More Trouble for Photographer

Last updated : 28 January 2007 By Editor
Dan, who appeared before Mansfield magistrates on Friday, accused of a public order offence only for his case to be adjourned until 9th February, again ran into a spot of bother at Chester's Honda Saunders Stadium on Saturday, as the Stags battled to a 1-1 draw.

Dan was innitialy refused entry to the ground as to what he was told 'on the advice of Mansfield Town FC and Mansfield Police . . . As it could inflame the situation'. He was later let into the ground, but was told that he couldn't sit pitch side, and instead would have to sit in an empty part of the ground and carry out his work.

This is due to his arrest during the Walsall game, when he was thrown out for alledgely having an offensive display on his lap top, as he sat pitch side taking photos of the Stags win over Walsall.

Dan told the Mansfield CHAD website about yesterday's incident "I was extremely shocked. Throughout the match I was watched closely by stewards, police and three men who I later found out were Chester club officials.

"I felt physically sick. Every time a steward walked towards me I thought I was going to be ejected again. I got my laptop out to send some photos after about 25 minutes in case it did happen.

"As I did the three club officials were leaning over to see what I was doing and they watched me until the pictures had gone and the lap top was put away.

"At the end of the game eight stewards stood together watching me, waiting for me to leave. As I walked past they followed me until I got outside the stadium.

"I was humiliated at Field Mill last Saturday, but this was a new level."

The Stags had said that they would wait for any verdict at Dan's hearing before making a decision on what action to take regarding Dan's appearances at Field Mill in future.