Middlesbrough, Tranmere, Burton, Accrington joins list of clubs condemning ‘unsavoury scenes’ as protests continue this week.
With just days to go until the 2024/25 season gets underway, more and more statements are being released, expressing their disappointment and disapproval of the behaviour of a minority who have engaged in actions of trashing the towns and cities they live in, smashing shops, fighting with police, sets cars and bins on fire.
The likes of Sheffield United, Rotherham United, Bolton Wanderers, Hull City and Sunderland have previously had their say on the riots they witnessed within the last week.
Clubs are emphasising that such behaviour is unacceptable and has no place in football with clubs pledged to work with local police and other authorities to identify the culprits and take appropriate action against them.
They also state that they will try and maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone as they get set to host the opening games of the new season.
A statement from the town and the club 👇#UTB
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) August 8, 2024
MIDDLESBROUGH STATEMENT:
We utterly condemn the violent and racist scenes we have seen on the streets of Middlesbrough. We will not accept such behaviour in our town or anywhere else.
We in Middlesbrough have a proud and inclusive history. Over the centuries our town and our football club have welcomed people from across the world to come here to work, to study, to raise their families and build our communities. We respect each other and celebrate the fullness and richness of all our diverse histories and cultures.
Those scurrilous individuals – who attacked innocent people, their vehicles, their homes, their businesses, as well as attacking our brave police officers, the new homes in our town and our University- do not represent the true values of the people of Middlesbrough.
Violence will not be accepted in any way, shape or form anywhere in Middlesbrough – not against our historic buildings, not against our institutions and absolutely not against our communities and our people.
We support the strongest possible action against those who have taken part in these awful events and we support the continued efforts of our Police and prosecutors to hold them to account.
Our community, in response to the dreadful events, has already demonstrated its solidarity with those affected by the appalling behaviour of the minority and we resolve to continue to work with them and move forward in the spirit of the best of Middlesbrough, our true character and values.
Andy McDonald, Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough and Thornaby East
Chris Cooke, Mayor of Middlesbrough
Steve Gibson, Middlesbrough Football Club Chairman
A message to supporters from our Chairman and Vice Chairman, Mark and Nicola Palios.#TRFC #SWA
— Tranmere Rovers FC (@TranmereRovers) August 7, 2024
TRANMERE STATEMENT:
As we get set to welcome the 2024/25 league campaign and the SWA prepare to attend EFL matches up and down the country, I hope we are all united by a renewed sense of hope and optimism for the season to come.
Sadly, in recent days towns and cities across the country have seen some unsavoury scenes that nobody wants to see a repeat of, now or anytime in the future.
Football has a unique ability to bring people together. If you support the Club and its values, you are welcome at Prenton Park whatever your race, religion or political beliefs as long as you treat others with tolerance and respect.
Tranmere has always aimed to create a sense of belonging for people from all backgrounds and provide positive and memorable experiences, whether that be at Prenton Park, at away games or by participating in or through the community programmes that we run.
We pride ourselves on being a welcoming community Club and work to provide a sense of identity, family, and togetherness. It is that football and community spirit that continues to win hearts and minds and why we must do whatever we can to look after and protect it, now more than ever.
Enjoy the new season.
Mark and Nicola
An open letter from Burton Albion FC 📖#BAFC
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— Burton Albion FC (@burtonalbionfc) August 7, 2024
BURTON STATEMENT:
THE start of the League One season is almost upon us and, as we get set to return to the Pirelli Stadium this Saturday, we are all united by a sense of excitement and optimism of what is to come.
But as towns and cities up and down the country have been busily preparing for the return of competitive domestic football, we have unfortunately also witnessed some unsavoury scenes that nobody wants to see a repeat of, now or anytime in the future.
Football and community spirit continues to, and always will, win hearts and minds and bring people together, which is why we must do whatever we can to look after and protect it.
As a community and family-oriented football club, we have always strived to create a sense of belonging for people from all backgrounds and provide positive and memorable experiences, whether that be on a Saturday afternoon, or through the range of programmes we have in operation through our wonderful Community Trust that provides crucial support to the people throughout our local area.
We are proud to be a member of your community and we aim to continue to use the good name of Burton Albion as a force for good, to support local people alongside providing a sense of identity, family, and togetherness.
It is that football and community spirit that continues to win hearts and minds and why we must do whatever we can to look after and protect it.
We look forward to welcoming you all back home on Saturday.
📝 A message for supporters from #asfc Chairman, @AndyhHolt, is now available to read on the club website.
— Accrington Stanley (@ASFCofficial) August 7, 2024
ACCRINGTON STATEMENT:
Dear supporter,
As we get set to welcome the 2024/25 Sky Bet League Two campaign and supporters of Accrington Stanley get ready to attend EFL matches in their thousands, we are all united by a renewed sense of hope and optimism.
But as towns and cities up and down the country have been busily preparing for football’s return, we have unfortunately witnessed some unsavoury scenes that nobody wants to see a repeat of, now or anytime in the future.
Through the power of the club badge, football has a unique ability to bring people together.
Over many years, Accrington Stanley has aimed to create a sense of belonging for people from all backgrounds and provide positive and memorable experiences.
Whether that be on a Saturday afternoon at the Wham Stadium or through the range of programmes we have in operation through our Community Trust that provide crucial support to your people throughout the local area.
Stanley is proud to be a member of your community and we aim to use our platform to support local people alongside providing a sense of identity, family, and togetherness.
It is that football and community spirit that continues to win hearts and minds, and why we must do whatever we can to look after and protect it.
Enjoy the new season,
Andy Holt
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This is how Twitter users reacted as Middlesbrough, Tranmere, Burton, Accrington joins a list of clubs condemning ‘unsavoury scenes’…
@justcalledtosay: Love Boro. Hate Racism. Well done Boro ❤️
@guyrbailey: We want anyone convicted of offences associated with the hate riots banned.
@EddieBurfi: Ban those convicted #Boro. In attacking the town, its buildings, and worst of all its people, they chose not to belong. They showed no loyalty and no support instead they attacked the heart of the town and the club. Ban then till they rebuild trust through positive actions. #UTB
@ladeside5277: 👏👏👏👏👏 another line should read “anyone prosecuted will be banned from all @Boro games.
@FrankHorsley67: Excellent and understandable wait for tensions to die down and produce a joint statement as one community with the club at its heart. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@briom1970: Now add a postscript that all found guilty will be banned for life.
@DanGamble67: My club 👏🏻
@chambersmfc1001: Absolute class from Middlesbrough Football Club
@JoeScottMFC: My Town & My Club #UTB 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@DarloTotty: Well said @boro 👏
@leongentles7: Proud of my football club. ❤️
@MFCBen_: Proper statement that
@Leg_Meat3307: A great message of unity in trying times. Thank you Mark and Nicola. 🙏 All Tranmere, aren’t we? 👊
@johnrtrfc: Everyone is welcome to see Tranmere Rovers put on a show. 🤍💙
@pieorama2: All decent Notts County fans- the vast majority- will agree with these sentiments. Let’s have a great game on Saturday!
@trfc_ztar:
Prenton Park is my second family.
Up the Mighty Tranmere, love you all. ❤️
@darrentimmsgolf: Very nicely put, good luck for the season ahead 👏 #asfc
@noddingdonkeys: Well said @AndyhHolt
@davechild28: ….together #BrewersFamily
@jacky6379949372: That’s actually class from you lot, respect #bafc
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