Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
 

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)
Tue May 10, 2016, 07:19 PM May 2016

Match delayed as Man United bus attacked

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/blogs/nbc-yahoo-sports/match-delayed-as-man-united-bus-attacked-191052888-soccer.html

Manchester United was late (again) to a road match, but that doesn’t make what happened en route to the final match at the Boleyn Ground any better....

“The coach got smashed up but we’ll just have to go and prepare and get on with our job,” he told Sky Sports. “I’m sure West Ham will be disappointed with their fans.

The bus was met by throngs of fans outside the Boleyn Ground, throwing bottles and other objects causing what appeared minor damage, yet preventing it from making its way to the stadium.

Police boarded the bus after it became trapped on the road outside the venue. It was showered by beer and bottles and had a window broken. A smoke canister was also let off.


9 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Match delayed as Man United bus attacked (Original Post) KamaAina May 2016 OP
More Trump protesters? El Supremo May 2016 #1
LVG should have sacrificed himself to the mob.... twogunsid May 2016 #2
Et tu, sid? KamaAina May 2016 #3
LOL. Sorry to let you down, my friend.... twogunsid May 2016 #4
Not really sure at the moment. KamaAina May 2016 #5
A fine, storied franchise.... twogunsid May 2016 #6
Just think how they would have reacted... T_i_B May 2016 #7
The Boleyn Ground? KamaAina May 2016 #8
6 fingers? T_i_B May 2016 #9

twogunsid

(1,606 posts)
2. LVG should have sacrificed himself to the mob....
Tue May 10, 2016, 07:55 PM
May 2016

....I'm joking, of course, but I look forward to the end of his managerial era. Glory, Glory Man United!

 

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)
3. Et tu, sid?
Tue May 10, 2016, 07:56 PM
May 2016

It's one thing to put up with my lovely FB friend over there being a Man Utd supporter , but c'mon!

twogunsid

(1,606 posts)
4. LOL. Sorry to let you down, my friend....
Tue May 10, 2016, 08:04 PM
May 2016

....but I just want to point out: he let Chicharito go. Oh, and we lost 3-2 to West Ham. What team do you support in the Premier League, KamaAina?

 

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)
5. Not really sure at the moment.
Tue May 10, 2016, 08:08 PM
May 2016

I went through a Liverpool phase a few years ago.

edit: Of course, I have to give props to Leicester City, but I'd never even heard of them until this season.

twogunsid

(1,606 posts)
6. A fine, storied franchise....
Tue May 10, 2016, 08:12 PM
May 2016

....Liverpool made good move with Klopp. Just remember: friends don't let friends root for Man City!

T_i_B

(14,734 posts)
7. Just think how they would have reacted...
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:43 PM
May 2016

...if West Ham had lost their final game at the Boleyn Ground.

I actually have a bit of a soft spot for West Ham, having lived in Essex surrounded by West Ham fans for 11 years. Also helps that I support Sheffield Wednesday as there's bad blood between West Ham and Sheffield United from the Carlos Tevez affair.

 

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)
8. The Boleyn Ground?
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:46 PM
May 2016

Do all their players have six fingers? Is that an advantage or a disadvantage for their keeper?

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Sports»Match delayed as Man Unit...