English Hooligans Off To World Cup?

[hutchy14 4]

British and South African police have foiled an attempt by English hooligans to sneak into the country for the World Cup via Dubai.Police minister Nathi Mthethwa also said around 3,200 identified hooligans had until Tuesday to hand in their passports to British police to prevent them travelling.

"A month ago some of them were trying to go via Dubai to come to South Africa and both the South African and UK forces were able to nip them," Mthethwa said.

He said around a dozen hooligans were intercepted but would not give details of where they were stopped. South African officials have said they are working closely with British police to prevent hooligans reaching Africa's first World Cup. .

"We really will not take any nonsense this time around... This commitment by the UK authorities (to ban these hooligans) is not just a commitment it is something concrete."

South African police have little experience of hooliganism which does not occur at soccer matches here, and are relying on spotters and intelligence information from European forces.

The minister said there was no substance to a report in South Africa's Sunday Times newspaper saying that chances of a terror attack during the tournament could be as high as 80 per cent and that Pakistani and Somali militants were running training camps in neighbouring Mozambique.

The paper said some militants may have already crossed into the country.

"There is no specific terrorism threat to South Africa as we speak. I don't think our intelligence is weak, we are able to challenge anybody with our intelligence," Mthethwa said.

But he added that this would not make security forces complacent.

"It would, however, be folly for any country to grandstand and proclaim that it is immune to terror attacks."

Analysts say that although no threats have been identified, the World Cup, as the globe's most watched sporting event, would be a tempting target for al Qaeda and other groups.

Officials have said they are paying particular attention to protecting eight matches but have only mentioned one of them, the game in Rustenburg between England and the United States on June 12, the second day of the tournament.

"The US has been targeted for some time, it will continue to be and it is not alone. There is this possibility wherever the U.S. is. We have not taken any chances," Mthethwa said.

He also dismissed threats from white right wing groups in South Africa, saying they were being dealt with by police.

Police have recently broken up what they said were right wing bombing plots, including a plan by white supremacists to plant explosives in black townships.

Africa's largest economy is still struggling to overcome racial tensions 16 years after the end of apartheid, especially in rural communities.

The murder of supremacist leader Eugene Terre'blanche last month stoked those tensions.

[Jimfanciesthedude 24,985]

hooligans have some balls by the way

the south african police will likely shoot first, shoot again, shoot some more, then search your bullet riddled corpse for your ID

[Bear 25]

None of the major hooligans can go or even want to go. It's just young upstarts that are not a patch on what the old Hooligans were like.............the ones that do get through will get owned by either the cops, locals or eastern Euro firms.

[hutchy14 4]

Never mind the police. The kidnappers would get them and make them shite themselves

[hutchy14 4]

None of the major hooligans can go or even want to go. It's just young upstarts that are not a patch on what the old Hooligans were like.............the ones that do get through will get owned by either the cops, locals or eastern Euro firms.

Spot on

[ClintonGrey 365]

Ah I see the Scousers tried to go early.

[boughyman 0]

heh,they better watch out,cos the ALGY MOB is coming strong........it's gonna be murder in cape town city

[The Hammer 11 2,661]

The dutch hooligans will be the ones to watch

[Blueshoff 11,978]

Ah I see the Scousers tried to go early.

cos they don't have to worry about getting time off work

[Bear 25]

The dutch hooligans will be the ones to watch

Not a chance. They don't have any sort of National firm because of bitter rivalries between the domestic firms. Ok, there might be a few there but not anything that is going to cause problems.

[Gillete 1,338]

The Dutch will have massive support over there due to the Dutch fsmilies who have been there for years

[Bear 25]

The Dutch will have massive support over there due to the Dutch fsmilies who have been there for years

I agree big time mate. Biut as for Hooligans. Nothing to worry about

[bradfordloyal1982 48]

The Dutch and British have huge numbers as both ran the country, Will be like when cricket is in Sa or OZ, they may only take 5/6000 fans from the UK but they grounds are full o Brits/English.

Yanks will have the biggest set from overseas but they couldnt punch a barn door.

I dont see hoolies as a problem one bit, can see it being like Japan/Korea.

[Right_To_Censor 1,951]

well if the authorites don't get them, the aids will

good night loyal

[bradfordloyal1982 48]

I'de be more worried about the south african papers claims that militants have crossed the border to kill yanks and brits,

[boughyman 0]

I'de be more worried about the south african papers claims that militants have crossed the border to kill yanks and brits,

i would'nt rule this out mate......they aren't really much loved over there,especially the yankies,i reckon they're gonna be in for a BIGGG surprise

[.Williamson. 83,807]

What ever happened to the good old times of having a drink and then hitting someone with a chair

[Munrosmullet 0]

The dutch hooligans will be the ones to watch

Not a chance. They don't have any sort of National firm because of bitter rivalries between the domestic firms. Ok, there might be a few there but not anything that is going to cause problems.

Very true mate. Its just a shame if theres any violence at all. I used to find all that stuff really exciting but now these twats just make me cringe. Hooligans have single handedly given the middle class a big high horse to sit on, so they can sit up there and sanitise our wonderful game. HUP HOLLAND-FORZA AJAX!

[GovanFrontGers 1]

The Dutch will have massive support over there due to the Dutch fsmilies who have been there for years

Rubbish, these people only think of themselves as Africanas, not dutch.

[Munrosmullet 0]

British and South African police have foiled an attempt by English hooligans to sneak into the country for the World Cup via Dubai.Police minister Nathi Mthethwa also said around 3,200 identified hooligans had until Tuesday to hand in their passports to British police to prevent them travelling.

"A month ago some of them were trying to go via Dubai to come to South Africa and both the South African and UK forces were able to nip them," Mthethwa said.

He said around a dozen hooligans were intercepted but would not give details of where they were stopped. South African officials have said they are working closely with British police to prevent hooligans reaching Africa's first World Cup. .

"We really will not take any nonsense this time around... This commitment by the UK authorities (to ban these hooligans) is not just a commitment it is something concrete."

South African police have little experience of hooliganism which does not occur at soccer matches here, and are relying on spotters and intelligence information from European forces.

The minister said there was no substance to a report in South Africa's Sunday Times newspaper saying that chances of a terror attack during the tournament could be as high as 80 per cent and that Pakistani and Somali militants were running training camps in neighbouring Mozambique.

The paper said some militants may have already crossed into the country.

"There is no specific terrorism threat to South Africa as we speak. I don't think our intelligence is weak, we are able to challenge anybody with our intelligence," Mthethwa said.

But he added that this would not make security forces complacent.

"It would, however, be folly for any country to grandstand and proclaim that it is immune to terror attacks."

Analysts say that although no threats have been identified, the World Cup, as the globe's most watched sporting event, would be a tempting target for al Qaeda and other groups.

Officials have said they are paying particular attention to protecting eight matches but have only mentioned one of them, the game in Rustenburg between England and the United States on June 12, the second day of the tournament.

"The US has been targeted for some time, it will continue to be and it is not alone. There is this possibility wherever the U.S. is. We have not taken any chances," Mthethwa said.

He also dismissed threats from white right wing groups in South Africa, saying they were being dealt with by police.

Police have recently broken up what they said were right wing bombing plots, including a plan by white supremacists to plant explosives in black townships.

Africa's largest economy is still struggling to overcome racial tensions 16 years after the end of apartheid, especially in rural communities.

The murder of supremacist leader Eugene Terre'blanche last month stoked those tensions.

Off topic mate but just wanted to say great picture of Tommo 'Hammer of the tims' superb player, like a bulldog with vision!

[Jeff crap in the head 120]

I'de be more worried about the south african papers claims that militants have crossed the border to kill yanks and brits,

i would'nt rule this out mate......they aren't really much loved over there,especially the yankies,i reckon they're gonna be in for a BIGGG surprise

I will be giving your sig line pride of place in mine when England hump you!

[Jeff crap in the head 120]

hope the english get done fukers

I hope Scotland do well

[bradfordloyal1982 48]

exactly why muslim countries shouldnt be allowed in world tournaments of any sort

[wearethepeople1 3,897]

I hope they are taking machine guns with them, cos they get shot tae fuck and hacked at with machettes

[boughyman 0]

exactly why muslim countries shouldnt be allowed in world tournaments of any sort

TAF SHIT,WE'RE GOING AND THAT'S THAT........AND NO THANKS TO ITALIANS