The Premiere League must act now and do something to prevent a repeat of the scenes that took place at Oakwell yesterday. I know some people have a soft spot for clubs like little Barnsley, but the truth is they are a Premier side with a Second division mentallity. The reaction of their supporters was a step back to the hooligan days of the late 60's and early 70's. After witnessing the scenes that took place both inside and outside the ground yesterday, I for one will certainly not be upset if this pathetic little club are relegated at the end of the season. The sad news that a fan was stabbed to death after the Gillingahm v Fullham match yesterday has grabbed most of todays headlines, otherwise I'm sure the Yorkshire club would have been the main sports story. With gangs of Barnsley thugs roaming the streets intent on attacking any Liverpool fans, women and children included, it was only the swift and precise action of the Police that prevented a very serious incident turning into, possibly, a very tragic incident. The Police were quick to react to the pockets of violence that were taking place in the streets around the city center, but despite their efforts, some Liverpool fans were attacked and injured. A fan standing by us had 2 of his teeth knocked out by a Barnsley neanderthal who without provocation, elbowed him in the mouth. One of the lads who travelled with us was tripped by more Barnsley goons and kicked as he lay on the ground, and was only saved from further punishment by the intervention of the Police. It is now time for the authorities to stamp down on these pathetic little clubs, with illusions of grandeur, and tell them if they can't play with the big boys without their displays of childish tantrums, then they should be sent back to the lower regions were they belong.

(Derek B)