Alright,
Im a Leigh Genesis (RMI) fan, and ive had a good read of all 11 pages of chatter on this subject.
Firstly i think its every alty fans right to be annoyed by the events that happened at the game, as any fan would be if away fans kick off inside their ground and ruin a football match.
From hearing what happened, it sounds pathetic and its exactly what we dont need in football these days. Unfortunately it is also what is plaguing higher end football. So it is no shock that trouble starts when a higher profile and league club turn up is it?
Leigh hosted the first FCUM game in their history and it was a momentus and enjoyable day for everyone. Since that day i havent heard of much if any trouble from FCUM fans at any games. So i dont think its on to immediately point the finger at them. It makes much more sense to suspect MUFC fans, they are bred in the background of premier league football where a bunch of T**ts can hide behind the pysique of their club. With the close (even if unwanted) connection of clubs in everyones mind, it isnt a shock that they get tarred with the same brush.
We all know true fans dont cause trouble like this, and with FCUM being away i doubt any of the remainder would want to watch united, even if they did i dont think they were the core of trouble. It all seems to smell too much like higher league trouble, and there wannabe tough guys having a run out, to try and prove they are tough.
As for segregation, it will be a sad day where Non-league football is segregated. Most fans at this level, enjoy walking around the ground, swapping ends at half time, chatting to the locals and really getting a feel for the club. I know i spent many years as a youngster running around many grounds and time in my adult life enjoying the company of the opposing fans. The only issue we have with this is when clubs like FCUM, Boston etc go up/drop down to divisions where away support is generally very light, clubs are not used to dealing with their fan base, and so possible segragation for these type of games? But it would be horrible to think all games ending up segragated.
I've only got fond memories of spending time at alty, and will be trying to get to the FCUM game this year.