Cardiff City to pay for the cost of damage done by supporters at Ashton Gate

Cardiff City have offered to fund the costs for the damage caused to the toilets at Ashton Gate Stadium.

Pictures emerged on social media yesterday of damage to the male and female restroom facilities in the Ateyo Stand which houses away fans.

More than 21,4000 fans attended the match, which was the highest crowd that City have seen all season and they witnessed but a minority of the 2,300 travelling supporters that made the trip across the Severn Bridge damaged the toilets before the match yesterday.

Confirmed by WalesOnline, Cardiff City say they will pay for the damage and have been in discussions with Bristol City about the cost.

What could be seen from the pictures is the lighting fixtures were damaged that left the supporters who didn’t inflict any damage unable to use the toilet facilities.

In their report they say Cardiff were disappointed by how the section of fans acted and are working with both Bristol and the police in their enquiries so those found responsible can be given the appropriate action with CCTV footage to be reviewed.

The next scheduled match that involves a Bristol sports team at the Gate is the English Premiership rugby match between Bristol Bears and Newcastle on February 5. Unlike in football, rugby do not segregate supporters, so the same stand would be used by a home fan.

City aren’t due to play there again now until February 9, so there will be a two week period at least to make the necessary fixes to house the next travelling set of supporters.