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Forum GamesRe: Can You Answer A Question With A Question? by 9ja4eva: 11:21pm On Apr 05, 2007
Is it?
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: 2007 Champions League Quarter Finals by 9ja4eva: 11:20pm On Apr 05, 2007
LOL. grin


When u watch u wld find out.Now u no get any club to support so watch d best play.
Music/RadioRe: Beyonce vs Shakira: Who Can Dance Better? by 9ja4eva: 11:12pm On Apr 05, 2007
BRMJANE:
SHAKIRA IS DA BOMB. CHECK OUT HOW SHE FLINGS HER HIPS AND EVERY PART OF HER BODY. BEYONCE IS NOTHING COMPARED TO SHAKIRA.
Exactly
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: 2007 Champions League Quarter Finals by 9ja4eva: 11:11pm On Apr 05, 2007
Mukina

Make sure u watch us teach Roma a lesson.
Dating And Meet-up ZoneRe: Pictures Of Nairaland Members. by 9ja4eva: 11:10pm On Apr 05, 2007
mukina2:
life in the jungle is sweet
Dts good ope u have enuf food?
Dating And Meet-up ZoneRe: Pictures Of Nairaland Members. by 9ja4eva: 11:10pm On Apr 05, 2007
mukina2:
life in the jungle is sweet
PoliticsRe: Our Girls Are Not Interested In Politics? by 9ja4eva: 11:09pm On Apr 05, 2007
Dnt get u well.
PhonesRe: Lovely Text Messages by 9ja4eva: 10:59pm On Apr 05, 2007
Dts so sweet.
Forum GamesRe: Can You Answer A Question With A Question? by 9ja4eva: 9:46pm On Apr 05, 2007
What u mean?
Forum GamesRe: With Three Word Per Post! by 9ja4eva: 9:45pm On Apr 05, 2007
Lalaboi how far?
Dating And Meet-up ZoneRe: Pictures Of Nairaland Members. by 9ja4eva: 9:40pm On Apr 05, 2007
mukina2:
thats me cheesy

lysaa thats me cheesy
U so so handsome.So how is life in d jungle?
Nairaland GeneralRe: Chat Line by 9ja4eva: 9:33pm On Apr 05, 2007
Kai ur school brutal oh.I can imagine. grin
Nairaland GeneralRe: Chat Line by 9ja4eva: 9:22pm On Apr 05, 2007
It happens oh.U jst have to squeeze time out of d little u have.
Nairaland GeneralRe: Chat Line by 9ja4eva: 8:51pm On Apr 05, 2007
Yeah am doing both.Dey compliment each oda. grin
Dating And Meet-up ZoneRe: Pictures Of Nairaland Members. by 9ja4eva: 8:50pm On Apr 05, 2007
mukina2:
at least i am bold enough to post my pic tongue

post urs abeggi
Cnt c u in dt pics.
PoliticsRe: Our Girls Are Not Interested In Politics? by 9ja4eva: 8:48pm On Apr 05, 2007
I feel the emergence of a FEMALE PRESIDENT will do Nigeria good.People think of how sweet 9ja will be if Okonji Iweala becomes our president.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Manchester United Fan thread: Forever Reds by 9ja4eva: 8:45pm On Apr 05, 2007
Wat u mean Manu cup?
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal, Manchester United: who is greater? by 9ja4eva: 8:44pm On Apr 05, 2007
Exactly.D history of both clubs answers d question.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: 2007 Champions League Quarter Finals by 9ja4eva: 8:43pm On Apr 05, 2007
Exactly.Till den we cant say anything.
Nairaland GeneralRe: Chat Line by 9ja4eva: 8:42pm On Apr 05, 2007
Writing term papers oh.How is A-town?
SportsRe: Trouble In Rome - What Really Went Wrong? by 9ja4eva: 8:40pm On Apr 05, 2007
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid716758740


After the controversy stirred up in Rome before last night’s match by Manchester United’s warning to their supporters about the dangers posed by the fans of AS Roma, it was predictable that the Champions League quarter-final, first leg at the Olympic Stadium would prove memorable for the wrong reasons.

Rome’s mayor and chief of police had taken exception to the warnings issued by Manchester United of possible attacks by Roma Ultras and fan websites had filled up with outraged remarks that took little account of the violent history of Roma supporters.

Squads of Carabinieri were highly visible in the piazzas and streets of the city centre during the afternoon, ostensibly to prevent confrontations between rival groups of fans. United supporters seemed unconcerned about the alleged dangers, sporting their replica shirts. They might have been less at ease if they had known that as much danger to their safety would come from those dressed in the black of the security forces as from those in the maroon and gold colours of Roma.

The police were out in even greater numbers at the ground, with riot shields and batons, but they were apparently unable to prevent locals from ambushing about 300 United fans on a bridge over the River Tiber close to the stadium, making a mockery of advice that there would be safety in numbers.

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Comment: History of violence demands action now
Italian press keep eye on the ball
If the visiting team’s spectators imagined that they would be safe once inside the stadium, they were mistaken and unaware of the history of policing in this venue. Most of the 4,900 United fans who had bought tickets through the club were corralled into a red wedge in a corner of the stadium, well away from the Curva Sud, the Roma fans’ traditional end, which was almost full two hours before kick-off. However, the Curva Nord, the Lazio end when the other Rome club are using the stadium and well within a bottle’s throw, was also populated with home fans.

The United supporters could not be accused of playing it safe, chanting “Lazio” in a bid to make themselves as unpopular as possible. The announcer had hoped that spectators would enjoy a “nice evening of sport” but also read out dire warnings from Uefa of the consequences of violence. The referee, she said, had the authority to suspend the match if violence broke out. They were to prove empty words.

The violence started in earnest when Roma took the lead after 44 minutes. Until then, a few stray missiles had been thrown between the rival fans, but Taddei’s effort sparked off a more concerted aerial assault from both sides. Appearing to ignore any wrongdoers among the home team’s fans, the Carabinieri baton-charged into the United enclosure, lashing out, apparently indiscriminately. Several United fans were left bleeding profusely from head wounds and one fan was seen on the ground with blood coming from his forehead. The man was led away from police by other supporters.

Some of the United fans gave as good as they got and others responded by hurling more missiles into the onrushing uniformed ranks, but most were forced to attempt to leap over seats to safety. Some managed it, but many others could not.

The referee, Herbert Fandel of Germany, probably did not see what was happening in the United section. So we will never know whether he would have had the courage to suspend play because of violence perpetrated by police rather than so-called hooligans.

Viewers at home, however, had a close-up and television pictures showed fans repeatedly beaten by the police as they lay on the ground. “They [the police] are not preventing it, they’re fuelling it,” David Platt, the former Juventus midfield player, who was summarising for a television company, said.

Sir Alex Ferguson, the United manager, who can be as outspoken as anyone when it suits him, declined to comment on anything other than footballing matters afterwards. As he spoke, the United supporters were being kept in their places for 90 minutes after the final whistle. The expression “insult to injury” springs to mind.

Supporters condemn scenes

Manchester United supporters on the web reacted with understandable dismay to the television pictures of the violence in the first half at the Olympic Stadium in Rome and even rival supporters felt sympathy


“They should sue the cops”

Asian, Redissue, United forum


“Platini was a player with great vision on the field, bet he chooses not to see the police violence”

Aphextwiner, Redissue, United forum


“I actually feel a touch of sympathy for them [United]. Roma’s fans and the Italian police are scum”

Bass Man, RAOTL, Liverpool forum


“Totally over the top policing by the Italians”

Ridersonthestorm, Arseonline, Arsenal forum


“Manchester United fans should have all our support. That was disgusting. We should stick together on this one. We are all fans



http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/european_football/article1616283.ece



Its so sad.
Music/RadioRe: Kolomental Vs. For Instance by 9ja4eva: 8:29pm On Apr 05, 2007
Kolomental is d best to me.
Nairaland GeneralRe: Chat Line by 9ja4eva: 8:26pm On Apr 05, 2007
Am gd oh n yu?
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal, Manchester United: who is greater? by 9ja4eva: 8:23pm On Apr 05, 2007
MANCHESTER UNITED IS GREATER THAN ARSENAL PEOPLE
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fan Thread: For Gunners Only (Old) by 9ja4eva: 8:22pm On Apr 05, 2007
lordimpaq:
he has MPD
How e concern u? grin
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Which Football Club Are You Crazy About? by 9ja4eva: 8:21pm On Apr 05, 2007
manchester united da greatest
Nairaland GeneralRe: Chat Line by 9ja4eva: 7:58pm On Apr 05, 2007
Hai y'all?
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fan Thread: For Gunners Only (Old) by 9ja4eva: 7:48pm On Apr 05, 2007
mukina2:
9ja4ever are you male /female or both undecided
None
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fan Thread: For Gunners Only (Old) by 9ja4eva: 7:35pm On Apr 05, 2007
Excuse
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Manchester United Fan thread: Forever Reds by 9ja4eva: 7:28pm On Apr 05, 2007
So why tell us?
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fan Thread: For Gunners Only (Old) by 9ja4eva: 7:27pm On Apr 05, 2007
LOL


Hope u enjoy our attacking style of play?I mean MANCHESTER UNITED?

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