Being the honorary president of the soccer team is sometimes not enough to get into the soccer stadium. And if not, let them say Dick Knighthonorary president of Brightonwho starred in a surreal story by wanting to enter the field of Brentford.
The Englishman, who holds the position of honorary president, wants to support ‘his’ Brighton on a visit to Brentford. The manager had prepared his ticket, but due to a problem with the barcode on his ticket, he could not enter the venue.
Knightwhich occupies a special place in the history of Brighton leading efforts to save the club in the 1990s, he clashed with those responsible for access. “I am the president of this damn club,” he pronounced after being captured on video.
The Englishman has the support of some fans, who recognized him and supported him in the face of his refusal to enter the field.
Apparently, other followers of Brighton they also had problems with their entrances, although eventually all of them, including Knight, entered the field.
Self sanction of 10 matches
After all that happened, Knight shocked everyone by self-imposing a ten-match ban for his bad behavior. This was announced in an official club statement.
Knight said
“Initially I couldn’t get into the stadium because of a barcode fault on my ticket, which meant the stadium access system didn’t recognize my ticket.
I understand that many other followers have had similar problems. Out of frustration, I behaved in a manner unbecoming of a club president.
Unfortunately, aspects of my behavior that night were captured on video and circulated on social media, causing great confusion and embarrassment to Brighton & Hove Albion, its staff and myself.
In accordance with the club’s zero tolerance policy for abusive behavior of any kind, I accepted that I should step down as honorary life president for the next ten matches.
I will not be attending any matches or representing the club in any way during this time.
I would like to apologize unreservedly to anyone I offended or angered by my behavior at Brentford on Friday night, in particular the Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion staff who kindly and kindly secured the my access to the stadium after I failed multiple attempts to use my ticket. . .
I will not comment further on this matter,” the statement said.
Source: La Verdad
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