Jul 21
Columbus Crew Fans Fight with West Ham Fans
If you have not already heard, there was a scuffle between some West Ham supporters and some Crew supporters in Columbus yesterday. Let’s just hope this is not a pre-cursor to anything that happens at the All-Star game because there will be European attention and the league needs to be on top of things. They didn’t get off to a good start when they flew West Ham to the USA in Economy class. Anyway, after the jump is a detailed report of the incident.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A halftime brawl between more than 100 fans marred an exhibition match Sunday between West Ham United of the English Premier League club and the MLS’ Columbus Crew. The fights, which overshadowed West Ham United’s 3-1 win, began when a handful of West Ham supporters, some wearing the team’s claret and blue colors, entered the northeast corner of the stadium where the Crew’s most boisterous supporters typically gather.
Crew supporters began directing chants toward the rival fans, and fights quickly broke out between more than 100 Crew fans and at least 30 West Ham fans. Columbus police officers and Crew Stadium security staff eventually separated the groups.
Highway Patrol officers arrested one fan outside the stadium for disorderly conduct, Patrol spokeswoman Anne Ralston said. A dispatcher didn’t know whether Columbus police had made any arrests inside the stadium.
West Ham forward Dean Ashton scored the game’s first goal, a blistering low shot that flew past Andy Gruenebaum in the sixth minute.
Forward Jason Garey put Columbus on the scoreboard in the 20th minute, leaping to head home a bending crossing pass from Cory Elenio.
Crew midfielder Brad Evans inadvertently doubled West Ham’s advantage by scoring into his own goal in the 26th minute. Kyle Reid completed the scoring for West Ham with a close-range goal in the 53rd minute.
“It was a terrific game for us. We needed that sort of a workout,” West Ham manager Alan Curbishley said. “We took the MLS game because we wanted to come to America. We wanted to show people what we’re about.”
July 22nd, 2008 at 3:22 am
i was in the middle of this brawl and it was amazing those “wankers” think they can come in our house and take us they got somthing comming
July 22nd, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Get stufed u can cme take on the mighty hammers any day and bring as many as u want, u cnt tke iraq wat chance av u got taking the East End Boys, Hitler cudnt do it and you got no chance!!!!!
July 22nd, 2008 at 2:31 pm
i’m forever blowing bubbles, prettey bubbles in the air
they fly so high almost reach the sky
and like my dreams they fade an die
Fortune allways hideing iv looked everywhere im for ever blowing bubbles preety bubbles in the air
July 22nd, 2008 at 2:36 pm
how are you guys happy about this. This just besmirches the name of West Ham supporters world wide. You shouldn’t be proud, you should be ashamed of your fellow supporters atrocious acts.
July 22nd, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Dear douchebag who said Hitler couldnt take you,
Thats because America bailed your ass out. Also, George Washington and the
boys in blue did put a trouncing on you.
Cheers and all that rubbish,
OHIO TILL I DIE!
July 22nd, 2008 at 5:07 pm
(OUT TO ALEX) 30 mighty cockney boyz (ICF) kicked 100 Blue coat asses!
Just remeber America belongs to the indians not u so called americans (u fake america) least England is England and West Ham r allways up for u fat yanks, the only reason u so called bailed r ass out was because u were to chicken to cme in b4 the chinks smashed ur harbour COME ON THE MIGHTY HAMMERS
July 22nd, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Hi Max the Jerry (german)
We West Ham fans live for the moment and tke no surrender, if u like bein a pacifist den leave ur comments at hme (pussy)
WEST HAM TILL I DIE, WEST HAM TILL I DIE
To fight for your colour’s is a way of life just like ur hells angels GOD DAMN YANK tke ur beating
July 22nd, 2008 at 5:17 pm
If were really going to start this, besides football, what have you brits done better than us Americans. You can’t beat us in wars. You don’t go to space. Almost every major technological advancement was made by America. Your football is better than our’s but at least we have something else. On the subject how does a tenth place finish feel to you, my team, chelsea is just a bit better. How does England not making the Euro’s feel. Get off your high horse and sit down. You are just looking to show the world that you’re a bunch of punks and that’s what it looks like.
July 22nd, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Lenix Lewis west ham fan kicked tysons ass, u only got into space because you kidnaped the german scientist after you descided to come into the war, all your athaletes are drugies,remember the british empire who ruled half the world not no inavajoa indians, Custur with all his technological advanced weapons ov its time cudnt defeat a yellow skin with a twig a strig an a arrow, and as for chelsea their nt english their foreigners. Hw does it also feel knwing a bunch ov PUNKS kicked ur ass 3-1 plus OBAMA is a TRUE west ham fan (if we were yanks he cud count on our votes) royal britania rules the waves, have you wheat kickers got a crew if you have do what you yanks normally do bring ten times as many as we do. Who the hell is Columbus Crew we still beat you with half a crew. Talk to me thursday when we put r kids against your best and lets see whos the one who puts up the real test. At least our soldiers shoot the enemy nt our own. LONG LIVE OBAMA HONOURY ICF WEST HAM FAN
July 22nd, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Look i dnt mean to offend but u yanks can tke the mik out ov England all u wnt bt when it all cmes dwn to it wt language r u speaking……let me think its English. And the mighty hammers may nt get to the euros bt WE like r BRITISH soldiers would kick your ass every single time cus u may have the Brawn but you dnt have the brains, so if ur lukin for a fight pick us WestHam fans because we dnt like to dissapoint. FOR QUEEN AND COUNTRY
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:00 pm
I voted for Obama so you can thank me for that. As for Obama and Soccer, the only teams he roots for are the US National Team, and the Chicago Fire, tough luck. I would also say that there is something to the strategy of bringing more men, it works. Soccer might not be great here in America but we have everything else, even you want our politicians (Obama)
July 22nd, 2008 at 10:48 pm
I can tell that the English are good with grammar. It’s about as good as their team.
Don’t Tread On US
July 22nd, 2008 at 11:49 pm
truly classy charley
July 23rd, 2008 at 1:44 am
lol o the surly British so angry that their beloved Hammers allowed a goal from a b squad on an MLS team…I’d want to hit somebody too after that
July 23rd, 2008 at 3:54 am
Get your facts right about Obama and who he supports as he studied in England and stated that he was a West Ham fan. As for having more men and it working, how many men did you have in Vietnam and who won that war again cus im sure it werent you Yanks. We will except Obama (WEST HAM MAN) any day, at least he would’nt be assasinated over here, like sme of your other politicians or Presidents frm the past. COME ON YOU IRONS!!!
July 23rd, 2008 at 4:02 am
We might have allowed a goal from a B squad bt it dnt matter how many we let in as long as we won…..ow and what was the score again 3-1…yeh i thought so, MR Jonesta if your gonna comment put some thing better because we’re trying to have a proper discussion, we know your weak like you team but i would have thought that you as a yank could put up abit more than that (pussy) COME ON THE MIGHTY WEST HAM UNITED
July 23rd, 2008 at 4:10 am
Charley what the fuck are you on about, if England is that bad why speak our language, Our grammers as good as our team hey Charley then we must be FUCKING LEGENDS. As for treading on US dont cry about it just because ENGLISH TEAMS will forever step up to the mark and England is the one country that you so called Americans cant and will never be able to push around!!!!
July 23rd, 2008 at 10:22 am
haha push around?!? …no you are right. English teams do continually step up…like Euro 08…oh wait you didnt make it…or WC 06…wait they didnt get past the quarters…hmm but Im sure that you are right. I guess we will see who gets pushed around in about two days when your “mighty” hammers lose to the MLS. Go back to the east end where u belong. Pretty bubbles…ha! Thats a joke.
July 23rd, 2008 at 10:39 am
Aren’t our countries allies?
Anyway, seriously you invented the language, couldn’t you at least speak it correctly?
The MLS all-stars are going to destroy West Ham. As for the wars and such… hey, um, guy who said we could never push you around? Back when we were a bunch of farmers with pitchforks and hand-me-down muskets, we pushed your mighty army right the hell back across the Atlantic. What can you really even say to that?
July 23rd, 2008 at 11:07 am
Let’s wait and see what happens on thursday. Our MLS All stars have only beaten Chelsea and Celtic the last two years so West Ham should dominate us right? About Barack Obama, he never studied in England, you are so hypocritical. You think you’re better than us but you want a piece of our politicians.
July 23rd, 2008 at 11:43 am
Ow right then ladies,fine we will settle this on Thursday, yeh ur right u did push us back then an all the way accross the atlantic such a shame that the only time America could beat us was when they were farmers shame they cant do it now with all their technological advanced weapons shame we’re allies England could do with a little challenge ow sorry figthing fat yanks and dumb American soldier’s would’nt be much of a challenge, and you might also inflict friendly fire or is that just an American millitary tactic who knows.
Now as for speaking the language its our language we can do what the hell we want with it, shame you cant do that with your language, so why dont you go back to speaking your native tongue (Indian) because thats what you are Indians.
Much better Charley for one i’m glad you can read two i admit Enlgand did’nt get far but then you can’t speak about football when America is just full out shit, so Charley your probably a Hill Billy descendent so i dont blame you for thinking insest is right but what ever you think about WestHam or England America is just as crap.
Right Mr Maxi agree with you on one thing we should see what happens thursday, now West Ham so you beat Chelsea and Good old Celtic, buuuuut when WestHam were near relegation zone we beat Arsenal and Man united twice, so bringing up old matches that you have won dont mean anything to us West Ham fans. Now we dont want all your politicians we just admire the one and that is OBAMA THE WEST HAM MAN, so he may nt av studied in England but he did come over and i advise you to type in google Obama west ham fan and read that. COME ON YOU CLARET AND BLUES
July 23rd, 2008 at 12:11 pm
he might be a west ham fan but who cares. The more important thing is that he’s american and you don’t get to have any part of him. I encourage all of you to come to this website on thursday after the game and then we’ll see who’s better. You can talk if you win (not likely)
July 23rd, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Well if we win i might come on, just say what the score no hard feelings who ever wins hey American or English, Amercian but West ham to the core. No hard feelings hey hope its a gd match. Mighty Irons
July 23rd, 2008 at 1:28 pm
I hope its a good match too. Good Luck to you hammers. i respect your passion.
“Dont tread on US”
July 23rd, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Yeh suppose good luck to both
“Not English soil bring the turmoil”
July 23rd, 2008 at 1:57 pm
I’m going to make a bold prediction. All Stars 2-0 West Ham. Kenny Cooper scores and so does Cuathemoc Blanco.
July 23rd, 2008 at 2:00 pm
I dnt feel like getting into a heated discussion so i think if West Ham put out the best then 3-2 to West Ham thts if we are on top form
July 23rd, 2008 at 2:03 pm
I think you guys just underestimate the talent of MLS. If you put together a XI of the premier league, it would be much better than any one team. Even if West Ham puts out a full lineup, they might not win.
July 23rd, 2008 at 5:28 pm
I have the All-Stars winning 2-1, with the All-Stars giving up a goal in the opening 30 minutes while they get adjusted to playing together. Cooper and Donovan with the goals.
July 24th, 2008 at 5:07 am
We will soon see who wins COME ON YOU IRONS
July 24th, 2008 at 11:54 am
The only good that EVER came from that foggy little isle,
where the people look like potatoes, all pale and lumpy, is…..AMERICA!
What a crowded little Island, a prodominantly Mulsim Island recently.
YNWA
July 24th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
This is to you YNWA if you wnt to b a bitch fine is this bitchy enough for you at least we can control our muslims you cant, remeber you start your fuking wars and shit shame you cant end them, every one else has to clean your mess, remember Vietnam you didnt clean tht up, and theirs no other country that likes America. (FACT)
July 24th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Hammer, check the score of the game. If were a mickey mouse league, how are we trouncing you guys.
July 24th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Yeh who the fuck are you to come on an start more shit soz thts wt America always does, pale and lumpy are we least we aint driving our country into obesity so shut up and eat your BIG MAC.
July 24th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Scoreboard! How are the hammers doing now. They’re being ripped apart by a mickey mouse league. Do I hear the sounds of relegation. Better call up Carlos Tevez.
July 24th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
this is to Max, Max look your playing our reserve team and the match aint over yet.
July 24th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Max who do you support by the way, your actual team.
July 24th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
I support DC United, and Chelsea. Do you really consider Lucas Neil, Dean Ashton, Carlton Cole, Robert Green, Julien Faubert, Scott Parker, Anton Ferdinand and, Hayden Mullins. yeah so your really playing a reserve squad? yeah right.
July 24th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
george mcartney, craige, belamy, keiron dyer, mathew upson, dani gabbidon, mark nobel, biramiva valon, freddy cearas, louis boamorta, all first team player from last year that aren’t playing.
July 24th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
ow sorry you got that wrong thats our reserve side. Yeh right.
Plus the fact that premier league teams dont need to pay has beens like beckham £200000 a week to make the league look good, not wanted by any English team.
July 24th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
don’t try to fool me. First of all, gabbidon and valon aren’t first team players from last year. Additionally, you had a lot of different starting lineups so 8 of the players currently in, 9 now because of Boa Morte were starting 11 for a good portion of the season.
July 24th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
your just mad that beckham didn’t join West Ham, he’s from your East London for gods sake. I’m not refuting the fact that you guys have better soccer but what do you think chelsea does. chelsea was nothing before they started paying people outrageous sums. If you’re watching the game, you’ll know that this league is up and coming, and some of these players will be playing in your beloved premier league soon.
July 24th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Well we dont have to fool a fool because your already the fool and either way (laugh my ass off) your still not playing our first team or are you suddenly a west ham fan.
July 24th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
nope, I just get the opportunity to see them play every weekend so I know the squad. Also, you have a very talented American in Jonathan Spector and it’s too bad he’s not playing because he could help.
July 24th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
Beckham was a posh cockney, not a proper east end boy, chelsea never bought has bins and dont pay that kind of money and if Beckham is that good, why didnt any premier league club go for him.
July 24th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Not good enough for us thats why he plays mickey mouse football, (easy)
July 24th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Jonathan who…………………………………..
July 24th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Spector, i thought you were a fan.
July 24th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
WHATS THAT YOU WERE SAYING LOOK AT THE SCORE BOARD 2-2
July 24th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
OPPS ONLY 25 YARDS
July 24th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
for Spector no fan knows him that well he dont play that much
July 24th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
3-2 easy mistake can you keep it though that the question
July 24th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
look at the scoreboard yourselves. talk about a rocket shot.
July 24th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
should have been 4-2 there
July 24th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
HA HA HA we laugh at your goal
July 24th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
ow and he werent off side damn such a shame
July 24th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
I have a question for you guys? What are you perceptions of americans in the EPL such as Tim Howard, Brad Friedel, Clint Dempsey, Jonathan Spector, and more.
July 24th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
(putting bitchy-ness a side) Friedel top notch, Spector ok, Tim Howard hmmmm good, Clint Dempsey not seen alot of him truth be told
July 24th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
unlucky, boa morte should have finished that. I still think MLS deserves the win, we’ve controlled play and had double the chances.
July 24th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Fair play lads you won ha ha good match
July 24th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Ye yeh not bad for a bunch of yanks ha ha, nice talknig to yah
July 24th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
OK ok Max like the way you stuck up for your teams and country us West Ham fans no when we play shit, well done good talking to you Max Zeger
July 24th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
definitely, we both gave it a good run and I think it is a deserved win. It was certainly an exciting match and thanks to West Ham for coming over here. Enjoyed talking to you, come back if there’s any news relating americans and west ham.
July 24th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Keep in touch, converted American Iron (Nick name for west ham fans)
July 24th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
I’ll be a west ham fan if you guys become fans of MLS and US Soccer. Deal?
July 24th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Yeh no probs you yank (joke) fwd your email address keep in touch WELL DONE FAIR PLAY TO YAH
July 25th, 2008 at 12:24 am
Reading all your comments is hilarious,keep up the good work, I live in USA but I’m english…. But hey to all you idiots who bring 1776 into it, the only reason you kicked “our” butts is cos of ur French buddies…WHERE ARE THEY NOW????? Plus we were YOU… we kicked our own butt!
July 25th, 2008 at 12:29 am
PS… does anyone on here think anyone in England gives a shit that Columbus beat West Ham or MLS all stars won??? The east end boys just had a kick around and enjoyed some sun for once, whereas the yanks played their soul out hahahaha
July 28th, 2008 at 7:39 am
nice one cali-glos-boy united we stand but get your self back to the foggy isle!!!! god damn yanks. ynwa go start a war some where and we will get you out of the shit again no fucker likes you!1966 westham & england won the world cup have you? think not sucker!
July 28th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
come on you yankee doodle wankies cockney boyz are up for it! as its said your not sining anymore.cockney boyz cockney boyz steel toe boots and jelly eels max had enough at least you talk some sence not like those eegits who made some token crap comments eg ynwa tossa! charley. as spelt in english it means plonker!your folks must have really thought alot of you .plonker
March 17th, 2009 at 9:21 am
I remember when Zulu steamed WHU at Mile End. Such grand days.