you don't have to act like a twat. One time the Madrid police waded in to some blues, right outside the ground. there was nothing going on they just wanted to hurt us. in Barca a few got wallets stolen, one lad grabbed a thief and threw him against a wall. police were called, me, jess, him and a couple of others were put against a wall and threatened with detention. the thief was allowed to go free.Explaing your rights to a baton wielding cop can end less positively than first hoped.
Best advice for anybody going is to not act like twats. They are waiting for any sign of aggression. Fool them by being cool, happy to be there and friendly to the locals.
Works for us.
you don't have to act like a twat. One time the Madrid police waded in to some blues, right outside the ground. there was nothing going on they just wanted to hurt us. in Barca a few got wallets stolen, one lad grabbed a thief and threw him against a wall. police were called, me, jess, him and a couple of others were put against a wall and threatened with detention. the thief was allowed to go free.
I wasn't. I was telling it as I have experienced it. In Bordeaux after the World Cup the cops were itching to get stuck in.
It nearly kicked off and played into their hands. Just calming jets disarms them. Although in Celta Vigo the cops set about us and we reciprocated.
I wasn't making light of it I was acknowledging the dangers and offering advice how to defuse potential problems.
I think you would gave a harder time being English and their tendency to tar all English fans as there for trouble. That makes it even more necessary but to give those cubes the excuse they want.
I've never had any issues on the 6/7 City awaydays in Europe but it's certainly not all cakes and nicey nicey with the local Police at some places.Concur with @Magicpole, if you behave there's little concern about police or authorities. Of course, some locales have a reputation and for those you have to ask yourself if it's worth it to attend
Camp Nou is a safe place to watch a match and even take your children, I've never worried about the police or safety - even with my 5 year old. Pickpockets? That's not exclusive to any locale
Concur with @Magicpole, if you behave there's little concern about police or authorities. Of course, some locales have a reputation and for those you have to ask yourself if it's worth it to attend
Camp Nou is a safe place to watch a match and even take your children, I've never worried about the police or safety - even with my 5 year old. Pickpockets? That's not exclusive to any locale
The police and city authorities in Barcelona see pickpockets, whores and beggars as part and parcel of the tourist industry.you don't have to act like a twat. One time the Madrid police waded in to some blues, right outside the ground. there was nothing going on they just wanted to hurt us. in Barca a few got wallets stolen, one lad grabbed a thief and threw him against a wall. police were called, me, jess, him and a couple of others were put against a wall and threatened with detention. the thief was allowed to go free.
There's a separate thread for jokes.Be nice if our club backed us occasionally.
I've never had any issues on the 6/7 City awaydays in Europe but it's certainly not all cakes and nicey nicey with the local Police at some places.
I think you not being an English football fan may cloud your judgement as to how 'friendly' it is mate.
I've never had any issues on the 6/7 City awaydays in Europe but it's certainly not all cakes and nicey nicey with the local Police at some places.
I think you not being an English football fan may cloud your judgement as to how 'friendly' it is mate.
I didn't have a problem with the police when we played you over in Barca mate but the Madrid police were a disgrace. There's obviously a different approach to policing in both cities. The Madrid police have a reputation going back many years and even treat the local people like shit.
"I wasn't". LOl. I think you need to read Bills post again. I think he was quoting you not calling you a twat.I wasn't. I was telling it as I have experienced it. In Bordeaux after the World Cup the cops were itching to get stuck in.
It nearly kicked off and played into their hands. Just calming jets disarms them. Although in Celta Vigo the cops set about us and we reciprocated.
I wasn't making light of it I was acknowledging the dangers and offering advice how to defuse potential problems.
I think you would gave a harder time being English and their tendency to tar all English fans as there for trouble. That makes it even more necessary but to give those cubes the excuse they want.
"I wasn't". LOl. I think you need to read Bills post again. I think he was quoting you not calling you a twat.
I'm not saying you're not a twat, just want to keep things friendly ;)
I didn't have a problem with the police when we played you over in Barca mate but the Madrid police were a disgrace. There's obviously a different approach to policing in both cities. The Madrid police have a reputation going back many years and even treat the local people like shit.