| John Van Zweden on 16:51 - Sep 5 with 7481 views | Jackfath |
That's not good. |  |
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| John Van Zweden on 16:53 - Sep 5 with 7458 views | Lohengrin |
It's hardly an "exclusive" and it's never been a secret. Situations you find yourself in at 18 are not the same as at 48. Time marches on and we all gradually change. |  |
| An idea isn't responsible for those who believe in it. |
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| John Van Zweden on 16:53 - Sep 5 with 7447 views | Darran |
I've criticised John for opening his mouth too easily but bring that up is just pathetic.
When exactly did that happen? |  |
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| John Van Zweden on 16:54 - Sep 5 with 7442 views | Jackfath |
| John Van Zweden on 16:53 - Sep 5 by Lohengrin |
It's hardly an "exclusive" and it's never been a secret. Situations you find yourself in at 18 are not the same as at 48. Time marches on and we all gradually change. |
Indeed. There by the Grace of God go I. | |
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| John Van Zweden on 16:57 - Sep 5 with 7419 views | WarwickHunt |
| John Van Zweden on 16:51 - Sep 5 by Jackfath |
That's not good. |
The usual in-depth coverage of a breaking news story... |  | | |
| John Van Zweden on 17:00 - Sep 5 with 7395 views | londonlisa2001 |
| John Van Zweden on 16:57 - Sep 5 by WarwickHunt |
The usual in-depth coverage of a breaking news story... |
We're beginning to rattle the big boys and I'm not sure they will like it ......
For anyone saying - this looks crap etc etc - really - compared to the past of the board members of a lot of premier league club, our board are verging on saints. |  | | |
| John Van Zweden on 17:00 - Sep 5 with 7393 views | Jon76 |
| John Van Zweden on 16:53 - Sep 5 by Lohengrin |
It's hardly an "exclusive" and it's never been a secret. Situations you find yourself in at 18 are not the same as at 48. Time marches on and we all gradually change. |
Completely agree no exclusive, and yes its his past, we all have our past. But why as a director of a family club does he feel the need to write a book about it? |  | | |
| John Van Zweden on 17:00 - Sep 5 with 7385 views | _ |
Our club has a secret hooligan past - part of who we are to some degree. |  |
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| John Van Zweden on 17:03 - Sep 5 with 7354 views | Darran |
| John Van Zweden on 17:00 - Sep 5 by Jon76 |
Completely agree no exclusive, and yes its his past, we all have our past. But why as a director of a family club does he feel the need to write a book about it? |
Can you copy and paste the whole article because you've got to pay to read it see Dude?
TIA. | |
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| John Van Zweden on 17:03 - Sep 5 with 7352 views | Jackfath |
Are any posters on PS willing to divulge their hooligan past? | |
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| John Van Zweden on 17:05 - Sep 5 with 7339 views | _ |
| John Van Zweden on 17:00 - Sep 5 by Jon76 |
Completely agree no exclusive, and yes its his past, we all have our past. But why as a director of a family club does he feel the need to write a book about it? |
Family club??
Whoa back is it... | |
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| John Van Zweden on 17:06 - Sep 5 with 7334 views | Jon76 |
| John Van Zweden on 17:03 - Sep 5 by Darran |
Can you copy and paste the whole article because you've got to pay to read it see Dude?
TIA. |
A FOOTBALL director at Swansea City FC has a violent hooligan past and spent time in jail for attacking rival fans, The Sun can reveal.
John Van Zweden, who sits on the board of the Premiership club, was part of a gang of Den Haag fans convicted of throwing explosives into a rival supporters’ stand.
The wallpaper salesman from Holland has also boasted of giving a policeman “a hiding” and “hating the English”.
In a new biography, sold only in the Netherlands, Van Zweden tells how he was banged up after two “bombs” were thrown into a stand of Ajax supporters.
Despite claiming he was innocent, Van Zweden was arrested following the incident on January 9, 1983.
In the book — titled Behangkoning in de Premier League (Wallpaper King in the Premier League), which has not been authorised by Swansea City — he revealed: “I remember the days after I was arrested after the bomb incident in ‘83.
“I was stuck in jail at the police office and I got fed up with all the s*** because I was innocent.”
But he was later brought to justice. He said: “During the court case in Amsterdam the whole court room was chock-a-block with Ajax Amsterdam supporters.
“It was a massive headache for the police who had to escort us safely back out of Amsterdam after the hearing.
“Eventually, we all got suspended jail sentences or community service so I was pretty chuffed not to have to go to jail to be honest.”
As a result Van Zweden, who has recently been pictured shaking hands with Man Utd legend Bobby Charlton, became the first Dutch football fan to be given a stadium ban for two years.
He said: “I was a fanatical supporter, but in retrospect I have not done everything my mates did.
“I never wrecked train carriages or carried clubs or firearms.
“I for instance would not contemplate using a bicycle chain, but preferred to use my fists. I found that much fairer.
“I coordinated gatherings, so that we always arrived in groups and not alone. I guess that’s why they considered me one of the ringleaders.”
Outspoken Van Zweden has been a long-term fan of Swansea FC after joining fellow hooligans there to cause trouble.
Talking ahead of a friendly clash between Holland and England in 1988, he told an English newspaper: “We’ve got hundreds of real hardcases coming.
“There’ll be no little boys with us. Up to 40 of us travelling in advance. We’re linking up with my mates in Swansea.
“They hate the English as much as we do. We would not be going over if it wasn’t for the fighting. I’m not bothered about the game at all.
“I’ve been with Swansea fans regularly at Cardiff games because I know there will be trouble.
“Blokes from Cardiff have been given a kicking by us, whether or not they’re football fans.
“And I went to Birmingham when we gave a policeman a good hiding.”
Van Zweden, who hails from The Hague, was part of the take-over that saw Tony Petty ousted as chairman of Swansea City FC in 2002.
A Swansea City spokesman told The Sun: “The football club has been aware of Mr Van Zweden’s past since becoming a director 12 years ago where he helped save Swansea City from possible extinction.
“We do not condone his past actions and as a football club we have worked extremely hard to establish ourselves as a well-respected and family-orientated community club.
“Unfortunately, we have no influence over an individual’s past or their ability to publish a book which has not been recognised, or condoned, as an official club release — a matter which will be discussed internally.
“However, since becoming a director of Swansea City, overall Mr Van Zweden has conducted himself impeccably and respectfully for the betterment of the football club.
“No doubt Mr Van Zweden may regret many of his past actions, but he has since gone on to become a director and successful Dutch businessman in his own right.
“Swansea City does not condone any form of hooliganism and has worked tirelessly and diligently over many years to make the Liberty Stadium — and away fixtures - a safe and friendly environment for all supporters.’’ | | | |
| John Van Zweden on 17:07 - Sep 5 with 7313 views | Darran |
| John Van Zweden on 17:03 - Sep 5 by Jackfath |
Are any posters on PS willing to divulge their hooligan past? |
Yes who's been nicked for giving it large in the lower leagues? | |
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| John Van Zweden on 17:24 - Sep 5 with 7217 views | longlostjack |
The point here is that he's a director of the club and has a responsibility to act as one. The press love an excuse to pump and dump and by writing an Anus style biography he's given them one. |  |
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| John Van Zweden on 17:27 - Sep 5 with 7194 views | STEVE1 |
He could sell his shares to the trust. | | | |
| John Van Zweden on 17:28 - Sep 5 with 7179 views | Darran |
| John Van Zweden on 17:24 - Sep 5 by longlostjack |
The point here is that he's a director of the club and has a responsibility to act as one. The press love an excuse to pump and dump and by writing an Anus style biography he's given them one. |
Indeed it's a bit f*cking stupid to bring it up IMO. | |
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| John Van Zweden on 17:31 - Sep 5 with 7150 views | _ |
“No doubt Mr Van Zweden may regret many of his past actions, but he has since gone on to become a director and successful Dutch businessman in his own right.
“Swansea City does not condone any form of hooliganism and has worked tirelessly and diligently over many years to make the Liberty Stadium — and away fixtures - a safe and friendly environment for all supporters.’’
THERE..... THAT'S ALL WE NEED TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT!!! So what's everyone going to do tomorrow?? Golf? | |
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| John Van Zweden on 17:32 - Sep 5 with 7148 views | Dr_Winston |
Yet more idiocy from JVZ. Doesn't much matter what he did 30 years ago. Bringing it all back up to shift a few books does. |  |
| Pain or damage don't end the world. Or despair, or f*cking beatings. The world ends when you're dead. Until then, you got more punishment in store. Stand it like a man... and give some back. |
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| John Van Zweden on 17:32 - Sep 5 with 7144 views | Oldjack |
John Van Zweden, who sits on the board of the Premiership club, was part of a gang of Den Haag fans convicted of throwing explosives into a rival supporters’ stand.
GRENADES were they |  |
| Prosser the Tosser dwells on Phil's bum hole like a rusty old hemorrhoid ,fact
You Greedy Bastards Get Out Of OUR Club!
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| John Van Zweden on 17:33 - Sep 5 with 7137 views | Jackfath |
| John Van Zweden on 17:32 - Sep 5 by Oldjack |
John Van Zweden, who sits on the board of the Premiership club, was part of a gang of Den Haag fans convicted of throwing explosives into a rival supporters’ stand.
GRENADES were they |
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| John Van Zweden on 17:39 - Sep 5 with 7091 views | Oldjack |
bloody fire crackers or bangers ffs, talk about the top | |
| Prosser the Tosser dwells on Phil's bum hole like a rusty old hemorrhoid ,fact
You Greedy Bastards Get Out Of OUR Club!
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| John Van Zweden on 17:40 - Sep 5 with 7086 views | Jackfath |
| John Van Zweden on 17:39 - Sep 5 by Oldjack |
bloody fire crackers or bangers ffs, talk about the top |
Were you involved Al? | |
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| John Van Zweden on 17:40 - Sep 5 with 7088 views | MagicDaps |
How can they pass this off as news? This happened after over 30 years ago, and they're acting as if it's a breaking story.
If they're going to bring up incidents from 30 years ago, then I'll bring up the Sun's article from April 1989 'The Real Truth' - "Some fans picked the pockets of victims, some fans urinated on the brave copes, some fans beat up PC giving the kiss of life". Those in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. | |
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| John Van Zweden on 17:42 - Sep 5 with 7067 views | Darran |
| John Van Zweden on 17:40 - Sep 5 by MagicDaps |
How can they pass this off as news? This happened after over 30 years ago, and they're acting as if it's a breaking story.
If they're going to bring up incidents from 30 years ago, then I'll bring up the Sun's article from April 1989 'The Real Truth' - "Some fans picked the pockets of victims, some fans urinated on the brave copes, some fans beat up PC giving the kiss of life". Those in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. |
Well in all fairness he brought it up. | |
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| John Van Zweden on 17:42 - Sep 5 with 7066 views | Oldjack |
| John Van Zweden on 17:40 - Sep 5 by Jackfath |
Were you involved Al? |
no. but i did wear bracer's for a time | |
| Prosser the Tosser dwells on Phil's bum hole like a rusty old hemorrhoid ,fact
You Greedy Bastards Get Out Of OUR Club!
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