Motherwell FC supporters involved in anti-social behaviour or disorder anywhere on the rail network or Glasgow Subway can now have their details passed to the Club – and run the risk of having their season tickets confiscated and a football banning order imposed.
Senior officials from the Scottish area of British Transport Police (BTP) and Motherwell FC have signed up to a formal information sharing protocol.
The protocol allows aflow of information, with both organisations pledging to share mutually beneficial data about individuals who are arrested or detained by BTP officers travelling to or from any match involving the club.
Chief Inspector Alex McGuire of British Transport Police, said: “The majority of supporters who attend Motherwell matches are extremely well behaved and contribute to the good name of the club. But there is a small minority who can tarnish that reputation.
“In signing this protocol we now have a mechanism of informing the club of any offenders who come to the attention of British Transport Police, if it is appropriate. This will allow Motherwell Football Club to take whatever action they deem appropriate to avoid any recurrence.”
This is the second official protocol signed by British Transport Police – the first being with Glasgow Rangers. It is hoped to sign a protocol with every senior club in Scotland and the Scottish Football Association.
