Swansea City to work with police following 'unacceptable' behaviour from fans
The conduct of a number of Swans and Rotherham fans has been highlighted
Swansea City say they'll be working with South Wales and South Yorkshire Police after what they describe as 'unacceptable' and 'unsavoury' behaviour involving both sets of fans after their Championship game against Rotherham yesterday.
It happened after the final whistle went at the AESSEAL stadium.
The club says for it to happen after they've been working closely with the EFL to promote the 'Love football. Protect the game' campaign to deal with anti social behaviour only adds to their dismay.
Swansea first Championship game of the season ended in a 1 all draw.
See the full statement from Swansea City below.
"Swansea City strongly condemns the behaviour of a small number of supporters following today’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Rotherham United.
"At the conclusion of a game played in a great spirit and a terrific atmosphere, there were instances of unacceptable, unsavoury behaviour involving both Swansea and Rotherham fans in the south-east corner of the AESSEAL New York Stadium.
"That such behaviour should happen during a period where the club has worked closely with the EFL in promoting the ‘Love Football. Protect the Game' campaign - which has seen clubs across all three divisions stress the need to eradicate anti-social behaviour from our game – only adds to our sense of dismay.
"Ourselves and Rotherham United will now work together - and with South Yorkshire and South Wales Police - to identify those involved in the scenes witnessed after the full-time whistle. Such behaviour is simply not acceptable.
"We want to thank the large majority of Swans fans who – as always - behaved impeccably. They represented the club and backed Russell Martin and the players brilliantly.