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Ashton who has previous football-related violence to his name must do 250 hours of unpaid work. "Officers were there trying to separate the individuals. He was later released and no further action was taken. Millwall's ground was closed in 1920, 1934 and 1950 after crowd disturbances and by the 1960s there were around 25 hooligan incidents each year in England. "He was removed from his seat and arrested for racially aggravated public disorder.". Fellow Green Army member Steven Dyke, aged 43, admitted affray but then went on the run. He was given 200 hours of unpaid work and a prohibition activity requirement to stop him attending Plymouth Argyle games for two years. The season ticket holder denied shouting the racist term "shut up P**is", claiming he said "shut up p***ys" - an offensive term for the traveller community. Back in 2005, following the jailing of four TCE members for their part in a violent brawl, then Argyle stadium manager and match safety officer Dave Booyer told The Herald: "It's like tribalism, in a warped way they see it as protecting their city. Argyle issued a statement on that Saturday night which read: "The club has launched an investigation into the events that occurred during our Sky Bet League One fixture against Wigan Athletic. One other person - 42-year-old Argyle fan Steve Dyke of Bulmer Road in St Judes - failed to show up for the hearing and a warrant for his arrest has been issued. But after his racist remark towards a player "the crowd fell silent and appeared to be in shock and disbelief", Plymouth magistrates were told in July. The 23-year-old also pleaded guilty to the offence of threatening. Free Postage. Mitchell, of Ayreville Road, Beacon Park, was also given a similar order with the same amount of unpaid work, but also with probation's Rehabilitation Activity Requirement. News By Paul. Four of the men were handed six month jail sentences and six-year football banning orders. Plymouth surrendered a two-goal lead as Bristol Rovers mounted a stunning second-half comeback to earn a 2-2 draw against the Sky Bet League One leaders. Many of the former leaders are now in their 50s, 50s and even 60s and have 'retired' from football hooliganism. Around this time the TCE's structure appeared to be formed into three tiers - the 15-18-year-olds were known as the "under-5s", the 18-25s were the Plymouth Youth Element while the men aged 25 to around 45 were The Central Element. I think after that day Plymouth felt both for us.". All these men have been handed football bans after causing trouble from Home Park to Wembley, Get the best and latest crime stories with our Court Insider newsletter. 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Plymouth Argyle submitted a statement to the court which stated that the club supported the prosecution. Lumber, in his book It All Kicked Off In Bristol, claimed that the "Old Bill" of Plymouth were the real danger. They are further banned from going into any town or city on any day when Argyle are playing away, from six hours before until six hours after the game. The former sports and leisure manager for Parkdean Resorts holiday park. Papa Johns Trophy Final Ticket Information. (Not my vid) 1:13. CCTV. Picture Information. Read next: Former Devonport High School for Girls student Beth Matthews cleared. The men in their 20s have been barred from Home Park following trouble at the stadium in the League One match against Wigan in November. "Plymouth Argyle completely disassociates itself from these offenders and their behaviour. To some they were a notorious and violent gang of football hooligans, to others they were "insignificant" and "hopeless" thugs with alleged racist leanings. The department has worked closely throughout this investigation with both football clubs and partner agencies to ensure these types of football related incidents are stamped out as they have no place in the modern game. A teenage hooligan has been banned from football matches for three years in October for causing trouble at Plymouth Argyle games. Six Plymouth later had to be taken to hospital for treatment.". Something went wrong, please try again later. The leading prosecutor warned the jury that their case would highlight how all those involved were "members of, or associated with, the hooligan element of Plymouth Argyle - the gang which calls itself The Central Element, or TCE.". The TCE had an all-male membership, aged 15 to 45, who followed Argyle home and away. Two Plymouth Argyle football hooligans who were part of a 40-man gang of thugs who clashed with Bristol Rovers fans in Central Park have been banned from watching the game for the next three. We thank Devon and Cornwall Police for bringing them to justice and support the appropriate action taken by the courts. The 'uniform' of TCE was much like that of other firms, with the aim of not necessarily identifying themselves as fans of a particular team so that they could both infiltrate other firms to fight them and also to dissolve into the crowds when the fight was over and the police arrived. George Photiou age 24 from Hamilton Gardens, Mutley, Plymouth was given a six- months in jail suspended for two years. The jury were told by specialist police officers how the TCE members were recognisable by their 'designer uniform', while prosecutors described the incident as a "tide of violence, rushing forward towards the line of door staff an then moving back, regrouping and attacking again". 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Something went wrong, please try again later. But he consented to the civil banning order in his absence. "In reality, the police were the only ones who caused me a problem down there because, quite honestly, the Central Element were no marks.". The TCE is still active, according to social media posts that can easily be found online, but has nowhere near the number of members or the prominence it once did. It's not like me to behave that way.". He struggles to explain it and said 'perhaps I was just too passionate'. Disorder involving about 30 fans broke out when the visitors scored a last-minute goal to win the match 2-1. After his experience of being bitten by a police dog, he revealed: "The human Plod down there could dish it out too. Pubs aligned to a team would be visited by a rival firm with the intent of stirring up trouble, calling them out for a brawl. Saturday 4th March 2023. Friday 27 January from 9:30am. 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