Portsmouth and Southampton fans named, shamed and banned after South Coast Derby disorder

Feckless yobs who threw missiles at each other and ripped apart seats at the South Coast Derby have been given lengthy banning orders.

The group of 12 Portsmouth and Southampton supporters have been punished after disorder erupted after the final whistle on January 25. Intense scenes on the field during the 1-1 draw boiled over in the stands after 90 minutes.

Clusters of fans in the lower part of the North Stand and in the Milton End proceeded launch projectiles at each other. These included bottles and chairs, while some Southampton supporters ripped apart chairs in the stands and chucked them.

All 12 supporters pleaded guilty and 11 were given football banning orders (FBO) totalling 39 years. They are blocked from attending regulated football matches which range from non-league fixtures and international games. Other supporters are still being sought after by police.

Portsmouth Magistrates Court heard coins, bottles and pieces of broken seats were also used as missiles. Officers reviewed hours of CCTV and body-worn camera footage as part of the investigation, working alongside both clubs.

Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Simon Dodds, who was in charge of the policing operation for the game, said: “These 12 supporters made a conscious decision to hang around after the game and get involved in violent disorder. While most fans left the ground without any trouble, this group started to rip up seats and throw whatever they could at opposing fans.

“This was totally unnecessary and incredibly dangerous. It was pure luck that nobody was seriously injured. We warned people before the game that we would not tolerate anyone who risks the safety of those going to enjoy these matches, but this group ignored that.

“Now they are facing large fines, lengthy banning orders that will prevent them from going to live games, as well as facing the consequences of having a conviction against their name. I hope this sends a clear message that we will work with the clubs and the Crown Prosecution Service to take action against those who cause trouble, whether that is on the day, or following investigations by our specialist post-match investigation team.”

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The names of the banned supporters

A total of ten Saints fans appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on August 3. A pair of Pompey supporters appeared at the same court on July 20.

Three men pleaded guilty to throwing a missile and criminal damage:

• William Miles, 25, of Redbridge Hill, Southampton, was fined a total of £1,246, including costs and given a five-year FBO
• Aiden Dolery, 31, of Poppy Road, Southampton, was fined a total of £849.50, including costs and given a five-year FBO
• Jimmy Brewer, 19, of Drake Close, Locks Heath, was fined a total of £1,684, including costs and given a five-year FBO

Two men pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage:

• Luca Balducci, 25, of Kielder Close, Chandler’s Ford, was fined a total of £849.50, including costs and given a three-year FBO
• Liam May, 26 of Crapapple Close, Totton, was fined a total of £504.50, including costs and given a three-year FBO

Six men and one 17-year-old pleaded guilty to throwing a missile:

• Alistair Jones, 40, of South Lodge, Fareham, was fined a total of £785, including costs and given a three-year FBO
• Matthew Hazzard, 40, of Larch Road, Southampton, was fined a total of £785, including costs and given a three-year FBO
• Evan Hazzard, 19, of Cherwell Crescent, Southampton, was fined a total of £253, including costs and given a three-year FBO
• Joseph Dowd, 21, of Monarch Way, West End, was fined a total of £701. No FBO was imposed
• A 17-year-old, from Chandler’s Ford, received a Conditional Discharge for six months and given a three-year FBO
• Morgan Gatenby, 27, of Tottenham Road, Portsmouth, was fined £380 plus costs and given a three-year-banning order
• Clayton Edwards, 19, of Queens Road, Portsmouth, was fined £500 plus costs and given a three-year FBO

Other supporters have faced punishments in previous incidents. This included Taylor Rogers, 32, of Havant Road, who was given a four-year FBO after running towards the away end and throwing a ball in their direction - being escorted away by stewards. He was ordered to pay £1,205 in fines and costs.

Richard Conaghan, 34, of Courtmount Grove, was banned from football matches for three years after climbing over the advertising board and dashing towards the Milton End, gesticulating to the Southampton fans.

Saints supporter Michael Wilson, 44, threw a crutch onto the pitch which struck a teenage ball boy. Wilson, of Beedon Way, Eastleigh, pleaded guilty to assault by beating and throwing a missile onto a football playing area. He paid the £1,496 in court costs, fines and victim surcharges, while receiving a three-year football banning order.