There were many protests at the mayhem outside the big steps at the end of the game, caused by the police blocking off this exit. After doing the circular route I asked a senior officer why there were so many police, cars and any number off dogs creating a very tense atmosphere, particularly frightening for youngsters.
he said there were reports of a planned bit of naughtiness by thirty Newport supporters. If the reports were true, did it need 40+ policemen! a dozen dogs! and a huge escort up the A38 with three police cars and four outriders, plus surveillance cars on two flyovers? This wasn't a derby, and we have no previous experience of trouble with Newport supporters.
Does Argyle pick up the tab for all this I wonder?
I should add I'm not anti police, two of my best mates are ex officers, but this all looked way over the top.
he said there were reports of a planned bit of naughtiness by thirty Newport supporters. If the reports were true, did it need 40+ policemen! a dozen dogs! and a huge escort up the A38 with three police cars and four outriders, plus surveillance cars on two flyovers? This wasn't a derby, and we have no previous experience of trouble with Newport supporters.
Does Argyle pick up the tab for all this I wonder?
I should add I'm not anti police, two of my best mates are ex officers, but this all looked way over the top.