Rentboy, it's true that it's not realistic to ban a whole section, and to me that's a pity. In Belgium there is a rulle that the ref can interrupt the match or even stop it if the crowd shots offensive things. Interruption is used very regularly, but in my memory a match has never been stopped.
To me the fact that the Tromsø fan was alone, makes him even more daft. He got what he deserved.
I shouldn't have brought up Arsenal-Spurs. I misunderstood you and should have known that you are not that kind of fan. I apologize.
No worries, Gerd.
As for match interruptions, I think refs anywhere in the world have the power to stop the match if they see fit. If I remember correctly, there was one friendly match not long ago that was interrupted because of racist shouts from the crowd. I think it was AC Milan and Kevin Prince Boateng was racially abused.
Still, nice to hear that Belgium is setting an example and not tolerating other forms of abuse as well.
It's annoying because 1) It is annoying to be proven wrong 2) People aren't used to being told something without the truth being cushioned 3) I don't try not to be annoying.
In my defense though, I think it's extremely annoying to see all the narrow-mindedness around here so I nearly go out of my good shoes to spread the opposite gospel even in cases I don't really care about.
Arguing with lunatics isn't my favourite sport, but I just thought we should set the record straight: you haven't proven anyone wrong, you've only managed to prove you're a fool. And what's annoying in all this is you. You say you don't try not to be annoying, but I'd go even further: it really looks as though you're trying your best to be a nuisance here at every opportunity.
I can't remember a forum member here ever posting so much shit with twisted logics, an aggressive stance and now, apparently, having a knack at manipulating other people's words.
I'd knock that shit out if I were you. And steer clear of controversial subjects that didn't even need to be brought up in the first place.
You should really listen to Gerd's advice.
Aaaanyway... watched the match today and while a draw suits us Gunners, I feel Tottenham were hard done by with that penalty call. I'm still not so sure about that. Especially after Sandro's wonder goal (you won't see many of those from him). That was really bad luck.