Manchester

[cailin maith]

Just seen the pics and watched that video on the Sun website.

What happens in a football crowd that makes something click and they go mad?

God only knows but it's bloody scary

[oracleslave]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herd_behavior

[El_Diablo]

Never underestimate the effect of stupid people in large numbers.

True, I found that out in my first and last permie role.

God only knows but it's bloody scary

I would not have liked to have been caught up in the middle of that.

[TimberWolf]

My father (an ex amateur boxer) used to tell me dogs aren't difficult to deal with. I think he had to kill one once, though didn't go into details. Mind you as kids they used to punch off the tops of iron railing! Also told me a story about a man punching knocking out (and perhaps killing) a horse. Moral of the story: a boxer can hit jolly hard, and a wild dog on its own in wouldn't attack a man or stand much chance if it did.

[oracleslave]

My father (an ex amateur boxer) used to tell me dogs aren't difficult to deal with. I think he had to kill one once, though didn't go into details. Mind you as kids they used to punch off the tops of iron railing! Also told me a story about a man punching knocking out (and perhaps killing) a horse. Moral of the story: a boxer can hit jolly hard, and a wild dog on its own in wouldn't attack a man or stand much chance if it did.

After a few pints loads of people become "amateur boxers". I think the capability of joe average to take on a large german shepherd is not as high as you imply.

[Bagpuss]

railing! Also told me a story about a man punching knocking out (and perhaps killing) a horse.

Yes we've seen Blazing saddles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_RKPGS2vwM

[oracleslave]

Yes we've seen Blazing saddles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_RKPGS2vwM

[TimberWolf]

After a few pints loads of people become "amateur boxers". I think the capability of joe average to take on a large german shepherd is not as high as you imply.

True, not one for the average joe. I think the technique is to get down on one knee, and then presumably kill it with a single blow to the nose/head. Police dogs may be trained to harass rather than attack so I don't know whether this would work. A (sane) wild dog on its own wouldn't attack a man though.

[BoredBloke]

The council have now cancelled plans for the Champions league final to be shown in the centre now.

I don't understand the logic here i.e. some Glasgow Rangers fans went on the rampage ergo United supporters are likely to do the same in their own town. FFS Punish the locals for the actions of misbehaving visitors!?

I heard that while I was driving home and thought that was totally wrong. I can't see why a load of Man U fans can't enjoy the game in their own city centre - Slough is a dump to start with!

[Bagpuss]

I heard that while I was driving home and thought that was totally wrong. I can't see why a load of Man U fans can't enjoy the game in their own city centre - Slough is a dump to start with!

I can't complain too much as I have a ticket, getting there is another thing