Action has been taken against 13 German nationals for their roles in disorder which caused a pre-season friendly in Burnley to be abandoned.
An investigation was launched after trouble broke out 38 minutes into the friendly game between Burnley Football Club and Hannover 96 at Turf Moor on August 5, 2017.
Both Hannover and Burnley fans were involved in the disorder in the David Fishwick stand, where violence was used and around £9,000 worth of damage was caused.
As a result the game was abandoned at half-time, and an investigation launched.
We launched an extensive inquiry to identify those responsible, working with partners from across Europe. One defendant was even arrested while on a family holiday in Italy.
The Hannover fans identified were recently given the following sanctions.
A 37-year-old man from Germany - €3,000 fine.
A 35-year-old man from Germany - €2,700 fine.
A 28-year-old man from Germany – €3,000 fine.
A 28-year-old man from Germany – €4,000 fine.
A 28-year-old man from Germany – €2,700 fine.
A 24-year-old man from Germany – €1,500 fine.
A 21-year-old man from Germany – €5,400 fine.
A 19-year-old man from Germany – €3,000 fine.
A 42-year-old man from Germany – €1,000 fine.
A 31-year-old man from Germany – €1,000 fine.
A 39-year-old man from Germany – €2,700 fine.
A 24-year-old man from Germany - €2,700 fine.
A 56-year-old man from Liverpool was given an adult caution for affray.
The Burnley FC fans identified were prosecuted for Section 4 Public Order. Three received adult cautions and two were referred to the Youth Offending Team.
The behaviour displayed that day by a mindless group of individuals is not that expected of true football fans and certainly not something that will be tolerated by Lancashire Police.
This has been a long investigation and many people have worked long hours to identify those responsible for those shocking violent scenes.

fidelcastro wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:14 pm

Remember when many on here were claiming that no Germans would be arrested/charged because it was all about the police targeting Burnley fans?

Vintage Claret wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:09 pm

I'd love to have seen the look on that blokes face when he was arrested on a family holiday in Italy

fidelcastro wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:14 pm

Remember when many on here were claiming that no Germans would be arrested/charged because it was all about the police targeting Burnley fans?

Spijed wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:42 pm

Who at the club thought it was a good idea to organise a pre-season friendly, especially as the police presence indicated there might be trouble at the match.

Was madness to even contemplate a game against them beforehand.

Spijed wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:42 pm

Who at the club thought it was a good idea to organise a pre-season friendly, especially as the police presence indicated there might be trouble at the match.

Was madness to even contemplate a game against them beforehand.

Bfc wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 08, 2023 6:09 pm

No mention of any getting banning orders. I hope that Hanover FC take action against the fans.

Gerry Hattrick wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 08, 2023 5:09 pm

Anyone know where they appeared in courtand when?

NottsClaret wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:55 pm

Now I'm worried about getting a fine for going on the pitch after Plymouth in '98.

ALP wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 08, 2023 8:56 pm

I had my camera on me that day, this is one of the shots I took. I was accosted by a German lad who said 'delete, delete that photo now' - I told him to chill and showed him the photo and that I'd deleted it; stupid sod didn't realise the camera fired a burst of 12 a second. I knew from their attitudes outside the ground that they weren't here for the footy, and saw the start of the bother from the touchline as I was on stretcher bearing duties.

Hanover fans arriving at Turf Moor Burnley by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

groove wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 08, 2023 9:02 pm

I'd have chinned him.

CoolClaret wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 08, 2023 8:23 pm

Still couldn't really believe that, they came proper up for a scrap at a frigging preseason game

Epitome of bizarre

jrgbfc wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 08, 2023 9:18 pm

They probably knew about Burnley's reputation in the 80s and 90s, Suicide Squad etc and thought there was a decent chance of a ruck.

Spijed wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:42 pm

Who at the club thought it was a good idea to organise a pre-season friendly, especially as the police presence indicated there might be trouble at the match.

Was madness to even contemplate a game against them beforehand.

IPAclaret wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 09, 2023 12:53 pm

I think I'm right in saying they did exactly the same thing the pre season earlier at Norwich.

And then Burnley invited them over to do it all over again.

Bizarre to say the least.

Longsider wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:30 pm

I remember a video going round . After the game they were marching them past the Brick makers Arms. Some old lad on his own comes out from the pub and wades into the middle of them all ranting and raving. The look of confusion and panic on the faces was hilarious.

Longsider wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:30 pm

I remember a video going round . After the game they were marching them past the Brick makers Arms. Some old lad on his own comes out from the pub and wades into the middle of them all ranting and raving. The look of confusion and panic on the faces was hilarious.

ClaretsPadiham wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:38 pm

https://youtu.be/8brBFLD1xB8

bfcjg wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 09, 2023 8:48 pm

I heard they were singing some very rude songs about Delia's Schnitzel and Sauerkraut recipes. Very touchy those Ultras.

NottsClaret wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:55 pm

Now I'm worried about getting a fine for going on the pitch after Plymouth in '98.

wilks_bfc wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:32 pm

Never mind his face. I’d love to have seen his Mrs face