On that infamous night in Stockport, the GMP force tried this on with about 1800 Burnley fans in the open away end.

Result? They got their phooking heads kicked in!

Why do the various County Police chiefs think it even appropriate to allow the use of batons on any football supporter? South Yorkshire do however seem to have a predilection for employing every village idiot within their county.

Come in Acido please?