Red Bulls deserve blame for fan mistreatment

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Red Bulls deserve blame for fan mistreatment
EPL Talk found this 7/22/2008 on www.soccerbyives.net [flag]
It was supposed to be a day to celebrate soccer, as well as watch an entertaining soccer game. For some unfortunate Red Bulls fans, it was just another day of avoiding harrassment from Giants Stadium security. Several members of the Red Bulls' largest supporter's group, the Empire Supporter's Club, were ejected and banned from Giants Stadium after altercations with stadium ... [link]

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West Ham & Columbus Violence Is The Wake Up Call America Needs
Published 7/22/2008 by The Gaffer at EPL Talk
... What it comes down to is poorly trained security officers who have no idea how to handle soccer fans. These are people who are not used to soccer culture and feel threatened by spectators who don’t behave like “normal” American sports fans. ...

NJSEA Abuse v. ESC: Binkley’s Story
Published 7/22/2008 by Dave Martinez at New York Red Bulls
... One story that has struck a strong chord with Red Bull supporters was the Lifetime Ban given to 2006 Fan of the Year and season ticket holder, Thomas Binkley. Binkley, or “Binks” as he is referred to, is an instrumental part of the Red Bull fans support structure. He organizes road trips, is a long time member of the ESC, and has supported the team through years of mediocrity and ownership changes - all from his home in Virginia! Yes, he actually travels down to every home game to take in the action, from deep in the heart of ...

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