fuckers have doing this kind of thing all season

[Andy.SAFC]

Originally Posted by dangermows

the fuckers have doing this kind of thing all season

One of their cup games this season they ransacked the away end completely, didn't they? Smashed up the bar and got behind and started nicking stuff. Barnsley I think it was

[cocky]

I went to school with that lad in that article and I think he posts on here, or at least reads it.

[Freddie the Greek]

And to think some on here have nothing but praise for United's travelling support and their policies!