Left Right and Centre: 17.05.1982: Football Fans

Summary

Jon Lander report about the cause of violence at football matches.

Year:

1982

Duration:

0:02:49

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

Central Television

Master format:

16mm

Description

Shots of Manchester United fans being escorted to the Hawthorns by police on horseback prior to a recent match against West Bromwich Albion. Len Tingle talks to both Manchester United and West Bromwich Albion fans outside the stadium about why fighting and violence has become associated with being a football fan. The problem of alcohol of mentioned and why fans have the need to fight is also discussed. (+ 1.30 trims which include an exterior shot of the Hawthorns on match day).


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