Since then, the modern game has seen a decrease in violence between the rival supporters and incidents are fairly uncommon.

Over the years several violent incidents have taken place involving rival supporters, leading to the current prohibition of away-supporters in both stadiums.

What Stoke themselves are aiming for is less clear, though they probably deserve more credit than rival supporters have been willing to grant them this summer.

They are at the stadium every weekend and often fight with rival supporters.

A minor weapon in the fight against rival supporters was the use of the aerosol paint can.

The Governor was stoned and rival supporters have clashed with clubs.

After several rival supporters were killed in shoot- outs, Majluta finally grabbed the nomination for 1986.

Derby is often acknowledged as a 'passionate football town' by rival supporters and the press alike.

The animal's awesome hability was claimed even by rival supporters.

For example, 'assaults on opposing fans' could refer to a fist fight between two rival supporters or a massive chase involving hundreds of people.