Comments on: Dutch Match Postponed Due to Flaming Toilet Paper

By: Kimberley

Kimberley — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:36:08 +0000

Someone has reminded me to clarify that while the flaming toilet paper was the start of the problem, the finishing touch was when the actual seats caught fire.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:58:37 +0000

Luckily for Toronto, the seat covers were not flammable.

(P.S. I knew exactly what you were going to say when I saw “Toronto FC.” I’d been thinking the same thing.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:33:46 +0000

I’m unsure of the tangent, however this reminds me of when Toronto FC finally scored their first MLS game goal and the souvenir “Seat Cushion Night” pads went a flying through the stratosphere.

With this toiletry theme extended, I would hate to witness FC Groningen under similarly historical circumstances.

By: Kimberley

Kimberley — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:11:00 +0000

The match was indeed postponed due to flaming bog roll. Thanks for this post, it makes a cartoon I saw yesterday much clearer. *g*

Apparently, there was little or no pressure in the fire hoses, so buckets and garden hoses had to be used until the fire brigade arrived.

The toilet paper had been brought in by a subgroup of the supporters’ club, who – along with the football club – had been informed this was going to happen. It was a protest against FC Groningen’s transfer policy: three players have been sold to Ajax. Which idiots were responsible for the fires is unknown. It looks like there will be three separate investigations into the matter though.

By: Jay

Jay — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:57:34 +0000

This sucks for PSV. Only delayed their championship celebration.

By: Jon

Jon — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:35:56 +0000

Ironically (or sadly?), the toilet paper was provided to the Groningen fans by the club itself. I wouldn’t be surprised if the club faces some type of penalty (a fine perhaps).

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:46:57 +0000

Yeah, I don’t even think this can be filed under proper hooliganism.