I know the young lads who Aaron gave the boots too as they stank the minibus out on the way home, nice souvenir for the young lads which was appreciated.

It all erupted from there with what was quite clear heavy handed tactics by the bouncers (they weren't stewards one iota) a tall, skin head and tattoed (look at me) bouncer came over giving big I am with hull fans and knocked one hull fan over (grey hair) and punches thrown from some bouncers as well as hull fans which just made things worse and resulted in more altercations. Some bouncers were clearly foaming at the mouth ready for a bit more which amazed me. Police didn't offer much assistance to what was blatant heavy tactics from the bouncers apart from directing hull fans to the exit, could understand it if it was the other way round. Not sure what went on to the right hand side were there was issues but it spoiled a good day. Slightly concerned for next years fixture.

On the other hand i had a cracking time with my lad and didnt see any of the issues discussed and in fact were handed two seat tickets before half time by one of the staff there so my lad could sit down (he has knee issues) so we were looked after very well .
shame that stuff goes on still though isnt it
security by day and club bouncers by night

Just a thought but aren't stewards supposed to be SIA authorised? Didn't notice any badges but maybe they don't need them.

Stewards do not have to SIA, but it's good practice to be so. If they are SIA trained they have to display their badge. However, as a matter of good practice stewards should be trained, which would include conflict management. Not to induce it.

Not fully sure but Wire seem to have a two tier system, one of the tiers being nob head meat heads.

It's not just confined to away support either.

Once heard one say (we have a rule about not standing on the yellow lined areas)

"Stand in the stand you pr!ck or stand outside"

Lovely way with words hey?

You're not the first to complain and won't be the last, they are nothing short of testosterone fuelled chimps, speak to the Cas fans thrown out for the crime of...wanting a picture taken with a steward in good fun?

It may even be 3 tier. They have their own safety stewards (usually the friendly ones you can have a good laugh with) , a company called Showesec (who i believe do a lot of Arenas etc) for doors and car parks and then the security firm who a lot of people call stwards but who are basically enforcement personel and who are all "bouncers" and hence do all have (and yep, they have them on display on their arms) SIA licences.