We are the Force Football Unit, West Midlands Police. This account is to provide info & updates for West Bromwich Albion. Your club contact is PC Dave Mapp
@WBA
fans who attended
@Boro
last Saturday. The offender who threw the pyro that was discharged and thrown onto the pitch in the second half was identified and reported for the offence. They will attend court soon and explain their actions. Updates to follow
#baggies
#wba
We’re looking forward to the 4th Round FA Cup match at the Hawthorns on Sunday between
@WBA
and
@Wolves
We’re hoping it’s going to be a great day for everyone! ⚽️🥅⚽️🥅⚽️
Afternoon testing of the WMP Drone
@dronesWMP
at
@WBA
in preparation for Saturday’s fixture. Excellent bit of kit and all financed via the Proceeds of Crime Act
#poca
@WBA
fans cast your mind back to the issues we had at Millwall away (Millwall v Wba 29.01.22) A male appeared at Lewisham Mags today for throwing a missile during the game. Convicted at court, costs made + 3 year football banning order.
#Baggies
#WBAFC
PC Portman has worked in the football unit looking after
@WBA
fans for over 15yrs. He will end his 30yr career tomorrow after the
@SouthamptonFC
fixture.
@SaintsfcCop
#AVFC
fans pls note the following - no alcohol will be available throughout the game. However soft drinks along with Tea & coffee will be served at your request. Also there is no ‘fan Zone’ pre-match as this is midweek (normal procedure) enjoy !
@AVFCOfficial
@AVFC_WMP
All supporters attending
@WBA
v
@NUFC
for tonight’s FA Cup fixture at the Hawthorns. Middlemore Rd will be closed from 17:00hrs. This is to facilitate the parking of away coaches for the football fixture. Officers will be on hand to help with any queries.
@EmiratesFACup
@WBA
fans attending
@swfc
today, pls note there are no away pubs within the immediate area of the ground (Hillsborough area) if drinking in the city centre use the Yellow Line Middlewood Tram and jump off at Leppings Lane 👍
#wba
#baggies
@Nathan_Rushton
@WBA
For the record a male in the away end was taken out and arrested for this offence. Pls DM if you can supply a witness statement.
@WBA
Tonight see’s 6 individuals attend the programme who have recently been detained for football related offences. They have admitted the offence and shown interest in attending this 2 day course as part of their conditional caution.
@FootballUnitWMP
The ‘Yellow Card Project’ will accommodate persons who have fallen foul of the law (most notably football related offences) first time offenders who we think can be steered away from further offending and a day out in court.
@FootballUnitWMP
The ground facilities will be open at the Hawthorns
@WBA
from 18:30hrs. Food & beverages will be available from this time. All
@NUFC
supporters will need to access the stadium via Middlemore Rd
@NPNUFC
pls RT
#pnefc
fans attending
@WBA
- There are limited pubs located near to the ground. Personally I would drink in Bham City Centre if travelling via the train and head over to the ground from 14:00hrs onwards. Plenty of choice and room in Bham.
@PNEPolice
@pnefc
Big following for today’s away game
@LaticsOfficial
v
@WBA
over 3500+ making the journey. More info to follow later. Pls RT where possible. Safe journey
#baggies
#wba
Myself and
@AVFC_WMP
are due on BBC WM shortly covering the 2 play-off fixtures coming up. Tune in... also a swing ball game to help decide the outcome..!!
@Jamie_WBA05
@WBA
@Boro
Jamie, Hi, hope you’re well. Happy to discuss how it all works and explain it what we have in place to deter people from this and repeat offending. 👍
Travelling to the Hawthorns by car - j1 of the M5, A41 - parking facilities as you approach. Expect delays due to road works. Allow plenty of time
@Boro
and safe journey also..!!
#AVFC
fans attending
@WBA
tomorrow via train. Pls allow plenty of time and arrive at Snow Hill for 7pm onwards. Extra trains will be in place to support the expected increased numbers travelling over to the Hawthorns.
@AVFCOfficial
@AVFC_WMP
Travelling via car for the
@WBA
@BurnleyOfficial
match. M5 junction 1 then 2 min drive towards the Hawthorns. Expect delays around the M5/M6 due to current road works. Plan alternative routes to avoid delays. Allow further travelling time pls
@BurnleyFCPolice
Pls RT
@MillwallFC
@MPSMillwallFC
Trains ‘Post-match’ from Hawthorns back into Bham Snow Hill are cancelled with the next available train being 18:18hrs. Pls look to utilise the metro post-match or alternative travel means. Expect delays.
Also to note
#WBAFC
fans will see their football officer - PC Martin Portman conduct his last match before retiring from the force
@WBA
@WMPolice
@SaintsfcCop
@Coventry_City
fans attending
@WBA
via train, pls use Bham Snow Hill for your journey to the Hawthorns TS. Pls use Middlemore Rd using the ramp to enter the away section of the ground.
@CCFC_WMP
Following the huge success of educational programmes aimed towards first time offenders, adults, juveniles....
@WBA
safety team & myself are holding an educational evening tomorrow offering those who have found themselves in trouble for football related offences.
@SwansOfficial
fans attending
@WBA
via coach / mini bus, pls park in Middlemore Rd, M5 J1, 4th exit then head along Bham Rd passing the grd before turning right into Middlemore Rd. Access to the away section is via a ramp.
@swp_scfc
#AVFC
fans attending by coach - All coaches will be parked in Middlemore Rd. This gives you access to the ramp leading to the away area/turnstiles
@AVFCOfficial
@AVFC_WMP
@WBA
@Wolves
It includes all of
#Wolverhampton
#Walsall
#Dudley
#Sandwell
and the B21 postcode.
This means officers can stop & search people for weapons and insist face covering are removed without needing to explain why. Anyone intent on carrying anything to cause disorder should know this.
@WBA
@Wolves
There will be large numbers of supporters travelling from across the Black Country and further afield to The Hawthorns and we are working with both clubs to make sure this happens smoothly and with as little disruption as possible to transport, pubs and bars, and local residents.
@WBA
Some great comments on here and well deserved for such a top man. I knew him as a wolves spotter when he was a bobby. I then saw him more regularly at WBA where he controlled the cctv on match days. Always loved having that cheeky banter with hin at the half time period. RIP 👍
@Boro
fans - Travelling to
@WBA
via rail - trains into Bham central, short walk to Snow Hill Station then onto 'The Hawthorns railway station'. 2-3 min walk from here to the Grd via Middlemore Road - facilities inside the Grd or Royal Oak PH.
#AVFC
fans attending
@WBA
tomorrow, if the game finishes on schedule extra trains will be available from 10pm onwards. Access down the ramp onto Middlemore Rd, Carlton Rd and then into the ‘new Disney style’ queuing system towards the Hawthorns TS.
@AVFC_WMP
@AVFCOfficial
#AVFC
fans arriving at the Hawthorns TS tomorrow, exit the station onto Carlton Rd, Middlemore Rd which leads you to the ‘ramp’ taking you to the away area/turnstiles
@AVFCOfficial
@AVFC_WMP
Safe journey to all
@WBA
attending
@CPFC
today. Travelling via train, pls remember Norwood junction station is closed today. Travel to Thornton Heath station from Victoria.
@WBA
#AVFC
fans attending
@WBA
tomorrow, if the game goes to extra time and penalties please think ahead of your intended travel arrangements. Limited trains become available after 11pm from the Hawthorns to Bham area. Usual exit from the stadium is in place
@AVFCOfficial
@AVFC_WMP
Other items to note which are routine here at
@WBA
- alcohol served at half time along with smoking area outside the away area
@MillwallFC
@MPSMillwallFC
@WBA
fans attending
@htafc
via the train network.. pls take note. The 2 trains post-match to Manchester have been cancelled. Pls make alternative plans. Safe journey 👍