Newcastle United Supporters Belief says it’s “crucial that classes are discovered” after elevating vital security issues following Saturday’s Premier League match at Leeds
Visiting followers have been left tightly packed collectively outdoors Elland Street when among the stadium’s digital turnstiles stopped working.
Supporters have been finally let in when a gate was opened however many missed kick-off and couldn’t discover their allotted seats on account of congestion.
Leeds plan to evaluate security measures at their residence floor together with West Yorkshire Police.
A spokesman for the Newcastle United Supporters Belief stated: “The Belief has raised vital issues to Leeds United in relation to the problems that occurred on the away finish at Elland Street on Saturday that might have resulted in critical damage or worse and weren’t the fault of any match-going Newcastle United followers.
“We’ve got referred to as on these Newcastle followers on the recreation to get in contact and, to this point, we’ve had over 100 followers contact us with their model of occasions. It seems to be solely by luck that no person was severely injured.
“No soccer supporter ought to go to a match and be in worry of their very own security.
“It’s crucial that classes are discovered to forestall this from occurring once more and it’s important that people who brought about these points are held accountable.”
Relegation-threatened Newcastle gained 1-0 because of a second-half aim kind Jonjo Shelvey.
A Leeds assertion learn: “The membership acknowledges the complaints raised by some Newcastle United supporters concerning points skilled coming into Elland Street on Saturday.
“Leeds United will now work with the Newcastle Supporters Belief, West Yorkshire Police and our personal security group to evaluate the problems raised and guarantee we proceed to supply a secure surroundings for everybody attending our stadium.”
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