When they were losing some of the Leeds fans ripped down barriers and attempted to invade the pitch. Superintendent John Mellor of West Midlands police ordered a baton charge and 44 police officers and thirteen fans were injured. Views of the empty Hawthorns stadium showing the wrecked fences and various items that were used as weapons. Doug Carnegie interview with Chief Superintendent Geoffrey Fieldhouse of West Midlands police who describes how the fans rocked the fences and broke the welding. Shot of John Mellor who is recovering at home from his injuries. Interview with the WBA goalkeeper Tony Godden who said that he considered himself lucky to have been at the other end of the pitch. Filmed interview with the Football Association and WBA chairman Bert Millichip about suggestions that away fans who are not season ticket holders should be banned.
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