[wilko]

Yes, that is also true.

Much of the problem is caused by the differences in culture. A substantial element of UK youth drink simply to get drunk. This is where the "yob culture" image of the UK comes from, because our football fans will drink extensively before a match and European authorities don't really know how to handle it.

In my experience of Italy, Spain, Belgium, France etc, people enjoy drinking in moderation and don't drink simply to get drunk - and here lies the problem.

So, whilst the police were indeed heavy handed, the Man Utd fans certainly aren't angels. But what is totally unforgiveable were the stories of a ten year old boy (Man Utd fan) being battered by police with a baton, whilst his father was being restrained for trying to protect him. Unbelievable.