Government proposes identity card scheme for football fans

Title

Government proposes identity card scheme for football fans

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

17 Jan 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:02:56

Description

Report on Government plans for a membership card scheme for football supporters, aimed at combating the problem of crowd violence. Football League president Jack Dunnett believes they could end up with egg on their faces. Ian Stott, chairman of Oldham Football Club, claims the scheme will cause problems for clubs and police alike. Graham Kelly, Chief Executive of the Football Association, believes the scheme is far too complex to follow through. Male reporter not identified (poss. Andrew Gidley).

Contributors

Graham Kelly; Andrew Gidley; Jack Dunnett; Ian Stott

Keywords

Sport; Crime; Violence; Association football; Hooliganism; Criminals; Identity; Football League; FA; Oldham Football Club

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