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http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N...061020-1258.htm

 

 

Liverpool and Manchester United have agreed a number of initiatives ahead of this weekend's game aimed at preventing a repeat of the unsavoury incidents which have marred recent clashes between the sides.

The two clubs are keen to see an end to the incidents which have tainted previous meetings and have worked closely together to draw up a list of measures to put in place for Sunday's game.

 

These include:

 

# Liverpool fans being held back after the final whistle while home fans leave the stadium.

 

# Eighteen Liverpool stewards to supervise the visiting section of the ground, working alongside United's security staff outside and inside the stadium.

 

# The concourse at the away end of the stadium on Sunday being decked out with posters commemorating the Reds' glorious history, including the fifth European Cup.

 

# Liverpool legends Roger Hunt, Ian Callaghan and Tommy Smith participating in a pre-match tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton, who this month celebrates the 50th anniversary of his United debut.

 

# Disabled fans representing both clubs will participate in a half-time penalty shoot-out.

 

# Friendship pennants designed by Liverpool and United supporters will be exchanged prior to kick-off.

 

"Last year, in particular, there were a lot of issues when Liverpool played Manchester United," explained Anfield's stadium manager, Ged Poynton.

 

"Over the years, there have been an increasing number of problems at both clubs. Clearly, this is 100 per cent unacceptable and it's gone beyond the point wherewe can allowthis to continue.

 

"Both clubs held discussions at chief executive level and decided things had to change. Several measures have now been agreed.

 

"We're both saying to our fans we don't expect everyone to like each other, but there's a line which you simply can't step beyond. It's not right."

 

:P

Ostrich Man

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theres an article in the independent all about this, listening to talksport earlier with hawksbee and kelly dalglish talking to some scouse comedian, all agreed something had to be as its just starting to get out of hand.

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Barnesy_10

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theres an article in the independent all about this, listening to talksport earlier with hawksbee and kelly dalglish talking to some scouse comedian, all agreed something had to be as its just starting to get out of hand.

 

didn't they keep our fans behind before?!?! Seems the obvious thing to do for the short time after the match.

we always do at Anfield don't we, with the Mancs... though remember one manc shoulder barging the doors to get out and dislocating his shoulder after the FA Cup gam.

Andy @ Allerton

Andy @ Allerton

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didn't they keep our fans behind before?!?! Seems the obvious thing to do for the short time after the match.

we always do at Anfield don't we, with the Mancs... though remember one manc shoulder barging the doors to get out and dislocating his shoulder after the FA Cup gam.

 

Nope - they got us straight out and as you leave the ground to go into all the inbreds at the top - you've got Mancs pourint out of the turnstiles to your left and right - where several punches are exchanged - the coppers stand right back away from this - and when there are people getting punched as they walk up very little is done.

 

The mancs usually sing stuff about Heysel and Hillsbrough as you leave as well - one day there is going to be a massive kick off there.

Benitez

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didn't they keep our fans behind before?!?! Seems the obvious thing to do for the short time after the match.

we always do at Anfield don't we, with the Mancs... though remember one manc shoulder barging the doors to get out and dislocating his shoulder after the FA Cup gam.

 

 

they always let 'em all out the same time, which I thought was madness!

Guest Phil C

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Sadly, I doubt it'll make much difference - the hatred is too deep in some.

 

I often wondered why we hate each other so much.

 

When I started going to Anfield - in the late 60's - the hatred was already there and used to spill over into violence frequently.

 

It was 'a given' all the way back then - we just hated Man United and they equally hated us...

 

Anybody know why?

Barnesy_10

Barnesy_10

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Sadly, I doubt it'll make much difference - the hatred is too deep in some.

 

I often wondered why we hate each other so much.

 

When I started going to Anfield - in the late 60's - the hatred was already there and used to spill over into violence frequently.

 

It was 'a given' all the way back then - we just hated Man United and they equally hated us...

 

Anybody know why?

 

if the Mancs were London based would we have the same hatred? is it a North West thing?

I never really understood it.

 

As you say, it won't make any difference... if we get kept behind then there fans just wait down the road, where its probably less policed and more dangerous.

Benitez

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Sadly, I doubt it'll make much difference - the hatred is too deep in some.

 

I often wondered why we hate each other so much.

 

When I started going to Anfield - in the late 60's - the hatred was already there and used to spill over into violence frequently.

 

It was 'a given' all the way back then - we just hated Man United and they equally hated us...

 

Anybody know why?

 

 

maybe cos the rivalries between the actual cities goes back such a long long time.

DonRafa

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Sadly, I doubt it'll make much difference - the hatred is too deep in some.

 

I often wondered why we hate each other so much.

 

When I started going to Anfield - in the late 60's - the hatred was already there and used to spill over into violence frequently.

 

It was 'a given' all the way back then - we just hated Man United and they equally hated us...

 

Anybody know why?

 

 

We hate them cause they're inbred, woolyback talking, snipe-nosed gets...

 

They hate us cause we're likeable rogues, scally-like but funny heehee, noble Scousers - simple really :mischief:

Flasher

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Sadly, I doubt it'll make much difference - the hatred is too deep in some.

 

I often wondered why we hate each other so much.

 

When I started going to Anfield - in the late 60's - the hatred was already there and used to spill over into violence frequently.

 

It was 'a given' all the way back then - we just hated Man United and they equally hated us...

 

Anybody know why?

 

 

Big cities next door to each other will always be main rivals, just as neighbouring countries, schools, towns are etc.

 

As for the violence, nastiness, well that's just caused by a lack of intelligence. :detective:

Bigal

Bigal

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We're being kept in? I dont mind that at all.

 

If they want to batter us though, they will wait for us. Its more about what GMP will do if that happens.

Coyler

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We hate them cause they're inbred, woolyback talking, snipe-nosed gets...

 

They hate us cause we're likeable rogues, scally-like but funny heehee, noble Scousers - simple really :mischief:

:D

Grimes

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# Friendship pennants designed by Liverpool and United supporters will be exchanged prior to kick-off.

 

 

I think the last one is a stroke of genius, the sight of those thoughtfully designed pennants being exchanged between Steve G and Neville before kick off will definitely take the edge off my nerves and remind me it's just a sporting competition at the end of the day :lol:

Guest Phil C

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We hate them cause they're inbred, woolyback talking, snipe-nosed gets...

 

They hate us cause we're likeable rogues, scally-like but funny heehee, noble Scousers - simple really :mischief:

 

 

Yes, I think Loughborough University produced a research paper that proved this point... but surely they'd be happy to live in the glow of being a close neighbour of Liverpool?!

 

Just think of the profits that Manchester Airport will make, through sales of Liverpool memorbilia and the handling all the thousands, nay, millions of tourists on their way to Europe's City of Culture! Not forgettting all the jobs for Mancunians ....

 

In the 60's it was the Beatles, in the 70's and 80's it was LFC as European Champions and now we're back again - European City of Culture!

 

Ha! - no wonder they hate us!! :lol:

Coyler

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I wonder does the topic of the Manchester police's less 'caring' approach than that of Merseyside police crop up during these inter-club summits?

 

Even allowing for exaggeration, the facts about keeping the fans back, etc., seem pretty clear.

meepins

meepins

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Sadly, I doubt it'll make much difference - the hatred is too deep in some.

 

I often wondered why we hate each other so much.

 

When I started going to Anfield - in the late 60's - the hatred was already there and used to spill over into violence frequently.

 

It was 'a given' all the way back then - we just hated Man United and they equally hated us...

 

Anybody know why?

 

Unfortunately there is a very cliche answer to it, which is why the violence problem will ever fully be removed.

anny road

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Hmm being kept in is not so good for those of us who won't be on the coaches, it enables you to get spotted.

 

The half time disableds is good news though. Lets hope we win it.

 

 

THATS MY WORRY

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