Huddersfield Town and Leeds United fans in court over football violence

May 15 2009 by Sam Casey, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

And Kirklees Det Chief Insp Dave Knopwood said: “We will not tolerate violence before, during or after football matches and this demonstrates the lengths we are prepared to go to stamp it out.

“The people who do involve themselves in such offences are not fans and do not represent the thousands who regularly attend the matches in Huddersfield.

“The police work closely with Huddersfield Town Football Club to ensure that we are able to cut out any elements of disorder and deal robustly with anyone committing such offences.”

Huddersfield Town chief executive Nigel Clibbens said: “People who see football as an opportunity to cause disorder and participate in violent conduct have no place at the Galpharm and are not seen as the true supporters they often purport to be.

“They are certainly not welcome here.”