FANS WILL NOT BE BANNED FROM AWAY GAME

Last updated : 17 April 2002 By Rob Stanway

The Sentinel yesterday claimed that Stoke were seriously considering banning City fans from travelling to the Britannia Stadium if the two teams met in the play off semi finals.

Mr Temme said

"As far as we're concerned, there is no reason whatsoever for fans ever to be banned from Ninian Park. Everyone is welcome to come down to Ninian Park. We'll make the arrangements for teams to do so. If a club is not able to receive supporters from a visiting club, then you've got to question whether or not they should be in the league at all. The whole purpose is to play the game in front of supporters. Banning away fans is a dangerous road to go down. I can't see it being supported by the Football League."

Cardiff City have denied that they may be banning away supporters and all Cardiff City sources and the BBC have suggested that it is Stoke City wanting to ban Cardiff City supporters in an attempt to avoid violence. Stoke have been in talks with police from Staffs and South Wales aswell as representatives from Cardiff City FC and there will not be a ban of away supporters.'

Hopefully the police will not over-react as the Manchester Police did at Oldham vs Stoke City.. Just like the crowd sang.. "what a waste of money".