wanderer Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Georgia Today doing a news reports where the president of the GFF is saying they expect UEFA to come down heavy on them over pitch invaders at the Germany games, and goes on to hint that the game v Scotland could be behind closed doors. GFF President Fears Stadium Closure for Scotland Qualifier Zviad Sichinava, the president of the Georgian Football Federation, claims he expects heavy UEFA sanctions after several spectators invaded the pitch during Sunday's Euro 2016 qualifier against Germany. "The national team might hold the match against Scotland in September without spectators. Of course, there will be monetary sanctions," said Sichinava. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 off!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANDYP Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Would be great if it was only Scotland fans allowed in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 GFF saying the following (Google Translate not the greatest) http://gff.ge/ka/News/Details/904 Georgia - With the combination of German viewers run almost as much debated topic these days , as he put in place of the meeting . In this desperate shemovardnebma , and viewers may also significantly affects our football . At a minimum , financial sanctions can not evade , is to be feared that the next home match against Scotland umaqureblod , held in front of the tribunes . UEFA verdict soon learn . This experience has made it clear that : the first - to tighten any violations of legal or administrative responsibility of , and the second - to improve the security measures . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Would be great if it was only Scotland fans allowed in TBH They have set a presidance with the NI fans in Belgrade. So those who have booked should be ok. That would be mental if we were the only ones allowed in. What was the crowd trouble like on Sunday? J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jailender Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I would think that would cause the locals to be very upset, and could result in it being a rather dodgy trip. Hope not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 TBH They have set a presidance with the NI fans in Belgrade. So those who have booked should be ok. That would be mental if we were the only ones allowed in. What was the crowd trouble like on Sunday? J Apparently 5-6 people ran on to the pitch throughout the game (one fan tried to kiss the feet of the Georgia captain). Did UEFA not force Zenit St Petersburg to play behind closed doors, and Bayern fans had to watch the game from a penthouse in a hotel behind the stadium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehead Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 TBH They have set a presidance with the NI fans in Belgrade. So those who have booked should be ok. That would be mental if we were the only ones allowed in. What was the crowd trouble like on Sunday? J There was no crowd trouble. The invasions were all isolated, solo efforts. The first (of 5-6) was one guy running on to kiss the feet of Georgia's captain Kankava. This was a joke, in response to footage from the previous day where a member of the Georgian media had walked on to the pitch during German training to kiss the feet of Schweinsteiger. There was a fair bit of euphoria about the German team being here, much of it cringeworthy. So, this should not be classed as crowd trouble but certainly a security breach. They may close part of the stadium, but I would be surprised if Sichinava's fears are made real and it's a behind closed doors affair. I reckon he's just trying to dramatise the situation so the invaders are vilified rather than celebrated. The first pitch invader got a standing ovation as he was escorted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Hopefully at least away fans are allowed. Edited March 31, 2015 by Squirrelhumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khana Lagur Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 There was a Georgian fan invaded the pitch the last time we played there in 2007. Can't these guys sit (stand) in peace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 There was no crowd trouble. The invasions were all isolated, solo efforts. The first (of 5-6) was one guy running on to kiss the feet of Georgia's captain Kankava. This was a joke, in response to footage from the previous day where a member of the Georgian media had walked on to the pitch during German training to kiss the feet of Schweinsteiger. There was a fair bit of euphoria about the German team being here, much of it cringeworthy. So, this should not be classed as crowd trouble but certainly a security breach. They may close part of the stadium, but I would be surprised if Sichinava's fears are made real and it's a behind closed doors affair. I reckon he's just trying to dramatise the situation so the invaders are vilified rather than celebrated. The first pitch invader got a standing ovation as he was escorted out. Cheers Bone. TBH I'm not bothered about good natured numpties. Happened last time I was at Murrayfield. (Streaker on the pitch). Just have plenty stewards and they will be fine. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Notice same stadium is hosting the European Super Cup a few weeks before hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisEDI Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I wouldn't worry about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattiescone69 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Can almost hear the sound of what a shitey home support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jailender Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 If it's a closed doors match, who exactly will be singing ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 TBH They have set a presidance with the NI fans in Belgrade. So those who have booked should be ok. That would be mental if we were the only ones allowed in. What was the crowd trouble like on Sunday? J Hope they don't ask for booking confirmations as nothing I've booked suggests I'm even going to Georgia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattiescone69 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 If it's a closed doors match, who exactly will be singing ?? Assuming they let us in that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothenburg83 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Hope they don't ask for booking confirmations as nothing I've booked suggests I'm even going to Georgia. Harvester! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathhibby Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 When do the Beaks meet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I wouldn't worry about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 TBH They have set a presidance with the NI fans in Belgrade. So those who have booked should be ok. That would be mental if we were the only ones allowed in. What was the crowd trouble like on Sunday? J Goodcall, Jamie. hope the weeman enjoyed his trip. At 1-1 on sunday, you must have thought, " here we go again!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimstroma Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 On a positive note. We will save money by not having to buy a match ticket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 On a positive note. We will save money by not having to buy a match ticket Apparently there was tickets going for something like 2 euros for the Gerogia v Germany game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 On a positive note. We will save money by not having to buy a match ticket Its not going to happen, we booked up in good faith. If the georgian FA can't control their home support thats their problem. Why should the TA be punished? We have one of the best, if not the best reputation for beng well behaved in europe. Plus as Bristol Hibby as already stated they allowed northen ireland fans to attend the game in belgrade when a closed game was planned. So a president has been set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Not that the home support being banned helped the northen irish score line, as serbia won the match. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/serbia-v-northern-ireland-a-ring-of-steel-and-an-empty-stadium-in-belgrade-28601006.html Northern Ireland fans were given a police escort to and from last night's European Championship qualifier in Belgrade.Security was tight before and after the match with Serbia amid fears that there could be trouble from home fans angry at not being allowed to see the game. Sadly, the 265 away supporters went home disappointed. Despite a strong first half performance, Serbia won 2-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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