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Avro and Kidsgrove issue statement on disgusting scenes as huge fight abandons game

Avro and Kidsgrove issue a statement on the disgusting scenes as a huge fight in the stands abandons their game.

The Northern Premier League – West Division fixture was abandoned in the 84th minute with Avro leading 6-0 at Vestacare Stadium in Oldham, escalated after two Kidsgrove players and their player-manager Tom Pope were sent off, leaving Kidsgrove with nine players.

A confrontation in the stands turned physical, with statements claiming Kidsgrove players, including their goalkeeper, engaging with fans.

The goalkeeper punched a home fan during the chaos. The referee halted play, and the match was abandoned.

The outcome of the game remains uncertain, with potential sanctions looming for players and clubs as video evidence circulates.

Avro currently sit 4th in the league with 22 points from 12 games, while Kidsgrove are 12th with 16 points from 12 games.

AVRO STATEMENT:

“Today’s game between Avro and Kidsgrove was abandoned in the 84th minute.

“We as a club are appalled with the behaviour of some of the fans, players and officials of Kidsgrove Athletic.

“We will support and co-operate with both the NPL and FA in their investigation of the incidents which occurred in the 84th minute of today’s game.

“Avro were leading 6-0 at the time of the event against Kidsgrove 9 men due to two players earlier being shown red cards on the field of play.

“The incident followed the dismissal of one of the Kidsgrove management team who wasn’t on the field of play.

“We will await the reports of the referee and FA. No further comment will be made from ourselves on this matter.”

KIDSGROVE STATEMENT:

“Following the abandonment of today’s fixture between Avro FC and Kidsgrove Athletic, we are aware of the statement released by Avro FC.

“Kidsgrove Athletic will be submitting a full report to the Northern Premier League and The FA regarding the events that took place. We will fully cooperate with any investigation and await the findings before making any further comment.

“As a club, we do not condone any form of inappropriate behaviour. We remain committed to upholding the values of respect and sportsmanship both on and off the pitch.

“No further statement will be made until the investigation is complete.

“Kidsgrove Athletic Football Club”

Twitter users gave their reaction as Avro and Kidsgrove issue statement on the disgusting scenes as a huge fight abandons the game…

@samcufc79: Seen a few videos of the incidents and there is not a Kidsgrove fan in sight. Bang out of order to bring them into it. Maybe take a look at the behaviour of your ‘supporters’ and the lack of action taken against the instigator(s) before it escalated #FCAggro

@DanielPeet5: Disaster waiting to happen at @AvroFC No tunnel for players gates open either side stewards on a tea break piss poor. Never heard abuse like it, if Avro keep having these individuals back, no way forward.

@GTCCW2: That statement is piss poor. Let’s not mention it’s done on notes too! Seen Kidsgroves and despite players from their team going at fans, theirs is done proper and doesn’t lay blame on anyone.

@BigJohn37132687: Shows it all when the comments are turned off, videos that are out shows avro fans as the agitators pushing people over and throwing punches and are now acting like they’re innocent because it was fans not players, take responsibility and stop hiding behind twitter @AvroFC

@Stu8886_: Kidsgrove fans? 😂, one Kidsgrove fan who got pushed, the rest were Avro fans and Kidsgrove players, maybe condemn your own fans instead of pretending it was Kidsgrove fans 🖕 pathetic

@AtAvro: Sleep tight avro haters. 6-0 up so they got it abandoned 👀🎥 protect yourself at all times. Football banter is given out by all fans to our players 🤛🏻 for a manager & vice chairman to cause this is a disgrace. Hope the 2 players who left at half time after his abuse are ok 👍

@Ashz1876: “Why you shitting it?” — so fans start on players. A Kidsgrove fan walks towards an Avro fan and gets hit. The Kidsgrove fan didn’t throw a punch. Then Kidsgrove players react to protect their fans. This isn’t the win you think it is. Not a good look for Avro

@Ashz1876: Before it even all kicked off think I can see from this video 3 people telling your fans to calm down 😂😂😂 then on of your fans assault some one. Then the fucking burger van is some how trying to defend it all and make it like they are some victims

@AtAvro: @OfficialKAFC Chairman and manager caused it 😬 keeper terra your not playing again 😩 absolute bopped

@Stef1885: Points deduction, next home game behind closed doors , big ban for players involved, some of them have ex EFL experience and should know better , hope FA come down hard .

@Groundbopping: Some scrote swung at him first. Don’t give it if you can’t take it.

@89533191cd1c464: 1 of the Avro fans behind the goal , went way over the top , and when it all kicked off , walked away.

@Pandamonium1881: These type of incidents appear to be happening far too regularly now

@LeechSteve: This should be severely punished. Lifetime ban on players involved. No place for this dreadful behaviour in football.

@GTCCW2: Tom pope the melt straight in there. Player/manager btw

@JackHud372727: Don’t support any of these teams but I’ve seen both statements and kidsgrove have done a proper statement here no blaming anyone no calling people out 👏👏

@ScottThoma88074: The only Kidsgrove fan in the video was the one that got pushed by the Avro gobshite. Very poor that the statement by Avro is misleading and throwing your fans under the bus.

@Heather170278: The one who got pushed is a board member. Most grove fans didn’t go today as we knew there would be trouble

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