Six football hooligans will be banned from attending matches after getting involved in fights while following Albion in Europe.

The men were among a “very small number” of football fans who were involved in violence while Brighton played their Europa League group stage matches in Athens and Marseille.

Sussex Police now say the men will not be allowed to attend football matches for between three and five years after a hearing at Brighton Magistrates Court on March 14.

Four fans were banned from attending football matches for five years and two others were  handed three year bans.

 

Liam Shorten, 31, of Hangleton Close, Hove, was issued a five year Football Banning Order which runs until March 2029. He must pay with court costs and surcharges totalling £1,784.

Robert Kilhams, 36, of Balmoral Close, Rustington, was issued a five year Football Banning Order which runs until March 2029> He must pay court costs and surcharges totalling £1,736.

Charles Haig, 29, of Downland Avenue, Peacehaven, was issued a five year Football Banning Order which runs until March 2029. He must pay court costs and surcharges totalling £1,932.

Jack Slowey, 32, of Mayfield Avenue, Peacehaven, was issued a five year Football Banning Order which runs until March 2029. He must pay court costs and surcharges totalling £1,840.

Tomasso Tizzano, 53, of Highbank, Brighton, was issued a three year Football Banning Order which runs until March 2027. He must pay court costs and surcharges totalling £226.

John Dennison, 55, of Main Road, Nutbourne, was issued a three year Football Banning Order which runs until March 2027. He must pay court costs and surcharges totalling £400.

Sussex Police football officer Darren Balkham said: “These court orders demonstrate that we will not tolerate crime and disorder related to football.

“All supporters should be able to attend games, feel safe, and have an enjoyable time.

“This has been a historic season for Brighton and Hove Albion and many thousands of fans attended cities and stadiums across Europe and did their team proud with their support. This went a long way to dispel the stereotypical reputation of English fans abroad.

“Unfortunately there have been a very small number of men who have been involved in violence. We won’t tolerate that and we will deal with those who wish to do so.”

Albion fell in the round of 16 of the Europa League having visited Rome, Amsterdam, Athens and Marseille on their travels this season.

The bans relate to Albion away days in Athens and Marseille on October 5 and November 30, 2023.