Yeah... Been to both clubs many times & never had any issues but both have a bit of a reputation. Almost went last night but thankfully didn't.
From what I understand Nuneaton fans were throwing flares pretty much from the off & once they went 2-0 down threw them into the Tamworth fans which got a response to say the least. Tamworth fans also started fighting amongst themselves including the video
@ccfctommy refers to & also badly beating up a steward.
Also reports of racist abuse of Nuneaton players from Tamworth fans which sadly wouldn't be the first time that accusation has been levelled at them either.
The game coincided with the Atherstone Ball Game which I must confess I'd never heard of before but seems to be a Shrove Tuesday tradition which has basically become a legalised punch up. I'd be willing to bet many went straight from that to the match last night & that, generally speaking a good % of those involved in the violence aren't regular fans of either club.
Either way, not to to have any police presence at a game like this given the rivalry & the importance of the fixture (1st v 4th) is unacceptable really.