Kicked off on fratton Road

I didnt see anything

Only saw a guy with a bloody nose being treated outside the Good Companion, luck it tooks us bloody ages to find our coach as itlooks like our coach missed all the trouble, I'm sure our boys woulda stopped and offered assistance. Shouda been more control after the game, we walked outta the away end passed a load of coppers into the Pompey end to buy a drink off the burget van in there. Anyone else see the woman sat in her back garden giving us the finger as we walked out, silly old tart, wonder if she sits there every game and does the same to all away fans, lol

The 2 merthyr guys were with me yesterday.They were followed back to the companion pub by a group of pompy WHO JUST JUMPED THEM.Thankfully a bus stopped and intervened.I can tell you they both appreciated that.
The trouble is this pub was where we all were before the game and where a lot of city were parked, so surely the old bill should of manned it after the game.
I had my 10yr old with me yesterday who comes away with me, this has seriously made me consider attending away games with him in the future.I don't condone violence but when this happens you have got to defend yourself.
My two mates plus a fella from Brecon were ok but had quite nasty injuries the old bill took photos and all our names and addresses, somehow i don't think any thing will happen.
On a positive note after the delay etc the driver of our minibus got us back ta abergavenny in just over 2hrs
nice one Georgy boy.

The 2 merthyr guys were with me yesterday.They were followed back to the companion pub by a group of pompy WHO JUST JUMPED THEM.Thankfully a bus stopped and intervened.I can tell you they both appreciated that.
The trouble is this pub was where we all were before the game and where a lot of city were parked, so surely the old bill should of manned it after the game.
I had my 10yr old with me yesterday who comes away with me, this has seriously made me consider attending away games with him in the future.I don't condone violence but when this happens you have got to defend yourself.
My two mates plus a fella from Brecon were ok but had quite nasty injuries the old bill took photos and all our names and addresses, somehow i don't think any thing will happen.
On a positive note after the delay etc the driver of our minibus got us back ta abergavenny in just over 2hrs
nice one Georgy boy.

Unfortunately CF14 I didn't take my kids to the game yesterday for the same reason.

2 great old clubs that sadly over the years have got more than their share of thugs amongst their support.

By the sounds of it Pompey fans were the perpetrators of the trouble yesterday but if we're being honest we have similar idiots who pick on scarfers and other soft targets.

Im sorry but everyone knew something was going to go off yesterday so why are parents taking their kids to these kind of games and then cry foul afterwards..?

This is another case of bad parenting as your kids would have those memories with them for years. Shame on you as parents !!!

sorry m8 but i totally disagree with you,we did'nt expect any trouble and anyway loads of kids go to away games these days
and why should'nt they.

Bad parenting, your way off the mark.

Im sorry but everyone knew something was going to go off yesterday so why are parents taking their kids to these kind of games and then cry foul afterwards..?

This is another case of bad parenting as your kids would have those memories with them for years. Shame on you as parents !!!

what kind of person makes a comment like that?
im sorry mate but this is 2010 and i should be able to take my kids anywhere without wondering if they will be safe.
going to a footy match and expecting it to be safe does not make me a bad parent.

The 2 merthyr guys were with me yesterday.They were followed back to the companion pub by a group of pompy WHO JUST JUMPED THEM.Thankfully a bus stopped and intervened.I can tell you they both appreciated that.
The trouble is this pub was where we all were before the game and where a lot of city were parked, so surely the old bill should of manned it after the game.
I had my 10yr old with me yesterday who comes away with me, this has seriously made me consider attending away games with him in the future.I don't condone violence but when this happens you have got to defend yourself.
My two mates plus a fella from Brecon were ok but had quite nasty injuries the old bill took photos and all our names and addresses, somehow i don't think any thing will happen.
On a positive note after the delay etc the driver of our minibus got us back ta abergavenny in just over 2hrs
nice one Georgy boy.

Unfortunately CF14 I didn't take my kids to the game yesterday for the same reason.

2 great old clubs that sadly over the years have got more than their share of thugs amongst their support.

By the sounds of it Pompey fans were the perpetrators of the trouble yesterday but if we're being honest we have similar idiots who pick on scarfers and other soft targets.

Sorry cant agree with that at all. Only once when 2 Brighton supporters got done. But they were dealt with.Since then have not heard of any liberties taken with scaefers.

Im sorry but everyone knew something was going to go off yesterday so why are parents taking their kids to these kind of games and then cry foul afterwards..?

This is another case of bad parenting as your kids would have those memories with them for years. Shame on you as parents !!!

Wow i have never heard of such a Prickish statement. If you regard that as a sniping post then i apologise but please read your post again and see if you made a mistake there Chief.

As 1 of the 2 merthyr boys who got jumped near the Good Companion pub I would just like to personally thank the buses that came to our aid ( you know who you are guys) and for the retribution that was swiftly dished out.
As we approached the pub there was a large group of boys in the car park who, as we had previously been in the pub prematch, naturally assumed were Cardiff. However as we passed through them we started to receive a lot of aggro by the time we realised who they were the punches started coming in I was struck several times but managed to keep walking through the car park as the crowd turned on us we were then followed 100yds up the street before we turned and had a go. Unfortunately as has already been mentioned there were approx 12 -15 of them so to say it was a bit one sided would be taking the piss. The arrival of the buses signalled the end of our skirmish and I had a few tasty little injuries to take home with me.
The fact the police can turn what we thought was a Cardiff pub back to the Pompey without any warning or notice is beyond belief. Why was there no police presence within the car park to prevent something like this happening? Only they can answer that.

By the way alfie we werent the old timers you made us out to be I,m 33 and my mate is 42 ha ha

Glad you are now both ok . But if i was you i would be more concerned that city fans reckon you looked nearly 60 years old Chief I know you have had a hard life

i saw the guy getting arrested and the two older guys one holding his face cause of being punched , if i saw them getting attacked i would of helped , disgusting if i saw 2 portsmouth fans getting beaten up by a gang id try and help them too , these people are sick bullying fuckers.

The 2 merthyr guys were with me yesterday.They were followed back to the companion pub by a group of pompy WHO JUST JUMPED THEM.Thankfully a bus stopped and intervened.I can tell you they both appreciated that.
The trouble is this pub was where we all were before the game and where a lot of city were parked, so surely the old bill should of manned it after the game.
I had my 10yr old with me yesterday who comes away with me, this has seriously made me consider attending away games with him in the future.I don't condone violence but when this happens you have got to defend yourself.
My two mates plus a fella from Brecon were ok but had quite nasty injuries the old bill took photos and all our names and addresses, somehow i don't think any thing will happen.
On a positive note after the delay etc the driver of our minibus got us back ta abergavenny in just over 2hrs
nice one Georgy boy.

Unfortunately CF14 I didn't take my kids to the game yesterday for the same reason.

2 great old clubs that sadly over the years have got more than their share of thugs amongst their support.

By the sounds of it Pompey fans were the perpetrators of the trouble yesterday but if we're being honest we have similar idiots who pick on scarfers and other soft targets.

Sorry cant agree with that at all. Only once when 2 Brighton supporters got done. But they were dealt with.Since then have not heard of any liberties taken with scaefers.

I think you have a slightly romantic idea about the behaviour of some of our supporters.

Look I know theres the unwritten code of our 'boys' only kicking off with like minded boys from other clubs but we have plenty of morons who'll show off in front of their mates by verbally/physically abusing innocent bystanders and scarfers. Add this to shoplifting on an industrial scale from service stations, giving dogs abuse to stewards at away grounds and behaving like twats on trains and whilst we certainly aren't unique it is fair to say we have plenty of problems in our own back yard.

I agree though the Pompey cowards that attacked innocent Cardiff fans are exactly that...cowards.

Glad to hear you boys are ok i don't condone bullying and after yesterday i think Cardiff have lost all respect for Pompey it should have been policed better after the game

Im sorry but everyone knew something was going to go off yesterday so why are parents taking their kids to these kind of games and then cry foul afterwards..?

This is another case of bad parenting as your kids would have those memories with them for years. Shame on you as parents !!!

Sorry but I have to agree with the other comments on this, after all as 'responsible' parents should we have kept our kids away from the 2008 FA Cup Final?

Glad to hear you boys are ok i don't condone bullying and after yesterday i think Cardiff have lost all respect for Pompey it should have been policed better after the game

Tbf I think even the old hardore Pompey boys would be embarrassed too.

Im sorry but everyone knew something was going to go off yesterday so why are parents taking their kids to these kind of games and then cry foul afterwards..?

This is another case of bad parenting as your kids would have those memories with them for years. Shame on you as parents !!!

Parents take there kids to games cause its supposed to be a family sport !

Bad parenting ? I dont think so.. i and my son shouldnt have to be threatened anywhere we go (especially from 5/6 chav's).

Once again Thanks to the big fella in the green superdry T-shirt who came to my aid when he seen me throwing my son over a wall after he'd been punched 2/3 times, If i knew ur name i thank u personally !!!!!!

Glad to hear you boys are ok i don't condone bullying and after yesterday i think Cardiff have lost all respect for Pompey it should have been policed better after the game

Tbf I think even the old hardore Pompey boys would be embarrassed too.

The 657 crew are called that because it's their average age these days

Im sorry but everyone knew something was going to go off yesterday so why are parents taking their kids to these kind of games and then cry foul afterwards..?

This is another case of bad parenting as your kids would have those memories with them for years. Shame on you as parents !!!

Parents take there kids to games cause its supposed to be a family sport !

Bad parenting ? I dont think so.. i and my son shouldnt have to be threatened anywhere we go (especially from 5/6 chav's).

Once again Thanks to the big fella in the green superdry T-shirt who came to my aid when he seen me throwing my son over a wall after he'd been punched 2/3 times, If i knew ur name i thank u personally !!!!!!

That post is so sad Chief who in there right mind attacks kids ? That is so low. How old is your boy and is he ok ? Whoever that bloke was in green Cardiff or Pompey abig up to him

Glad to hear you boys are ok i don't condone bullying and after yesterday i think Cardiff have lost all respect for Pompey it should have been policed better after the game

Tbf I think even the old hardore Pompey boys would be embarrassed too.

yep, we are mate, no excuses for the wankers involved.
glad the two lads attacked got home safely.

As 1 of the 2 merthyr boys who got jumped near the Good Companion pub I would just like to personally thank the buses that came to our aid ( you know who you are guys) and for the retribution that was swiftly dished out.
As we approached the pub there was a large group of boys in the car park who, as we had previously been in the pub prematch, naturally assumed were Cardiff. However as we passed through them we started to receive a lot of aggro by the time we realised who they were the punches started coming in I was struck several times but managed to keep walking through the car park as the crowd turned on us we were then followed 100yds up the street before we turned and had a go. Unfortunately as has already been mentioned there were approx 12 -15 of them so to say it was a bit one sided would be taking the piss. The arrival of the buses signalled the end of our skirmish and I had a few tasty little injuries to take home with me.
The fact the police can turn what we thought was a Cardiff pub back to the Pompey without any warning or notice is beyond belief. Why was there no police presence within the car park to prevent something like this happening? Only they can answer that.

By the way alfie we werent the old timers you made us out to be I,m 33 and my mate is 42 ha ha

barnesy, sorry for your experience mate,glad your ok.
i've got a couple of ex soul crew mates i keep in touch with, gonna meet up with them for a beer when we are at your place.
don't tar us all with the same brush as the wankers involved yesterday.
still looking forward to a good weekend out in cardiff after christmas.

Im sorry but everyone knew something was going to go off yesterday so why are parents taking their kids to these kind of games and then cry foul afterwards..?

This is another case of bad parenting as your kids would have those memories with them for years. Shame on you as parents !!!

Parents take there kids to games cause its supposed to be a family sport !

Bad parenting ? I dont think so.. i and my son shouldnt have to be threatened anywhere we go (especially from 5/6 chav's).

Once again Thanks to the big fella in the green superdry T-shirt who came to my aid when he seen me throwing my son over a wall after he'd been punched 2/3 times, If i knew ur name i thank u personally !!!!!!

That post is so sad Chief who in there right mind attacks kids ? That is so low. How old is your boy and is he ok ? Whoever that bloke was in green Cardiff or Pompey abig up to him

He's 12 m8 and yeah hes fine ty ! The guy was deffo cardiff cause after we gave um a slap he ran up the road doin lol.

Actually it could have got very nasty cause there were a load of pompey fans behind us and they just stopped and watched and done nothing to help. when the old bill turned up they wouldnt believe me until my son come over the wall and told um and a elderly gent came across the road and backed me up.

Im sorry but everyone knew something was going to go off yesterday so why are parents taking their kids to these kind of games and then cry foul afterwards..?

This is another case of bad parenting as your kids would have those memories with them for years. Shame on you as parents !!!

WHAT A PRICK!

YOU are sooooooooooooooooooooooo stupid it is unreal!

THIS sport is promoted as a family sport - this game was escorted - We went on supporters coaches as they have full police liasons etc!

My child has been going to home & away fixtures including Chelsea & the Wembley's so WHY should I have given it any thought that he would see what he seen.

We were at the ground early - we watched the game - we had food after outside the ground - we mingled with "fans" - The fans mingling around the coaches were fine - the kids with their parents chatted as they passed us - we got on the coaches without any problem - great day had by all old & young and a win - not seen any trouble just lots of sad faced pompey fans!

HOWEVER as we drove past the "cardiff" pub segregated by police.......................... THESE "fighters" not "fans" as already said were in an allocated Cardiff Pub - this is an issue the police need to review for any futur3e fixture for other clubs! Thought it great to kick off............... we happened to drive by as it was all happening.

OH and SHAME ON ME - get real children would never go to ANY game home or away if you were to shield them!

The matter being made about the events of yesterday is how 2 innocent MEN were attacked along with the pompey landlord away from the GAME!

i remember this happening to 2 plymouth fans back in the 90,s under the bridge by ninian park pub one of them had a scarf on and the other a plymouth top,but lucky for them there was enough decent cardiff about to help them out and see them back to there car safely,these scum are wankers of the highest order and every club has them even ours,hope the 2 lads involved yesterday are ok.

Agree with the comments about taking boys to away games.I've got 2 teenage sons & would'nt be deterred from taking them away because of the actions of a few cowards, to stop because of these idiots would be a return to the 70's & 80's trips.Quite surprised at Pompey though, i can remember as a kid being on the Old grange with my old man surrounded by pompey & they were'nt interested in any of us, it was with the City mob they wanted a tear up with. They remained the only club to ever take the old Grange & earned a lot of respect, wonder what they would think about their new wave of hoolies?

Glad you are now both ok . But if i was you i would be more concerned that city fans reckon you looked nearly 60 years old Chief I know you have had a hard life

thats a Merthyr life for you mate

As 1 of the 2 merthyr boys who got jumped near the Good Companion pub I would just like to personally thank the buses that came to our aid ( you know who you are guys) and for the retribution that was swiftly dished out.
As we approached the pub there was a large group of boys in the car park who, as we had previously been in the pub prematch, naturally assumed were Cardiff. However as we passed through them we started to receive a lot of aggro by the time we realised who they were the punches started coming in I was struck several times but managed to keep walking through the car park as the crowd turned on us we were then followed 100yds up the street before we turned and had a go. Unfortunately as has already been mentioned there were approx 12 -15 of them so to say it was a bit one sided would be taking the piss. The arrival of the buses signalled the end of our skirmish and I had a few tasty little injuries to take home with me.
The fact the police can turn what we thought was a Cardiff pub back to the Pompey without any warning or notice is beyond belief. Why was there no police presence within the car park to prevent something like this happening? Only they can answer that.

By the way alfie we werent the old timers you made us out to be I,m 33 and my mate is 42 ha ha

barnesy, sorry for your experience mate,glad your ok.


i've got a couple of ex soul crew mates i keep in touch with, gonna meet up with them for a beer when we are at your place.
don't tar us all with the same brush as the wankers involved yesterday.
still looking forward to a good weekend out in cardiff after christmas.

No worries mate appreciate your post and look forward to welcoming the REAL Pompey fans back up here. If the idiots have any sense they'll stay away for their own safety

Cops were a waste of space anyway.

We drove down and before the game asked 2 local coppers which pubs were for Bluebirds fans and directions and the b'stards sent us to Smiffy's - we got there and it was like sending a pile of Jacks to the Corp!

Hence we didnt go in and when we asked the coppers outside there they couldnt believe we were sent there! It was as if they wanted us 2 get a kicking.

Pompey as always been mental, can`t believe people would expect anything else from Pompey, it`s a rough place. Can`t forgive them for taking the Grange End in 72

Im sorry but everyone knew something was going to go off yesterday so why are parents taking their kids to these kind of games and then cry foul afterwards..?

This is another case of bad parenting as your kids would have those memories with them for years. Shame on you as parents !!!

UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! Are you serious?

Unfortunately CF14 I didn't take my kids to the game yesterday for the same reason.

2 great old clubs that sadly over the years have got more than their share of thugs amongst their support.

By the sounds of it Pompey fans were the perpetrators of the trouble yesterday but if we're being honest we have similar idiots who pick on scarfers and other soft targets.[/quote]

Sorry cant agree with that at all. Only once when 2 Brighton supporters got done. But they were dealt with.Since then have not heard of any liberties taken with scaefers.[/quote]

I got the two Brighton lads out of it and into the ambulance..