Two Portsmouth fans have been handed a severe punishment after attempting to infiltrate a match against their South Coast rivals Southampton by dressing up as stewards. In an ill-conceived scheme, brothers Kane and Dale Green donned hi-vis jackets, complete with "steward" emblazoned on the back, in a desperate bid to gain entry into St Mary's Stadium.
The pair were armed with radio equipment and even carried earpieces, further highlighting their elaborate ruse. However, their plan ultimately unraveled when they were spotted by club security and stadium staff who immediately ejected them from the premises.
The brothers, both of whom pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation and trespassing, were fined approximately £700 each and faced a three-year ban on attending football matches as part of their punishment. It remains unclear whether either brother attempted to acquire tickets outside the stadium or genuinely hoped to make amends before being caught out.
Law enforcement officials acknowledge that the duo's brazen attempt to breach security would have been difficult to succeed, even for the most hardened offenders. The swift intervention by security personnel and law enforcement officers ensured a successful outcome and served as a deterrent against similar incidents in the future.
It is reported that the pair were motivated solely by their desire to watch the highly anticipated match, with neither brother displaying any intention of engaging in illicit activities beyond cheering on their team from afar.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the consequences faced by those who attempt to circumvent stadium security measures. As Assistant Chief Constable Tony Rowlinson noted, "This was a ridiculous plot" that ultimately backfired when law enforcement officials and security personnel collaborated to prevent any disruption to the match.
The pair were armed with radio equipment and even carried earpieces, further highlighting their elaborate ruse. However, their plan ultimately unraveled when they were spotted by club security and stadium staff who immediately ejected them from the premises.
The brothers, both of whom pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation and trespassing, were fined approximately £700 each and faced a three-year ban on attending football matches as part of their punishment. It remains unclear whether either brother attempted to acquire tickets outside the stadium or genuinely hoped to make amends before being caught out.
Law enforcement officials acknowledge that the duo's brazen attempt to breach security would have been difficult to succeed, even for the most hardened offenders. The swift intervention by security personnel and law enforcement officers ensured a successful outcome and served as a deterrent against similar incidents in the future.
It is reported that the pair were motivated solely by their desire to watch the highly anticipated match, with neither brother displaying any intention of engaging in illicit activities beyond cheering on their team from afar.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the consequences faced by those who attempt to circumvent stadium security measures. As Assistant Chief Constable Tony Rowlinson noted, "This was a ridiculous plot" that ultimately backfired when law enforcement officials and security personnel collaborated to prevent any disruption to the match.
those two brothers Kane & Dale were so extra, but I guess that's what happens when u really wanna watch ur team play 
️ anyway its crazy how security at the stadium was on high alert and caught them red-handed (no pun intended) 
its definitely a good reminder to respect the rules and not try 2 be some sorta football ninja 
they got lucky it couldve been so much worse for them if they had actually pulled off their scheme 
anyway £700 is a pretty steep fine, but I guess ur life is worth it if u get to watch ur team play 
those two dudes got caught red-handed and now they're gonna pay the price £700 each and a 3-yr ban 
i mean i get it guys just wanna watch ur fave team Portsmouth but c'mon be smart about it 
you cant just dress up as stewards and expect 2 slip in unnoticed lol what were they thinkin? 
anyway, glad nothing too serious happened and everyone stayed safe. maybe next time they'll just buy a ticket like a normal person 
. The fact that they went all out with radio equipment and earpieces shows just how serious they were about getting in. Thankfully, the authorities stepped in and put a stop to it before anyone got hurt or the match was disrupted.
. Three-year ban on matches might be a bit steep, but I guess that's what you get for trying to pull off something so brazen. It's still disappointing they were caught and punished like this. If they just wanted to support their team without breaking the law, there are plenty of other ways to do it, like buying tickets or joining the fan club 
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So these two brothers Kane and Dale thought they could just dress up as stewards to sneak into this Southampton game 
. The punishment seems fair though, £700 each is a decent fine and 3 years ban from matches 
. Kudos to the security team who caught them out and prevented any trouble during the game 
! It's always important to follow the rules and respect stadium security, let's just hope they learned their lesson 
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