Huddersfield Town appeal for help to catch yob fans

Dec 18 2008 by Neil Atkinson, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

TOWN fans have been urged: Shop the missile yobs.

The club are trying to track down hooligans who have thrown coins and bottles onto the pitch during matches at the Galpharm Stadium.

And, as they appealed for help from genuine fans to catch the culprits, they admitted the club could face sanctions – including large fines from the FA.

Penalties could also mean certain sections of the ground being closed off for future games. And, in a worst-case scenario, the club could be forced to play matches behind closed doors.

Town secretary and director Ann Hough spelled out the risks.

“Our Safety Officer has raised concerns that we were beginning to experience repeated incidents of objects being thrown at our towards the playing area.