Middlesbrough fined over UEFA trouble

Last updated : 08 October 2004 By Reggie Holdsworth
Boro were fined 6500 Euros while the Czechs were fined 26000 Euros for their part in the disturbances. An extract from the the UEFA website reads:

Baník were found guilty for the particularly improper conduct of some of their fans, who set off a pyrotechnic device and threw missiles, and were involved in a serious clash with Middlesbrough supporters before the kick-off which, the disciplinary body said, could have endangered the safety and physical integrity of both players and spectators. Some Baník fans were also found to have directed collective racist abuse against Middlesbrough players.

The Czech side were found guilty of failing to take appropriate security and segregation measures, particularly in dealing with opposition supporters travelling without official arrangements or even without tickets. Middlesborough were fined for the improper conduct of their fans involved in the clashes.

Both teams have until midnight on Monday to appeal against the fines.