FIL wrote:On arriving at the ground around 7.30 we were once again disappointed to see loads of away fans in the Northstand. When we go to opposition grounds we are directed towards a particular stand, and consequently go there. Why can't we enforce the same at BV ??
There have been several near-misses in recent games in the Northstand, and IMHO unless the club sort this out, I believe it is only a matter of time before it kicks off again, and we would potentially be looking at another fine from the RFL for failing to control our supporters (regardless of whether we started it or not !!)
I have to agree regarding the level of vocal support in there last night....not heard it that loud for ages (but that might be due to us not having competed for ages !!)
Please I have been going to Belle Vue for far too many years and we have never had segregation and I don't think I have seen any real threat of violence. The question therefore is segregation the problem despite the fact that it does not officially apply. I would be annoyed if someone said you must stand there when in the past I have moved from the north terrace to compost corner.
I would not worry because we may not have a north stand next season to be segregated into.