Section 5
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Section 5 are a hooligan firm football hooligan firm associated with West Bromwich Albion F.C.
Whilst Albion have had several other firms since the 1960s, Section 5 is the largest.
stand. They are known for their involvement in violent clashes with supporters of rival teams, especially with local clubs Wolverhampton Wanderers
, Birmingham City
and above all Aston Villa
. A history of trouble has also existed with Walsall
, Cardiff City
, Swansea City, Leeds United, Manchester United, Everton
, Nottingham Forest, Derby County
, Sheffield United, Coventry City, Stoke City, Bristol City and Burnley
.
In 2002, both West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers supporters, met up in Amsterdam ahead of the England vs Holland game. Over 50 men fought in the town centre. It was captured on CCTV and shows a number of Wolves fans throw bottles into a pub and wait outside, West Bromwich Albion then ran out of the pub and attacked the Wolves hooligans. It then shows Wolverhampton Wanderers supporters run away only for a few unlucky ones to be caught.
Also in 2004, West Bromwich Albion's Section 5, met up with Cardiff City's Soul Crew in a massive brawl in Cardiff. As the Section 5 was getting an escort to the ground, several men broke through the police line Including Leader Johnny Paine and charged at the Soul Crew.
On 22 August 2004 up to 80 West Brom and Aston Villa fans fought a pitched battle, with some using baseball bat
s, wooden posts, brick
s, glasses
and iron bars, at the Uplands pub Also Including Johnny Paine And Several Other Members Of Section 5 Including Johnny Paines Brother Eamon. in Handsworth
after a game against Aston Villa.
. Eight people were injured.
The organised fight led to the conviction of 60 hooligans (23 from West Brom and 37 from Aston Villa) at Birmingham Crown Court
on 5 December 2006. 58 received football banning orders, with prison sentences of up to 21 months.
(The name 'Section 5' probably originates from a section of law (possibly the Public Order Act) aimed at football hooliganism / violent behaviour.)
West Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
Whilst Albion have had several other firms since the 1960s, Section 5 is the largest.
Background
Section Five are mainly located in the Smethwick EndThe Hawthorns
The Hawthorns is an all-seater football stadium in West Bromwich, Sandwell, England, with a capacity of 26,484. It has been the home of West Bromwich Albion F.C. since 1900, when it became the sixth ground to be used by the club. The ground was the last Football League ground to be built in the...
stand. They are known for their involvement in violent clashes with supporters of rival teams, especially with local clubs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
, Birmingham City
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
and above all Aston Villa
Aston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
. A history of trouble has also existed with Walsall
Walsall F.C.
Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
, Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
, Swansea City, Leeds United, Manchester United, Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
, Nottingham Forest, Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
, Sheffield United, Coventry City, Stoke City, Bristol City and Burnley
Burnley F.C.
Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888...
.
In 2002, both West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers supporters, met up in Amsterdam ahead of the England vs Holland game. Over 50 men fought in the town centre. It was captured on CCTV and shows a number of Wolves fans throw bottles into a pub and wait outside, West Bromwich Albion then ran out of the pub and attacked the Wolves hooligans. It then shows Wolverhampton Wanderers supporters run away only for a few unlucky ones to be caught.
Also in 2004, West Bromwich Albion's Section 5, met up with Cardiff City's Soul Crew in a massive brawl in Cardiff. As the Section 5 was getting an escort to the ground, several men broke through the police line Including Leader Johnny Paine and charged at the Soul Crew.
On 22 August 2004 up to 80 West Brom and Aston Villa fans fought a pitched battle, with some using baseball bat
Baseball bat
A baseball bat is a smooth wooden or metal club used in the game of baseball to hit the ball after the ball is thrown by the pitcher. It is no more than 2.75 inches in diameter at the thickest part and no more than 42 inches in length. It typically weighs no more than 33 ounces , but it...
s, wooden posts, brick
Brick
A brick is a block of ceramic material used in masonry construction, usually laid using various kinds of mortar. It has been regarded as one of the longest lasting and strongest building materials used throughout history.-History:...
s, glasses
Pint glass
A pint glass is a drinking vessel made to hold either a British pint of 20 imperial fluid ounces or an American pint of...
and iron bars, at the Uplands pub Also Including Johnny Paine And Several Other Members Of Section 5 Including Johnny Paines Brother Eamon. in Handsworth
Handsworth, West Midlands
Handsworth is an inner city area of Birmingham in the West Midlands, England. The Local Government Act 1894 divided the ancient Staffordshire parish of Handsworth into two urban districts: Handsworth and Perry Barr. Handsworth was annexed to the county borough of Birmingham in Warwickshire in 1911...
after a game against Aston Villa.
. Eight people were injured.
The organised fight led to the conviction of 60 hooligans (23 from West Brom and 37 from Aston Villa) at Birmingham Crown Court
Crown Court
The Crown Court of England and Wales is, together with the High Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal, one of the constituent parts of the Senior Courts of England and Wales...
on 5 December 2006. 58 received football banning orders, with prison sentences of up to 21 months.
See also
- CasualsCasualsThe casual subculture is a subsection of association football culture that is typified by football hooliganism and the wearing of expensive European designer clothing. The subculture originated in the United Kingdom in the early 1980s when many hooligans started wearing designer labels and...
- Chelsea HeadhuntersChelsea HeadhuntersThe Chelsea Headhunters are an English football hooligan firm linked to the London football club Chelsea.-Background:The Headhunters have rivalries with counterparts who follow other London teams, such as Arsenal, Millwall, Queens Park Rangers, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham.There was widespread...
- Football hooliganismFootball hooliganismFootball hooliganism, sometimes referred to by the British media as the English Disease, is unruly and destructive behaviour—such as brawls, vandalism and intimidation—by association football club fans...
- Inter City FirmInter City FirmThe Inter City Firm is an English football hooligan firm mainly active in the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s, associated with West Ham United. The name came from the use of InterCity trains used to travel to away games...
- List of hooligan firms
- The MuckersThe MuckersThe Muckers are a football hooligan firm linked to the football club Blackpool F.C. They take their name from the word mucker, a colloquialism meaning good friend....
(The name 'Section 5' probably originates from a section of law (possibly the Public Order Act) aimed at football hooliganism / violent behaviour.)