article_snippet.sent: With the intelligence and information available however, we consider the event to be routine and manageable and that that the travel and ticket restrictions in place are substantially out of proportion to any perceived risk. '
article_snippet.sent: As stated by our Supporter Groups, our also believe that West Yorkshire Police could manage the event without issue or restrictions, if West Yorkshire Police chose to do so.'
article_snippet.sent: Cardiff CEO Ken Choo said the club would have preferred for West Yorkshire Police fans to be treated with 'respect and freedom' as Leeds United were .
article_snippet.sent: West Yorkshire Police were criticised by Millwall manager Ian Holloway earlier this year for West Yorkshire Police treatment of Millwall manager Ian Holloway club's supporters after West Yorkshire Police were offered an allocation of just 200 restricted tickets.
article_snippet.sent: Doing so would at least allow our supporters to experience the match, albeit to a lesser degree than preferred.'
article_snippet.sent: The "bad old days" of unacceptable behaviour by a small number of "fans" have thankfully been left far behind us now.
article_snippet.sent: This is now reflected in the respectful treatment received from the majority of clubs we visit.