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[Duffers]

Not so sure about calling it a non-derby. That was some 'limbs' (as the yoof say) in the Utd end after Rashford's goal. Tell those fans it's not a hotly contested derby. 

Of course I'm aware Utd's true rivals are Liverpool, before anyone calls me out.

The proliferation of "limbs" is another reason why I hate modern football.

[Bob Fossil]

can somebody explain to me why the police alowed a local derby  to be kicked off at 3 30 pm
and our local derbys have to be  kicked off after breakfast.
or are the veiwing figures on sky more important than safety

Because their fans can be trusted to behave.

Really? Old Trafford is one of the most horrible and oppressive grounds in the country and Maine Road was even worse! Not sure about the new place as only been twice, but doubt it will be much different.

Far more likely to get lamped at either of those than the Hawthorns. 

More to do with the fact that they play each other multiple times every season and they are better at policing inside the ground and organising ticket allocations.

[SuperBob2002]

Not so sure about calling it a non-derby. That was some 'limbs' (as the yoof say) in the Utd end after Rashford's goal. Tell those fans it's not a hotly contested derby. 

Of course I'm aware Utd's true rivals are Liverpool, before anyone calls me out.

The proliferation of "limbs" is another reason why I hate modern football.

And the fact it costs an arm and leg to attend?

[Duffers]

Not so sure about calling it a non-derby. That was some 'limbs' (as the yoof say) in the Utd end after Rashford's goal. Tell those fans it's not a hotly contested derby. 

Of course I'm aware Utd's true rivals are Liverpool, before anyone calls me out.

The proliferation of "limbs" is another reason why I hate modern football.

And the fact it costs an arm and leg to attend?

You know what? I'm going to allow this.

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can somebody explain to me why the police alowed a local derby  to be kicked off at 3 30 pm
and our local derbys have to be  kicked off after breakfast.
or are the veiwing figures on sky more important than safety

Because their fans can be trusted to behave.

Really? Old Trafford is one of the most horrible and oppressive grounds in the country and Maine Road was even worse! Not sure about the new place as only been twice, but doubt it will be much different.

Far more likely to get lamped at either of those than the Hawthorns. 

More to do with the fact that they play each other multiple times every season and they are better at policing inside the ground and organising ticket allocations.

When I lived in Manchester, especially when City were still at Maine Rd, the games were strict midday kick offs with no pubs in the area open before or after. Pretty sure there was minor riot after one Maine Rd game near my student halls.

As others have said, these days the importance has been diluted and the games sanitised to the point it's just another fixture for the tourists inside the ground. It was really noticeable watching on telly how little atmosphere there was, even when City were behind. Their fans just turn up and wait to be entertained.

[Ted Maul]

Compare and contrast the atmosphere at the Manchester derby with that at the AFC Wimbledon vs Milton Keynes game. It's poles apart, one actually means something and the other is a TV show.

[NewWanker]

Not so sure about calling it a non-derby. That was some 'limbs' (as the yoof say) in the Utd end after Rashford's goal. Tell those fans it's not a hotly contested derby. 

Of course I'm aware Utd's true rivals are Liverpool, before anyone calls me out.

Ok I'll bite, what the fuck does limbs mean in this context?

[Woodman scoreboard]

Compare and contrast the atmosphere at the Manchester derby with that at the AFC Wimbledon vs Milton Keynes game. It's poles apart, one actually means something and the other is a TV show.

Hatred always creates a atmosphere look at us against wolves .......tribalism 

Sky are Gradually getting what they set out to do sanitisation of football so it's just a family day out like going to alton towers ...

[Bob Fossil]

Compare and contrast the atmosphere at the Manchester derby with that at the AFC Wimbledon vs Milton Keynes game. It's poles apart, one actually means something and the other is a TV show.

Hatred always creates a atmosphere look at us against wolves .......tribalism 

Sky are Gradually getting what they set out to do sanitisation of football so it's just a family day out like going to alton towers ...

I don't think Sky care one jot about the day out. It's far more interested in overseas rights and subscriptions. As someone else said, it's more of a TV show.

[SuperBob2002]

Compare and contrast the atmosphere at the Manchester derby with that at the AFC Wimbledon vs Milton Keynes game. It's poles apart, one actually means something and the other is a TV show.

Hatred always creates a atmosphere look at us against wolves .......tribalism 

Sky are Gradually getting what they set out to do sanitisation of football so it's just a family day out like going to alton towers ...

I kinda see where you're going with this. But no one wants to see violence or agro at games. It should be a safe environment for all to attend. 

A few years ago, Yeltz V Stourbridge was a really great and hostile atmosphere, but due to a handful of kids chucking stuff at opposition fans, and fighting outside the ground, it has become a sterile atmosphere, as fans are now segregated and there is a police presence. Both clubs are 100% correct to take this course of action, but it has killed the atmosphere off. 

Why can't fans create that atmosphere without acting like Neanderthal cunts, and ruining the experience for the majority of decent fans.

[Woodman scoreboard]

Nobody has said act like idiots but making a game goes hand in hand with not being like its a day out at cinema......and when it's like that people stand up and the vicious circle arises ......I'm up in the heavens in the East stand so it doesn't affect me but the stewards are being like storm troopers in the millennium corner and leave the Smethwick alone