Kettling, def., the confinement by police of a group of demonstrators or protesters in a small area, as a method of crowd control. The kettling of football fans now appears to be a standard part of police armoury, in Glasgow as well as in Paris. As a fan, it feels that police don’t like fans congregating, or even queueing, outside a ground, they would prefer to ‘kettle’ them in a claustrophobic area, where a small number of officers and horses can establish authority over the crowd.
When kettled, you are immediately aware of the danger. A crowd is a dynamic entity. Crushing is not inevitable, but everyone is vulnerable to a few bad actors. Decision making police always seem to be far away from the kettle. Policies were laid down, probably days earlier, the officers, vehicles and horses involved in the enforcement are, at best, several minutes away from an authorised action to de-escalate an incident.
What happened at the Champions League final, hours before kick-off, a kilometre from the stadium, was lazy and dangerous policing. French politicians and Uefa officials immediately blamed fans, that hoary old habit. Fans – people – deserve better.
The police actions in Paris on Saturday evening did not happen spontaneously. Rioting has been a growing problem in French football since the return of crowds, culminating in an out of control pitch invasion by Saint Etienne fans last night, after a penalty competition consigned them to Ligue 2 next season. Police response to a legitimate issue, was to profile football fans prejudicial manner.
For decades across Europe, authoritites too lazy or understaffed to police properly, expose fans to danger and intimidation.
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Best have you kebab before the swally………
BelmontBrian it’s allowed young fella. See you tomorrow.
Everton in for Ajer seemingly 💵💵💵,hopefully a sell on fee
Moderator, who asked you? Impertinent young pup! 🤣
Mod
I’d say better avoid a kebab altogether otherwise the spittoon will be working overtime.
BRRB
Ye neva told me BELMONT BRIAN was going!
Ya beauty!
BRRB
I aint been young for a long time ;)
Cheers PHILBHOY
BELMONTBRIAN
See you tomorrow pal!
28th August last year seems a long time ago.
HOOTS are great!
Moderator, unfortunately that’s us both. But we’re Tims
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Am curious about what SFTB sees as the legitimacy of the argument that the powers that b are happy with, and even promote, a culture war as it means we’re all too busy being distracted from fighting a class war…which IMHO is way overdue
GuillotineCSC
H.H.
Re the BBC vote for best ever team, each person is allowed 2 votes, so if you have voted once, go back and vote again.
Currently in first place – Barcelona 28% with Celtic second on 25%.
So looking forward to meeting up with some marvellous friends tomorrow, as some say ‘one more sleep’.
It’s all about family.
https://youtu.be/c-sonJId90Y
https://youtu.be/oMVe_HcyP9Y
https://youtu.be/YUUhDoCx8zc
Tom
Tried to vote a second time, however I was unable, stated that I had reached the maximum number of votes allowed.
Any hints?
Brian
Tam…at least ptovide the link? I voted earlier at 13% but always happy to help…again
H.H.
Brian…be good to meet up again tomoz ;-))
H.H.
BB
Use a vpn
Mod1888…are you suggesting we cheat lol
thehorrorCSC
H.H.
THELURKINTIM on 30TH MAY 2022 9:19 PM
Brian…be good to meet up again tomoz ;-))
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The feelings mutual my friend, a special group of friends.
I hope you and your extended family are well.
Brian
H.H.
Tom
Maybe if I let BBC Scotland know that I ‘suffer’ asthma (thankfully not) that I maybe able to gain an advantage and be allowed to vote again :)
Oh look, a shiny thing over there……….
Brian
Wow! 26% now.
27%
Only allowing me one vote,says I have reached max
Here’s the link for the vote:
Vote: Who are the best club side of all time? Barcelona? Man Utd? Liverpool?
If you use different devices.
Just saying like.
Vote: Who are the best club side of all time? Barcelona? Man Utd? Liverpool?
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/61311898
Copy link not working but if you go to the BBC website you will find the vote easily enough.
Thanks, Gene.
Hope you enjoyed Saturday.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61311898
Sitting on 27% behind leaders barca on 28%
Get voting.
Goodnight all
Vote on every device you have, phone, laptop, tablet…..you get one vote per device.
From the greatest live album ever recorded. The orrible oo.
https://youtu.be/yUBy4ZvpaJc
Voted , although I’m not sure why.😀
Do we get in to Pot 1 if we win the poll?
SONSOFERIN on 30TH MAY 2022 10:02 PM
Vote on every device you have, phone, laptop, tablet…..you get one vote per device.
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Thanks worked a treat, gonnae get Mrs BB to do the same on her phone :)
Again thanks
Brian
Ahead on 28% now
Leading 28%
BELMONTBRIAN on 30TH MAY 2022 9:15 PM
Tom
Tried to vote a second time, however I was unable, stated that I had reached the maximum number of votes allowed.
Any hints?
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Have you cleared your cookies?
Barcelona 27% Celtic 28%…so far…it’s the BBC…so I expect them to make up the final results
Just clear your cookies every time you vote, refresh the page and vote again.