Once again, more embarassing and violent behavior by some DCU "fans".

and lot 8

 

It was apparently the utter lack of any security in Lot 8 that likely allowed the incident there to go on as long as it did.

 

i don't know, i've seen police curisers after every game chasing people away from lot 8. i don't think it's reasonable or desirable to expect security to be everywhere all the time. instead, i'd rather see people who are witnessing this s*** step up and try to stop it. if they can't for whatever reason, go and get some help. venting out here is useful to some degree, but probably less efective.

 

Well, I have been on a couple of SE trips to the Swamp where various incidents happened, like being jumped by a bunch of people when leaving the stadium one time, another time a Metros 'fan' decided to break the window of our bus with his bare hands. In fairness the ESC have encountered similar stuff at RFK in the past, too. I don't hold every Metros fan accountable for those incidents though, and I think some of this hand-wringing is a bit overdone.

In terms of what could be done to avoid these situations, it is being a bit unrealistic to say that having 'better security' in Lot 8 is going to solve the problem. Lot 8 is a huge area. What if visiting supporters park in another parking lot ? Are you going to fill each and every parking lot with security every game on the off chance of something kicking off with away fans? Of course not.

What might be more practical is encouraging visiting supporters groups to contact DC United directly before making a trip, and making arrangements for them to stand in a pre-assigned area so security can plan accordingly. After the game they should have a few security guys escort them to their bus/van. Its would be simple to implement, and would probably avoid 90% of the incidents that occur outside the stadium.

 

This is a very good idea!

 

Good ideas have no place on Big Soccer

Pos rep all around for thinking.

Thx,

Jay!

 

I was there and missed the punch thrown, but witnessed everything that happened afterwords. CSC is a joke. I tried to get them to get MPD and some medical help for the guy that was assulted, which they did neither.

The story is too long to rehash at this point, but Rob had a point that I should write everything down and he'd give it to Mr Zakk.

Rob, if you still think it'll do any good, I'll do it and email it to you. I remember all CSC id numbers and faces of those that refused to identify themselves. I'm also gonna PM Magpie and let him know what I saw.

 

Just a quick FYI, but the Revolution supporters' rental van that was pelted with bottles thrown by a number of United "fans" caused damage to the tune of $800, and could go higher. I understand legal proceedings may now be initiated to fight this.

The Magpie

 

"I think it's a good idea that everyone who witnessed this write a letter to KP, DC, and to CSC. I know many believe it wont do much, but at least it's on record."

If anyone who is willing to do this can, and can provide a copy to include with the complaint that will be filed by the Midnight Riders, please PM me.

Thank you,

The Magpie

 

What happened this past weekend is obviously a horrible incident caused by a couple of morons. Thankfully, our NE friends made it home OK.

Now we've got people raising complaints left and right about it. But do we really need the knee-jerk reaction that is sure to follow? Does anybody remember the last time a chorus of complaints were raised about seat-hopping? CSC in their wisdom, reacted to United's call for more enforcement by putting up barricades into the seating area. It cut down on seat hopping, alright. And all we had to pay for it was a little inconvenience, and one McOwen broken leg.

The trick to rectifying the situation is for United to get CSC to just do their job as described now. Adding new policies won't matter. The people who don't do thier jobs now, won't when their job becomes more complicated. And adding a new layer of 'security' is more than likely just going to cost us another broken leg.

I'm not saying that folks should stand by and boldly do nothing. I would just like to see similar situations prevented without the addition of foolish policies.

 

If a fund is created please PM me and I'll contribute.

 

Ditto.

 

Just a wee bit edited in the interest of the greater good - MFC

i will never go to dc ever again. very few people there have respect or class for faithful and loyal traveling fans of opposing teams. i have now lost all respect for almost everyone in DC, minus the few that came to help the situation.

 

United_Caps_Fan, did you get a good look at the bottle throwers?

If so, I think you should contact the cops if you see them at the next home game (which isn't until September 11th, right?).

Did anyone file an official police report with MPD, especially since damage was done to the rental van?

Oh, and if there is a fund to pay for damages to the van, I'll pitch in as well.

 

United_Caps_Fan,

Fiero20 was the one who got assaulted at the match, simply for showing his support for the team he loves, which was just one of many unfortunate incidents that took place on Saturday evening. Maybe his tone is a bit harsh, but isn't at all unexpected considering what happened, so you might consider that and cut him a little slack.

If you want to call him a "tool" for being rightfully pissed about the experience, then so be it.

The Magpie

 

I am glad that no-one was hurt and yet very ashamed by being a DC United fan that is now being assosiacted and tarnished by a group of a-holes that don't realize that this is nothing but a game. I see players from oposing teams go and hug each other after the match and when different countries (who might be at conflict) play they even exchange shirts. I don't see how supporting your team includes harrasing and fighting with other fans. Yelling for your team and singing degrading songs about the referee and other fans is one thing (even giving a finger now and then) however trying to hurt someone is completely different. On the field you would get a red card and a fine - I would like to find these a-holes and do the same.

One again - as a DC United supporter I would like to appoligize to any Revs fans for the behavior of a few. Hope to see you at the next DC-Revs game. (I'll be the one giving you the finger yet also handing you my handshake)

-The Far Side