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MANCHESTER United fans have shamed the European champions by posting videos of themselves rioting on the internet.
The Reds hooligans are seen hurling plastic beer bottles and kicking bins during a half-time break.
During the mayhem the soccer yobs sing “Let's go f***ing mentalâ€.
The loutish behaviour was posted on the web after Manchester United's Boxing Day clash at Stoke City.
Police are investigating the footage which shows about 80 of the club's 3,000 away supporters making abusive chants.
The fans caused the havoc on the concourse of Stoke's South Stand.
It was also revealed around 100 seats were ripped out in the disorder at the Britannia Stadium.
Now Stoke supporters want United to compensate them for their fans' disgrace.
Bryan Shaw, chairman of Stoke City Supporters' Club, said: “It would be nice if United coughed up and paid for the damage, but I doubt they will.
“If Stoke did this kind of thing at Old Trafford and ripped up 100 seats we would be highlighted as being the biggest thugs in the country, but just like their football team, United fans get away with everything.â€
Investigation
The internet footage – posted on YouTube – has been passed to Staffordshire Police.
Several videos have appeared showing United fans causing damage to the stadium.
Superintendent Andy Franks, who was match commander for the fixture, said: “We will conduct a thorough investigation into the footage to try to identify those responsible for this disorder.
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“It was limited to the section of the South Stand concourse area where Manchester United fans were housed.
“We will continue to work closely with the club for the rest of the season in ensuring that the Britannia Stadium remains a safe place for football supporters.â€
Stadium safety manager John Al**** said: “We were aware of the behaviour of a certain section of Manchester United fans during the match, but were not aware it had been posted on the internet
“We tend to get quite a few supporters from different teams coming to the Britannia Stadium and damaging the facilities in the away end.
“The internet footage has been put on a CD and handed to police.â€
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The Reds hooligans are seen hurling plastic beer bottles and kicking bins during a half-time break.
During the mayhem the soccer yobs sing “Let's go f***ing mentalâ€.
The loutish behaviour was posted on the web after Manchester United's Boxing Day clash at Stoke City.
Police are investigating the footage which shows about 80 of the club's 3,000 away supporters making abusive chants.
The fans caused the havoc on the concourse of Stoke's South Stand.
It was also revealed around 100 seats were ripped out in the disorder at the Britannia Stadium.
Now Stoke supporters want United to compensate them for their fans' disgrace.
Bryan Shaw, chairman of Stoke City Supporters' Club, said: “It would be nice if United coughed up and paid for the damage, but I doubt they will.
“If Stoke did this kind of thing at Old Trafford and ripped up 100 seats we would be highlighted as being the biggest thugs in the country, but just like their football team, United fans get away with everything.â€
Investigation
The internet footage – posted on YouTube – has been passed to Staffordshire Police.
Several videos have appeared showing United fans causing damage to the stadium.
Superintendent Andy Franks, who was match commander for the fixture, said: “We will conduct a thorough investigation into the footage to try to identify those responsible for this disorder.
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“It was limited to the section of the South Stand concourse area where Manchester United fans were housed.
“We will continue to work closely with the club for the rest of the season in ensuring that the Britannia Stadium remains a safe place for football supporters.â€
Stadium safety manager John Al**** said: “We were aware of the behaviour of a certain section of Manchester United fans during the match, but were not aware it had been posted on the internet
“We tend to get quite a few supporters from different teams coming to the Britannia Stadium and damaging the facilities in the away end.
“The internet footage has been put on a CD and handed to police.â€
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