The defendants are also barred from Central Park around the stadium on any home matchday, again from six hours before kick-off until six hours after the final whistle. George Photiou age 24 from Hamilton Gardens, Mutley, Plymouth was given a six- months in jail suspended for two years. Along with the violence and racism, members of such firms were also known by police to be involved in drugs. 2023 Plymouth Argyle Football Club Limited. Duncan was fined 600 fine, ordered to pay a 60 victim surcharge and 400 court costs, totalling 1,060. Cries of 'It's Plymouth' went up as fans traded blows and clashed. Chris Ashton age 41 from Welsford Avenue, Stoke, Plymouth Ashton was handed 12 months in jail suspended for two years. Devon and Cornwall Police published CCTV stills of 15 suspected WIgan fans they wanted to talk to about trouble in and around the Barn Park Stand. Jamie Baker, aged 32, pleaded guilty to affray. The specialist officer told The Herald how TCE members would log onto hooligan websites where they could post details of their latest 'victory'. This video shows the moment a city centre pub descended into mass football fan violence which spilled out on to the street and terrified passersby. The five men are also banned from any city where the England mens team are playing in England, Wales and Scotland. Plymouth argyle vs Exeter city - Trouble under the stands 60,882 views Nov 22, 2015 82 Dislike Share Save T Y 256 subscribers Police / Stewards creating tension at half time. This gourmet day of eating put on by former head chef of The Waterfront will be one you wont want to miss. Six Plymouth later had to be taken to hospital for treatment.". "Argyle is a family and fan-focused football club. A football hooligan has been jailed for 12 weeks for his involvement in violence ahead of a game between Exeter City and Plymouth Argyle. All five men pleaded guilty to threatening behaviour causing fear of violence on Saturday November 27. Tickets Available. "Police dog units and an inspector have arrived and the defendant walks off with the large Plymouth group who continue to be in conflict with other fans.". I've embarrassed myself and embarrassed my family. 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Some would later claim this was all a myth - yet it was a myth which the hooligans-turned-lucrative-writers would later boast about as real in their Firm-lit. The court was told that police knew the game would be high risk. Exeter City and Plymouth Argyle football hooligans banned from matches after pub brawl Five defendants appeared in court after being convicted of affray. Click to enlarge. This incident took place well away from the club and was very much an isolated incident. But after his racist remark towards a player "the crowd fell silent and appeared to be in shock and disbelief", Plymouth magistrates were told in July. Picture 1 of 2. Both defendants were described in court as having previous good character. I am really remorseful - it was a huge, huge mistake.". Alle Bestellungen sind Sonderanfertigungen und werden meist innerhalb von 24 Stunden versendet. A FOOTBALL hooligan mob have been jailed after clashing with rival fans and police officers, with a judge saying their actions we a "throwback" to the dark days of the 1980s. After encountering a handful of Argyle fans, they were told to meet at what was purported to be the TCE's drinking home, The Britannia. In 1314, Edward II banned football - which in fairness was a violent rough 'sport' involving rival villages kicking a pig's bladder across a local heath - because he believed such an activity would lead to social unrest. He claimed they only "opened their gobs and gave it big spuds" after the "Old Bill" moved in. After hearing a probation report about Harris the court imposed a 200-hour unpaid community service order on top of the Football Banning Order. Now 12 of those involved have been sentenced at Exeter Crown Court. TCE used the same tactics as other firms to find their enemy, for that was how they saw them. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Harris, of Tailyour Road, Crownhill, did not oppose the order. Plymouth Argyle Youth Under 5s HOOLIGAN Badge. Matthew McGarry, 32, of Alvington Street, Plymouth, was . Both teams needed to win to stay in League One at the sell-out campaign attended by 400 Scunthorpe fans. The name was decided by founding members and makes reference to Central Park, where many encounters with rival firms took place. The beautiful. Stefan Szypillo age 54 from Hamlin Gardens Exeter was jailed for six months suspended for two years and a five-month night time curfew. ", Harris said: "My behaviour was out of control and I'm very sorry. Police confirm body is found in Brighton missing baby search, Police say remains have been found in the search for a missing baby. It's not formally organised. The Minerva, which dates back to 1840 and is built around a timber frame made from destroyed Spanish ships, was staked out by a young woman, the landlady says. Rivers spoke of entering menswear shop Cody Brothers where staff were "transfixed, counting Stone Island after Stone Island coat entering their shop". Each of the five men must also pay 85 costs. In 2005 one member of the specialist team told The Herald - under strict condition of anonymity - revealed that there was no 'typical' member of the TCE. At one stage TCE held a strong relationship with hooligan elements of Wolverhampton Wanderers. 20:00. They had been warned they could be sent. Duncan, a Pilgrims fan for 50 years, provided letters of reference in his defence from a former Argyle player and others. Trouble-maker Joe Lawrence was mixed up in violent incidents everywhere from Home Park to Wembley over more than three years, a court heard. 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The 17-year-old city youth has been handed a court order after a complaint by police who said he had been behaving badly for three years. He was issued with a five-year football banning order. Prosecutor Jenny Cater said: "In the second half he shouted 'You black c***' towards the players on the pitch and the crowd fell silent and appeared to be in shock and disbelief. Magistrates handed him an order which excludes him from Argyles Home Park and any other ground for three years. Plymouth Argyle fan, Jack Rice of Keswick Crescent, Estover also faced magistrates over his behaviour on that same day. 2 years ago POMPEY football thugs who terrorised Portsmouth city centre ahead of a Plymouth game were shown no mercy by a judge who threw eight hooligans behind bars for a total of nearly 10 years. Lumber wrote how in retaliation he "punched him in the head several times but Bruno was not going to give me up; he was locked on good and proper. He was given a three-year Football Banning Order. Lewis Harris, aged 25, Dylan Yardley, aged 20, Thomas Dunne, aged 29, George Mitchell, aged 25, and 20-year-old Keiran Harries have been told to stay away from the ground and not travel to other cities where the Pilgrims are playing. Football Banning Orders, always at least three years long, are automatic for criminal offences at matches and sometimes outside grounds and on the way to games. Some notorious Plymouth drug dealers who ended up in jail for their career choices were also strongly rumoured to be big players in the TCE, according to police, with one high-profile character alleged to have been a leading member - although other TCE sources disputed this. It's not like me to behave that way.". The leading prosecutor warned the jury that their case would highlight how all those involved were "members of, or associated with, the hooligan element of Plymouth Argyle - the gang which calls itself The Central Element, or TCE.". Alan Phillips age 49 from Ladysmith Road Heavitree, Exeter was handed 12 months in jail suspended for two years plus a curfew for 20 weeks from 9pm-6am. Over the last 12 months, some high-profile cases have seen Argyle fans barred from attending the game. The defendant is seen going with a group of about 10 - some put hoods and scarves over their faces. 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After the case Graham said he was a lifelong supporter. Lumber, in his book It All Kicked Off In Bristol, claimed that the "Old Bill" of Plymouth were the real danger. And cops likened the issues at Foremark Reservoir near Repton. Police were trying to separate the two sets of fans and the Argyle gang was breaking off into smaller pockets of disorder. The club said: "We do not, and shall not, tolerate discrimination in any form and the colour of a player's or supporter's skin, their gender, race, disability, religion, sexual orientation or gender reassignment should have no bearing on their ability to attend matches in an atmosphere free of intimidation. "In reality, the police were the only ones who caused me a problem down there because, quite honestly, the Central Element were no marks.". 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The word hooligan comes from the late 19th century, but football hooliganism goes back much further, to the 14th Century. Five were found guilty and two acquitted. The jury heard a female member of the door staff was punched a number of times in the face. The defendant walks off with the large group and continued to insult Bristol fans. In Harris' hearing Miss Cator for the prosecution said: "He was among a group of approximately 40 supporters moving towards the Clock Tower next to the Life Centre where the Bristol Rovers fans would have to come through to make their way to the train station - it's well known for public disorder. A disturbance broke out in the Barn Park End during the closing stages of our 2-1 defeat on Saturday afternoon, and footage will be reviewed as a matter of urgency. This newly formed department will continue to work in partnership to reduce these levels of incidents and deal robustly with those identified as being involved within disorder. This was a poor lapse of judgement. ", Probation officer Max Holgate said Webber was open and frank: "This was an act of football hooliganism and thuggery. Despite winning the game 3-2 Argyle were relegated to League Two football on goal difference, alongside Scunthorpe. "Plymouth Argyle completely disassociates itself from these offenders and their behaviour. "We are determined that Home Park will become one of the most family-friendly parks and inclusive stadiums in the country, but this won't be possible until people are confident that they are able to attend without having their enjoyment spoiled by other so-called supporters who seem to be of the opinion that they are entitled to break the law and ruin other supporters' entertainment.". They'll boast that even though they were outnumbered they made their rivals back down or saw them off in a fight. 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