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( 24 October 2008 )
English Premiership Football News
Stoke axe ID cards for away fans
Stoke City have announced that fans will not need an identity card to travel out of games next month.
The controversial scheme, introduced in 2003 in response to the crowd problems, will be suspended after The Game against Wigan at the JJB Stadium on November 8.
Chief Scholes, said Tony BBC Radio Stoke: "I've never known a question divides the fans as it has.
"I am very pleased that we were able to suspend and it says a lot about what we have."
The identity card scheme was introduced for the first time after several instances of crowd trouble travel Stoke fans.
The Nov. 15 game with Manchester United at Old Trafford will mark the first game after the suspension of the scheme.
Manager Tony Pulis said: "Everyone throughout the country recognize the great support we have had.
"The fans now have an opportunity to show that support and passion, but I hope in a controlled manner.
"I am delighted that they now had the opportunity to show everyone outside this town that a large number of supporters they are."
by bbcnews.
24 October 2008
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