Fc Basel hit with ban

FC Basel has been hit with a one match closed door match due to the fan difficulties at the last Basel-Grasshopper match. They were also fined €10,270. Add that to the lost revenue of a sold out stadium and the concessions that would be included and that hurts. I am not sure how affective this tye of punishment, but anything that helps to prevent these types of actions is a positive by me. http://www.uefa.com/footballcentral/News/Kind=2/newsId=49689.html

 

As expected FC Basel has apealed their ban. I imagine next week the one-match ban will be upheld.

 

In an attempt to stop the behavior of their fans from going overboard, FC Basel is trying to develop a relationship with the supporters clubs. In essence, FC Basel wants to convince the supports clubs that poor behavior will no longer be tolerated. In my opinion, a good way to send a point is to ban the supporters club that violates the fan behavior policy for a match. Then they would take FC Basel more seriously.
Link:http://www.uefa.com/competitions/UCL/news/Kind=1/newsId=50483.html

 

LNA has changed their ruling, Basel will not have to play against Servette with closed doors. Only the supporters section where the Muttenzer-Kurve are will be empty. This seems fair to me, the people who caused the problem will be punished, while the rest of the supporters can watch the match.

Link: http://www.uefa.com/footballcentral/news/Kind=2/newsId=53515.html

 

Does the LNA get part of the gate recipts at league game? This could explain why the reversal. But it does set a very dangerous precident. The supporters section is closed, but it could be possible for them to move sections. Thus not helping at all.

 

Amen to that.