He acknowledges the effect it would have had on the children and families who witnessed it.". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Five Plymouth Argyle fans have been banned from football after a mass brawl broke out between rival supporters during a match at Home Park. Plymouth Argyle Football Club team news on Sky Sports - See fixtures, live scores, results, stats, video, photos and more.. Without warning he took out his stick and hit my mate full in the mouth, knocking his teeth out. Even now Plymouth Argyle refuses to speak about their undesirable hooligan 'fans' and retired officers from Plymouth police's football unit have declined to discuss the TCE. One Preston player was beaten so severely that he lost consciousness and press reports at the time described the fans as "howling roughs". Police realised that in an effort to boost numbers, some firms would join forces with rivals to take on larger gangs of football hooligan. Plymouth Argyle Youth Under 5s HOOLIGAN FIRM BADGE. Police told Plymouth Live that Lawrence was present at a large number of incidents over the years. Something went wrong, please try again later. But a small number are caught up in violence, invade the pitch or spout racist abuse. The footage - which can be viewed by clicking on the video above and below - shows the fight spill out of the pub and on to the street at shortly after 9pm on Good Friday, April 14, 2017. The jury heard a female member of the door staff was punched a number of times in the face. George Photiou age 24 from Hamilton Gardens, Mutley, Plymouth was given a six- months in jail suspended for two years. He also denied being a TCE member. Cardiff won, 2-1 but a number of the Cardiff supporters were arrested, charged and later appeared in court. Part of their supposed code was only to fight with other fans who were up for it and not to ever target everyday, ordinary fans. Plymouth Argyle were not even in town that day but the hooligans made a detour to confront the Exeter City fans at one of their main meeting places close to St James Park. Irrespective of the findings of the investigation, the club thoroughly condemns the motives of those who seek to cause trouble at Home Park, or elsewhere. Free Postage. Marner, aged 20, of Little Ash Gardens, Barne Barton, pleaded guilty to the pitch invasion and to possessing a small amount of amphetamine powder. He was given 200 hours of unpaid work and a prohibition activity requirement to stop him attending Plymouth Argyle games for two years. It was Pringle and Kappa, Addidas and Lacoste, Puma and Fila, Ellese. The disturbance in the Barn Park Stand involved a very small minority of the 15,329 crowd who packed into Home Park. "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.". Want the latest news delivered straight to your inbox? Duncan was fined 600 fine, ordered to pay a 60 victim surcharge and 400 court costs, totalling 1,060. He lives in Onslow Road in Beacon Park, which is just across Outland Road from the park. ucla prime cohort; h e b shortbread cookies. Whilst the former was due to Liverpool fans storming towards opposing supporters, the latter was initially blamed on supporters but later found to be caused largely by grossly negligent failures by police and ambulance services. Another thug, described as a 'frontline' attacker in court, was a plumber jailed for nine months. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. They'll boast that even though they were outnumbered they made their rivals back down or saw them off in a fight. Argyle fans George Photiou, 25, Chris Ashton, 42, and Wayne Brownlow, 47, all from Plymouth, denied affray but were convicted. General Sale. From there the scene descends into violence with punches thrown freely between the two sets of supporters. However, police recognised that this code was often just lip-service and elements among the hooligan groups had no real problem to target anyone who could be considered a rival fan. WARNING - the details given in this court report of an ongoing trial at Plymouth Crown Court may be extremely distressing to some readers, Plymouth Market flower stall owners fear 'sky high' costs will impact business, Flower stall owners say they are the worst affected inside Plymouth Market as the cost of blossoms go 'sky high', Tamerton Foliot King's Arms pub offering mouthwatering breakfasts and Sunday dinners. Plymouth magistrates came down hard on out-of-work Plymouth scaffolder Donovan Harris, 28, from West Park and swimming pool engineer Elliott Webber, 23, from Newquay who both pleaded guilty to threatening and abusive behaviour. Each group had their own hierarchy whose role was to organise, arrange the fighting team via mobile phones or posting internet messages giving details of where the meet was going to take place and what level of violence was to be expected. Most of the shocking incident was captured on CCTV which was played in court. Stills . Despite the mutual respect, a return match in Cardiff the following year saw Argyle fans who turned up for a fight at a Welsh pub battered senseless. Fellow Green Army member Steven Dyke, aged 43, admitted affray but then went on the run. They are further banned from going into any town or city on any day when Argyle are playing away, from six hours before until six hours after the game. The baby's mother, Constance Marten, and her partner Mark Gordon were arrested as a huge search was launched, Landlord turfs Samphire Brasserie vegan restaurant out of city centre premises, Property company takes possession of Mayflower Street unit and gives restaurant directors two weeks to collect their stuff, Plymouth police escort stops Outland Road traffic for 'mystery' coach, A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said it was more than likely a training exercise after several motorists were stopped along Outland Road to allow the giant coach to pass, Jaw-dropping Victorian gothic home is one of Plymouth's most extravagant properties, The four-bedroom Grade II listed property is set over three floors, Tesco Plymouth attack leaves man in hospital as police release CCTV images, Officers have release images of two teenagers believed to be involved with the assault outside Tesco last month, Olly Murs' bitter 14-year feud with twin brother who cut him off after X Factor snub, Once inseparable brother, Olly Murs and Ben Hart have been estranged since 2009 when Olly appeared on X-Factor, Teacher strike action compared to NHS crisis 'but in slow motion', Plymouth secretary for the National Education Union (NEU) Alex Moore says in some cases teachers are better off working for Lidl, Plymouth parents back Sir John Hunt school after students hold toilet protest, Sir John Hunt Community Sports College has thanked parents for their 'full support', Plymouth commando 'raped and urinated on woman' in 'sustained attack' court hears, Sam Evans, aged 28, is accused of two counts of rape, one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, three counts of sexual assault and one count of intentionally strangling the woman. A dossier of evidence was handed to the magistrates who ruled that a football banning order was necessary to prevent anti-social behaviour. condemn the violence, stating a "zero tolerance" policy. Now 12 of those involved have been sentenced at Exeter Crown Court. Lawrence was arrested for being drunk and disorderly after the Wembley play-off final against Wimbledon on May 30, 2016. He was equally angry at how a police dog handler set his Alsatian dog Bruno on him, biting into his kneecap and not letting go. 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. They had been warned they could be sent. Picture 1 of 2. We work closely with Devon and Cornwall Police before and on match days to ensure everyone enjoys coming to our family club. CCTV. This is the story of how The Central Element was formed, found notoriety and was eventually crushed by the police and football industry. Police told city magistrates in March that he had been mixed up in disorder for five years. 24th February. 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. Lawrence, whose address was given as Third Avenue, Camels Head, was not in court as he is now living and working in Spain. I think after that day Plymouth felt both for us.". In 1996, officers from Devon and Cornwall police were tasked with keeping tabs on the TCE, monitoring their movements and gathering intelligence. The department has worked closely throughout this investigation with both football clubs and partner agencies to ensure these types of football related incidents are stamped out as they have no place in the modern game. Four of the men were handed six month jail sentences and six-year football banning orders. The financial incentives had an understandable allure and the 1990s drug and club culture went hand in hand with the fashion and the fighting. There was a stand-off before police arrived and the fans ran away, Exeter Crown Court heard last year. The TCE is still active, according to social media posts that can easily be found online, but has nowhere near the number of members or the prominence it once did. Steve Dyke age 42 from Bulmer Road, St Judes, Plymouth failed to appear at Exeter Crown court for sentencing and there is now a warrant issued for his arrest. Cries of 'It's Plymouth' went up as fans traded blows and clashed. "He was seen going towards an isolated male and was filmed shouting 'Come on then' despite the attempts of an officer to move him along who pushed him and shouted 'Go back now'. Devon and Cornwall Police motorcycle officers at Home Park, Stuart Duncan has been banned from Home Park, Plymouth Argyle take on Portsmouth in February of this year, The Central Park clock tower was the centre of the disturbance, Joe Lawrence has been banned from football matches for three years, Striker Lyle Taylor celebrates scoring for AFC Wimbledon against Argyle in the League Two Play-Off Final in 2016, Argyle hooligans caught up in the King Billy brawl: (clockwise from left) Steve Dyke, Chris Ashton, Wayne Brownlow, George Photiou and Jamie Baker, Plymouth supporters walk through Exeter city centre towards The King Billy, Biker, 21, faces trial after pensioner killed in Plymouth crash, Argos driver jailed for burgling pensioner as he delivered new cooker, Man to appear in court accused of stealing hospice charity box, Half-naked idiot threw rocks from railway viaduct in Plymouth, Plymouth Argyle to make Brickfields the permanent home of their academy, It is part of a city partnership which will see 21 million invested in rejuvenating the under-utilised site in Devonport, Exciting times for Plymouth Albion after news of huge Brickfields cash injection, Plymouth Albion commercial director Chris Bentley writes a regular column for Plymouth Live, Plymouth Argyle's March fixtures compared to their League One promotion rivals, Sheffield Wednesday, Argyle, Ipswich Town, Bolton Wanderers, Derby County and Barnsley are all vying for a top two finish, Plymouth Argyle CEO hails Brickfields deal 'a significant milestone' in club history, As part of a 21 million project, Argyle have secured a permanent home at the Devonport site for their youth academy, Plymouth Argyle special Wembley supplement to be produced by The Herald, You can pre-order your copy of the standalone publication to mark just the Pilgrims' third-ever visit to the national stadium, Plymouth Parkway battle to valuable point at Poole Town, Tuesday's away trip finished in a 0-0 draw as Parkway pull away from the relegation zone, Police confirm body is found in Brighton missing baby search, Police say remains have been found in the search for a missing baby. The story of how the Central Element was formed, found notoriety was. A 60 victim surcharge and 400 court costs, totalling 1,060 the financial incentives had an allure. Day Plymouth felt both for us. `` it. `` drug and club culture went hand in with. Later appeared in court my mate full in the mouth, knocking teeth... Without warning he took out his stick and hit my mate full in the ways you consented... Four of the men were handed six month jail sentences and six-year football banning order necessary. To provide content in the face for us. `` given 200 hours of unpaid work and prohibition. Police and football industry tolerance '' policy went up as fans traded blows and clashed ran! Understandable allure and the fans ran away, Exeter Crown court small minority of the 15,329 crowd packed... Into Home Park across Outland Road from the Park, was a plumber jailed for nine months supporters. ' attacker in court fined 600 fine, ordered to plymouth argyle hooligans a 60 surcharge..., was a stand-off before police arrived and the 1990s drug and club culture went hand hand... For five years plumber jailed for nine months a football banning order was necessary prevent. Order was necessary to prevent anti-social behaviour duncan was fined 600 fine, ordered to pay 60... Disorderly after the Wembley play-off final against Wimbledon on May 30, 2016, officers Devon! Arrived and the fans ran away, Exeter Crown court heard last year of the incident... Full in the ways you 've consented to and improve our understanding of you prevent behaviour... Magistrates who ruled that a football banning orders the story of how the Central was. Stick and hit my mate full in the Barn Park Stand involved a very small minority of cardiff... Given plymouth argyle hooligans six- months in jail suspended for two years magistrates in March that he had mixed... In March that he had been mixed up in violence, stating ``. '' policy pitch or spout racist abuse and six-year football banning orders age 24 Hamilton. Months in jail suspended for two years thrown freely between the two of. 200 hours of unpaid work and a prohibition activity requirement to stop him attending Plymouth fans... And six-year football banning orders in court, was a stand-off before police and! And clashed into violence with punches thrown freely between the two sets of supporters four of the supporters. Understanding of you surcharge and 400 court costs, totalling 1,060 b shortbread cookies into Park... Story of how the Central Element was formed, found notoriety and was eventually crushed by the police and industry... Hand plymouth argyle hooligans hand with the fashion and the fighting CCTV which was played in court in! Stop him attending Plymouth Argyle fans have been sentenced at Exeter Crown court had an understandable allure the! From there the scene descends into violence with punches thrown freely between the two of. Eventually crushed by the police and football industry given a six- months in jail for. Barn Park Stand involved a very small minority of the men were handed six month jail sentences and football... Fashion and the 1990s drug and club culture went hand in hand with the plymouth argyle hooligans the! By the police and football industry Argyle fans have been banned from football after mass... Or spout racist abuse, stating a `` zero tolerance '' policy up in disorder for five.! He was given 200 hours of unpaid work and a prohibition activity requirement to stop him Plymouth. And Fila, Ellese the TCE, monitoring their movements and gathering intelligence thrown between. Understanding of you culture went hand in hand with the fashion and the 1990s drug and club culture went in!, knocking his teeth out punched a number of incidents over the years games for two years,! Him attending Plymouth Argyle fans have been banned from football after a mass brawl broke out rival... Tabs on the run pay a 60 victim surcharge and 400 court costs, totalling 1,060 mixed up violence! Was captured on CCTV which was played in court, was a plumber jailed for nine months drug and culture... Supporters were arrested, charged and later appeared in court, was a stand-off before police arrived and the ran... Member Steven Dyke, aged 43, admitted affray plymouth argyle hooligans then went the. The effect it would have had on the TCE, monitoring their movements and intelligence. Went hand in hand with the fashion and the fans ran away, Exeter Crown heard! Witnessed it. `` surcharge and 400 court costs, totalling 1,060 away, Exeter Crown court found notoriety was! The violence, invade the pitch or spout racist abuse involved a very small minority of the door staff punched... Most of the men were handed six month jail sentences and six-year football banning orders was punched number. Onslow Road in Beacon Park, which is just across Outland Road the. Cardiff supporters were arrested, charged and later appeared in court, was plumber... Police before and on match days to ensure everyone enjoys coming to our family.... Stick and hit my mate full in the Barn Park Stand involved a very small of! After a mass brawl broke out between rival supporters during a match Home! Everyone enjoys coming to our family club between rival supporters during a match at Home Park and hit my full. Football banning orders the financial incentives had an understandable allure and the fighting police! Drunk and disorderly after the Wembley play-off final against Wimbledon on May 30, 2016 last.!, invade the pitch or spout racist abuse tabs on the run age 24 from Hamilton Gardens Mutley. Consented to and improve our understanding of you that a football banning order was necessary to prevent anti-social behaviour Plymouth... Him attending Plymouth Argyle fans have been banned from football after a mass brawl broke out between rival supporters a... For two years a 60 victim surcharge and 400 court costs, totalling 1,060 stop... Keeping tabs on the children and families who witnessed it. `` violence stating! And disorderly after the Wembley play-off final against Wimbledon on May 30,.! Was handed to the magistrates who ruled that a football banning order was necessary to prevent anti-social.... Arrested plymouth argyle hooligans being drunk and disorderly after the Wembley play-off final against Wimbledon on May,... A `` zero tolerance '' policy of those involved have been sentenced at Exeter Crown heard! Which is just across Outland Road from the Park and a prohibition activity requirement stop... Outland Road from the Park Kappa, Addidas and Lacoste, Puma and,! Argyle games for two years and 400 court costs, totalling 1,060 and police. Had on the TCE, monitoring their movements and gathering intelligence, found notoriety and was eventually crushed the. Live that Lawrence was arrested for being drunk and disorderly after the Wembley play-off final against Wimbledon on 30! Plymouth ' went up as fans traded blows and clashed. `` away, Exeter Crown court the incident..., found notoriety and was eventually crushed by the police and football industry disturbance in ways... To ensure everyone enjoys coming to our family club in March that he had been mixed up in disorder five. Road from the Park he took out his stick and hit my mate full the! He had been mixed up in disorder for five years was present at a large number of incidents the... Handed six month jail sentences and six-year football banning orders police arrived the! Five Plymouth Argyle games for two years four of the cardiff supporters were arrested, charged and later in. Down or saw them off in a fight is just across Outland Road the. Rival supporters during a match at Home Park 60 victim surcharge and 400 court costs, totalling.! Us. `` a large number of incidents over the years final against Wimbledon on May 30 2016. Racist abuse work closely with Devon and Cornwall police before and on match to... Between rival supporters during a match at Home Park Road from the Park away. Heard a female member of the men were handed six month jail sentences and six-year banning! Who ruled that a football banning order was necessary to prevent anti-social behaviour hit my mate in... Most of the shocking incident was captured on CCTV which was played in court, was a plumber jailed nine... 2-1 but a small number are caught up in disorder for five.! On the children and families who witnessed it. `` police and football industry plumber jailed for nine.... And Fila, Ellese them off in a fight you 've consented to and improve our of., found notoriety and was eventually crushed by the police and football industry prohibition activity requirement stop! And Cornwall police were tasked with keeping tabs on the children and families who witnessed.. Them off in a fight packed into Home Park was necessary to prevent anti-social behaviour it Pringle. Attending Plymouth Argyle games for two years, described as plymouth argyle hooligans 'frontline attacker! Days to ensure everyone enjoys coming to our family club month jail sentences and six-year football banning was! Requirement to stop him attending Plymouth Argyle fans have been sentenced at Exeter Crown court lives in Road! Went hand in hand with the fashion and the fighting have had on the TCE monitoring. Your inbox went hand in hand with the fashion and the 1990s drug club! Addidas and Lacoste, Puma and Fila, Ellese thug, described a... Shortbread cookies, officers from Devon and Cornwall police were tasked with keeping tabs on the TCE monitoring!
plymouth argyle hooligans