A mass brawl took place ahead of the West Ham vs Chelsea match in the English Premier League on Sunday. A Chelsea fan, who was reportedly giving a lot, approached an older West Ham fan in a provocative manner. However, the situation took a violent turn when a younger West Ham fan intervened and punched the Chelsea fan, causing him to fall to the ground.
EPL Crowd Fight Takes Chelsea Fan In Wheelchair
A Chelsea fan learned a valuable lesson in an EPL game at London Stadium on Sunday: “defend yourself at all times”. This common boxing phrase might have been useful to the fan before the Chelsea vs West Ham game.
The Chelsea fan appeared to provoke an older West Ham fan by approaching him, shouting and standing with his arms at his sides and his chin in the air. Meanwhile, a younger West Ham fan was preparing to attack and delivered a quick right hand to the jaw which resulted in a knockout.
Stick the blue flag up your ass hahahahaha #WhuChe #COYI pic.twitter.com/NFpylFUAVp
— WESTGATE (@Harry_Westgate_) February 11, 2023
As the Chelsea fan lay motionless on the ground, West Ham fans chanted “Irons! Irons! Irons!”, showing his support for his team and the fan who landed the hay. The nickname “Irons” is a reference to the club’s origins as a team of workers at the Thames Ironworks.
This view is even better ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/CoWd1Wcq2p
— Alex (@ah99_____) February 11, 2023
The Chelsea fan later reappeared in a wheelchair with a bloody lip, and clips of the fight from multiple angles soon appeared on social media. This incident has once again brought attention to the problem of hooliganism in football, a problem that has plagued Chelsea in the past.
DO YOU KNOW WHO! pic.twitter.com/dkn8kLTDYc
— Freddie (@fredh_) February 11, 2023
Is vandalism still a problem in the PLA?
Hooliganism has long been a problem in English football, and Chelsea have had their fair share of incidents. The club has faced criticism and fines for actions by its supporters in the past, including racist chants and violence. However, the sport has made great strides in recent years in combating hooliganism, and the vast majority of matches are now played in a safe and friendly environment.
Despite the progress made, traces of vandalism still remain. The recent fight at West Ham vs Chelsea is a reminder that the sport still has a long way to go to completely eradicate the problem.
The Premier League and the clubs themselves have put in place various measures to combat hooliganism, including tight security measures, increased fines and bans for those who engage in violence and disorder, and education programs for young fans. However, it is clear that more needs to be done to eliminate the problem completely.
