Fußball „Black Country Derby“
Bloody riots in England – professional takes daughter from the stands
Status: 29.01.2024 | Reading time: 3 minutes
A West Bromwich fan is taken away by English police officers covered in blood. Meanwhile, Wolverhampton fans chanted: “Let him die”
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For the first time in twelve years, spectators were admitted to the derby between rivals West Bromwich and Wolverhampton. The fans of both clubs are enemies. There were massive riots at the FA Cup. Even corner flags were used as weapons.
The duel between West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers is widely regarded as the most eccentric of all English derbies. But on Sunday evening it was also the bloodiest. Nasty brawls overshadowed the game. The two cities are almost 15 kilometers apart and the FA Cup game was the first meeting between the two arch-rivals with permitted spectators in twelve years. But that was obviously not a good idea.
The area north and west of Birmingham is called “The Black Country” because coal mining was once particularly intensive here. That’s why the explosive duel between the two teams is known as the “Black Country Derby”, this time in the fourth round of the cup. Second division team (Bromwich) against Premier League club (Wolverhampton), it could have been an exciting showdown. But football became a minor matter.
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After the serious riots it even had to be interrupted. Immediately after former Hertha player Matheus Cunha gave the Wanderers a 2-0 lead in the 78th minute, the situation escalated completely. While the players were already standing in the center circle to take the kick-off, several dozen supporters brutally attacked each other, and some fans stormed the interior. Police and stewards tried to get the situation under control.
Kyle Bartley with his daughter in his arms
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There were stadium announcements, but they did not immediately help calm the situation. Some professionals tried to de-escalate the situation, but in vain. Some of them had already brought their families from the stands. Albion defender Kyle Bartley was seen holding his daughter on the pitch after he rushed to get her out of harm’s way.
Six arrests – and more to come
The players from both teams initially stood on the sidelines in shock, but went into the dressing room after the referee team decided to stop the game. Players called their families to make sure they escaped safely. After a 39-minute compulsory break, the game at The Hawthorns stadium was restarted by referee Thomas Bramall. From then on, police and stewards patrolled almost the entire edge of the pitch. After Pedro Neto’s first goal (38′) before the break, rockets flew into the area of the celebrating away fans.
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“The riots at the Black Country derby between West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers are completely unacceptable,” the English Football Association FA wrote in a statement after the game: “Safety is of the utmost importance and the behavior of those involved is dangerous and inexcusable . We will investigate these serious incidents together with the clubs and relevant authorities and the appropriate action will be taken.” A harsh punishment for Albion is inevitable, with a partial closure of the stadium being one of the options the FA is said to be considering.
The responsible West Midlands Police announced on Monday morning that six men between the ages of 16 and 58 had been arrested – and at the same time announced as a result of the investigation that there would be further arrests. Accordingly, a man was arrested because he is said to have used a corner flag as a weapon, and other people are in custody for the alleged attack on police officers and for breach of the peace. It was said that there were four West Brom fans and two Wolves supporters. All have been released on bail. According to official information, several police officers were injured. The investigation continues. In order to identify the instigators, the material from surveillance cameras and body cameras is evaluated. Those involved must expect harsh penalties, exclusion from clubs and stadium bans.
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Side note: For the first time since 1996, Wolverhampton have won at West Bromwich and are in the round of 16 of the competition. The game ended 2-0.
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