: Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:54 pm  

removed on youtube, but still on yorkshire evening post website.

: Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:55 pm  

WANDERER wrote:

Sure?

I don't remember him being attacked while he was at Runcorn and I was a regular supporter until they left for St Helens.

: Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:56 pm  

Hillsborough Lad wrote:

Racism?!

I've seen the video and I can't see anyone who's an ethnic minority. Sounds like a very poor attempt at blame shifting to me!!

Very poor indeed. I've heard racist comments at several places in recent years, but never from Doncaster supporters.

: Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:10 pm  

Keepmoat Statement. http://www.keepmoatstadium.co.uk/news/page.php?id=32 Statement re Dons Match Shane Chalmers, General Manager of the Keepmoat Stadium said: “The Dons challenge cup game against Queens ARLFC was called off due to crowd trouble (March 7 2009). “Rugby prides itself as being a family sport and such instances are very rare. “The CCTV footage was immediately made available to the Police who took this away for evidence gathering on those involved in the incident. A joint meeting has been called to discuss the incident and we will work with the Dons and Police to ban fans involved and in this type of incident from future matches. “The stadium was properly staffed and took action by the book including contacting the police and as such we are pleased with the way our staff handled the situation. Dave Marshall, CEO of the Doncaster Dons said: “We are working in partnership with the SMC and working closely with the police to investigate this incident. The SMC did everything possible to prevent this incident and were in contact with the police at all times.

Keepmoat Statement. http://www.keepmoatstadium.co.uk/news/page.php?id=32 Statement re Dons Match Shane Chalmers, General Manager of the Keepmoat Stadium said: “The Dons challenge cup game against Queens ARLFC was called off due to crowd trouble (March 7 2009). “Rugby prides itself as being a family sport and such instances are very rare. “The CCTV footage was immediately made available to the Police who took this away for evidence gathering on those involved in the incident. A joint meeting has been called to discuss the incident and we will work with the Dons and Police to ban fans involved and in this type of incident from future matches. “The stadium was properly staffed and took action by the book including contacting the police and as such we are pleased with the way our staff handled the situation. Dave Marshall, CEO of the Doncaster Dons said: “We are working in partnership with the SMC and working closely with the police to investigate this incident. The SMC did everything possible to prevent this incident and were in contact with the police at all times.

: Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:04 pm  

My Name's Dick wrote:

Where is the video ?

Dont worry Dick.. the authorities have that video..

[Wanderer]

: Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:05 pm  

Doc Holliday wrote:

I don't remember him being attacked while he was at Runcorn and I was a regular supporter until they left for St Helens.

I believe the incident being referred to happened in a Doncaster v Runcorn fixture at Tattersfield (but time does play tricks). IIRC it was really more a slap than an attack (not that it makes it any less wrong).

[Wanderer]

: Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:15 pm  

Rob-Donny wrote:

removed on youtube, but still on yorkshire evening post website.

Their headline says it all IMO ... Fighting Leeds fans halt cup clash

: Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:20 pm  

scorer wrote:

Anyone know why the Queens player was given the yellow card following the touch judge going on to the field to speake to the ref just before the game was stopped? Reported in league express as "dissent" but wonder what was said.

The yellow card incidents were:

40min - Queens 12 - Persistant High Tackle (3rd offence)
54mins - Queens 15 - Dissent

: Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:35 pm  

Has anyone got the line outs for both teams? I have been unable to find them anywhere.

Thanks

: Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:13 am  

there's alot of rubbish going around in this thread isn't there.

If queens do get thrown out of the competition like a lot of you are saying the surely doncaster should be too. the queens fans wasn't fighting themselves.