Swindon Town issue a statement on the incidents which left their part of their stadium damaged after the 3-2 win against Sutton United.
Vandals in the Town End have been called out with the club left with a big bill to pay in order to sort out the repairs with seats damaged and toilets smashed.
The recent spate of vandalism has been described as “disappointing” – especially considering the club’s limited budget at League Two level.
CLUB STATEMENT:
The football club would like to take this opportunity to reach out to supporters regarding a spate of vandalism in the Town End at The County Ground during our recent home games.
We’re incredibly saddened to see damage caused to seating and toilet facilities, which is resulting in the club having to pay to get these fixed at a substantial cost that could be easily avoided.
We understand these mindless acts are being committed by the minority, but we’d like to request fans conduct themselves in a responsible manner, and respect our stadium.
We work hard to maintain SN1 on a limited budget so we can provide a safe and comfortable environment for everyone to enjoy each game.
Club Chief Executive, Rob Angus, said: “It’s really disappointing to see this is happening in a home supporters section of the ground, and it’s really important we all work together to try and prevent this from happening.
“It costs a lot of money to replace broken seats, and damage to our toilets mean we cannot provide these facilities if they’re out of order and in need or repair.
“We welcome everyone to The County Ground to embrace and enjoy football on a matchday – we just ask that it’s done responsibly.”
If you witness damage being caused or any inappropriate behaviour, please do not hesitate to notify one of our matchday stewards who can take the necessary action.
We’re a community as well as a football club, so please come and support us in the right way.
Thank you.
Swindon Town Supporters Club wrote on Facebook: “There have also been issues with fans vandalising the toilets in the Town End for 2 games prior to this.
“The Club rightly points out that vandalising the facilities is not the right way to support STFC, and time and money spent on repairing this damage reduces investment in other areas.”
In July, it was revealed that Swindon Town had reduced its debts from £4.5 million to £1.5 million in the year since Clem Morfuni had taken over as owner.
Fans gave their reaction as Swindon issue a statement on incidents which left the stadium damaged after the win against Sutton…
@Dazinblack31: Was it due to over exhurberent celebrations?? Didn’t we turn the Manor Ground into a public lavatory and also the Kasaam? I don’t condone any damaged caused either willfully or accidentally. Enjoyed last nights show by the way
@ellis0410: I really don’t get it, we’re all there to support Swindon. This achieves nothing and it just costs the club money.
@iamhighlystrung: Why are Swindon fans smashing their own ground up?
@jamiestfc78: Absolute disgrace 😩.. wtf are they thinking? Would they vandalise their toilet and furniture at own home? Of course not. Catch them, name them and make them pay for damage.
@Bal_Holloway: Sums a minority up of our fanbase I’m afraid. There’s voicing an opinion and then there’s being negative just for the sake of it and because others are. But vandalism is just mindless. Not sure what all the negativity is expecting to achieve, let alone smashing our own club up.
@Adam_PVFC: Ripped our seats out and now there ripping their own seats out 🤣🤣🤣
@JoArcher7: This is really poor behaviour. Shame on whoever is responsible. No excuses
@STFClukem: You can’t pack a stand with 2000 people and no one sees anything. Do the right thing and have a word with the club in confidence.
@timofthetown: Stop this now. There’s no reason for this mindless behaviour
@c_lans7: Bunch of kids looked like they had had their first pint Tuesday we’re walking out infront of me at the end of the game with bits of their seats in their hand
@James_2561: Absolutely shameful behaviour towards our beloved club. Those responsible are not real or true fans, they are just Irresponsible mor*ns.
@_JoshyH_: Destroying your own seats and toilets in a 3-2 win! How can you be that much of a mong!
@MoolanRooge: Make it 18+
@ChrisEdge81: Funny that, loads of seats were ripped out of the swindon end at Vale Park when we broke swindon hearts 💕
@paulsoxy: Druggies in Fake Stone Island hoodies, with Man Bags…
@danquince2: Going 1-0 down to Sutton United and our fans do this 🤣😭
@NathT96: STFC home to the thickest supporters in England. Unfortunately I’m an STFC fan. (The minority this isn’t all of us). People moan about signings etc etc. The damage you cause at our level is extreme. We need every penny.
@JonaOnDrums: Ban them! What the hells that all about..?! 🤷♂️🙈
@Flowergirl0404: Lowest of the low, businesses have enough costs at the moment & lets not forget STFC are a business, they have no sense as now there is less money to spend on other things. If they are caught they should receive life time bans, absolute scum
@smitherman69: Bellends in the town end? I am shocked.
@PaddyStavros: Find em and ban em. Only solution, we don’t need ‘support’ like this.
@ChrisRoony: Their punishment should be cleaning the stadium week in week out. We don’t need this.
@RichardFerris63: Close it and relocate them to Stratton Bank 😉 Honestly, I despair at this nonsense. With all that the club has been through and the huge effort being made to put us on a secure financial footing
@Calvinsmith97: disgrace get these people banned and out of our club 😡
@DavidAcklam: You know who sat in which seat and you’ve got CCTV. Get them banned and done for criminal damage.
Seems not all of us share the same appreciation of OUR home from home.
WTA…?!?😠
These pictures show damaged seats…in The Town End.😒
Also heard reports of our supporters damaging toilet facilities.
Pretty obvious to me that nobody should feel entitled to smash up The CG. https://t.co/oSmwjzIJ6C pic.twitter.com/31W0XKJ42x
— 🚨THE SIR. TOM BROADBENT LOUNGE🚨 (@T_STBL) September 15, 2022
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