One of football’s top policing experts spoke of “positive strides” last week when it came to crowd violence.
But this weekend appears to have seen a major step backwards as the whole of the game has been shocked by shameful incidents. Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale was kicked in the back by a Tottenham fan at the end of a feisty North London derby.
Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga had a bottle thrown in his direction when he went to get the ball near a section of Crystal Palace fans. The Football Supporters’ Association has insisted there is “no excuse” for such behaviour and warned fans against such violent disorder.
