WOLVES FOUNDATION MEET WEST BROM FOUNDATION
The Wolves foundation held a football event with West Bromwich Albion foundation attending. They listened to Police Officers talk about issues around football violence and racism in the game, and then they played each other in a match.
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00:00 So just say who you are.
00:06 Sergeant Liz Lemondoski, West Midlands Police.
00:08 We're just here at Aldersey Stadium, Lizzie, and what's happening today?
00:12 So I'm here to speak to the foundation around football hooliganism, what we do as a football unit,
00:20 what dedicated football officers do and obviously the other work we do around hate crime and misogyny in relation to football.
00:25 And that's some of the issues we get, there's a lot of people caught up in this that aren't out on a lunch on a Saturday.
00:32 We've seen this quite a lot recently, people running on trying to attack players.
00:40 We had Jack Regan's punch famous there about four years ago, it was like, "Burger City time".
00:46 She's just down from the ground, her car's just there, literally by the train station, getting off the bus trying to...
01:01 Are you a local girl, are you a Wolves fan, Albion fan, or are you sitting on the fence for this one?
01:05 I have to pay for food when it comes to stuff like that, unfortunately.
01:08 Especially when we're both working on Sunday.
01:11 Well I won't ask you what the result will be, but what would you like it to be?
01:16 My result would be everyone coming home safe, having a great day, enjoying themselves.
01:23 She's been media trained, well done.
01:25 So today though is all about teaching, it doesn't matter where you're from, you've got to show people respect.
01:32 Absolutely, and it's about rivalry but in a friendly way, in a good way and in the spirit of the game.
01:38 Friendly banter but nothing more.
01:40 Yeah, absolutely, in the spirit of the game and making sure that everyone enjoys the day on Sunday.
01:44 It's a great thing for the region, it's a great thing for the two clubs.
01:47 We're really looking forward to it, it's a lovely opportunity that we get to go and speak to the Foundation kids today.
01:52 So first off guys, what do you think about what you've just seen there in the event about football violence and lightning?
01:59 I think it's very bad that it's happened around this area and that football should just be a thing about having fun and not violence and all that.
02:05 Yeah, it's quite eye opening that it seems to be on the rise isn't it and with younger people as well.
02:10 But you two are getting on fine, there's no trouble here and you're yet to play a game.
02:15 But go on then, so what do you think about the match tomorrow?
02:18 It's great to derby again isn't it, it's been a few years.
02:20 It's on Sunday.
02:21 Yeah, yeah, so it's great it's happening again isn't it, do you know what I mean?
02:25 Because you guys, you won't remember derbies would you, from back in the day? No?
02:30 So go on then, so I take it you are an Albion fan and you are a Wolves fan?
02:34 Yeah.
02:35 Okay, go on, who's your first team, let's put it that way?
02:38 What do you mean?
02:40 Who do you follow as a team?
02:41 Oh, Man U.
02:42 Man U?
02:43 Yeah.
02:44 And what about you?
02:45 Man U.
02:46 Oh yeah, no way, so they've got a common bond.
02:47 Well you can speak openly then about tomorrow.
02:49 What do you think is going to be the result then of the game?
02:52 Baggies win 2-1.
02:55 Baggies 2-1 yeah?
02:56 Yeah.
02:57 What about you boss?
02:58 I think Wolves are going to win like 2-1.
02:59 Yeah? Yeah, cool, so Wolves are now being like your second clubs then, is that how it works?
03:05 Yeah.
03:06 And if Wolves were to play Man U at the minute, what would the score be for that?
03:10 About 3-1.
03:11 To Wolves, of course.
03:13 No, I'm kidding.
03:15 No, I'm kidding, what would you?
03:16 Same as his, same as his.
03:17 Yeah, yeah, cool.
03:19 Right, are you looking forward to having a game together?
03:21 Of course.
03:22 Yeah, go on, I'll let you crack on then, cheers guys, thank you.
03:24 But let's first of all, let's talk to them about the match on Sunday.
03:28 Terry, how are you feeling about it?
03:30 What was your reaction when you first realised the two teams were going to be playing?
03:34 I was excited, I was excited.
03:37 Right, let's have a look then.
03:39 So lads, you've got the Wolves shirt on, doesn't necessarily mean you're a Wolves fan,
03:44 but we feel you're qualified to comment.
03:46 Wolves, Albi and Derby, how important from a football fan's point of view is a Derby?
03:51 Let alone it being a Wolves Albi and just a Derby in general.
03:54 I mean, it kind of settles the score between two teams that have big rivalry,
03:58 so I guess it's a big event for both teams.
04:01 Yeah, adds to the drama, doesn't it?
04:03 So go on then, who are your teams that you support?
04:06 My new Arsenal.
04:08 Oh, my mum's an Arsenal fan.
04:10 But obviously Wolves, you're very passionate about Wolves, obviously, we can do that saying.
04:15 How do you think they're going to do in the Derby?
04:17 You know, Wolves Albi, what are you thinking?
04:19 Looking at the form and stuff, you know.
04:21 I think Wolves are going to do good.
04:23 I think it's going to be like a flaky win for us, probably.
04:25 You reckon, yeah? You're not feeling confident with it, yeah?
04:28 Just because that's the way life goes?
04:31 Possibilities.
04:32 Who do you reckon is going to be any star players from the Wolves?
04:34 Anyone you're liking at the minute?
04:36 Neto.
04:37 Yeah?
04:38 Neto, I reckon.
04:39 You second that, yeah?
04:40 Yeah.
04:41 Ricky, right, so I'll let you go and do your stuff against Albi and today.
04:44 Good luck, lads.