Bates calls for Besiktas ban

Ken Bates tonight called on UEFA to ban Besiktas from European competition in the wake of Tuesday night’s scenes in Germany.

Bates calls for Besiktas ban
Thu, 11 Dec, 2003 - 21:28

Ken Bates tonight called on UEFA to ban Besiktas from European competition in the wake of Tuesday night’s scenes in Germany.

European football’s governing body have begun disciplinary proceedings against the Turkish club following crowd trouble at the Champions League match with Chelsea in Gelsenkirchen on Tuesday.

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