25 men have been sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court over March 24 and 25, for their involvement in the riots which took place around Stamford Bridge on the day of the Chelsea v Cardiff City 5th Round FA Cup match in February 2010.

The sentences are the result of Operation Ternhill which was set up to identify those responsible for the disturbances.

Detective Superintendent William Lyle of Hammersmith and Fulham Borough, who led the investigation said: "These sentences demonstrate that this kind of behaviour is entirely unacceptable to the police, the thousands of law-abiding football fans and the general public.

" This is particularly pertinent on the eve of the Wales V England Euro 2012 qualifier match and sends a clear message
to anyone thinking of going to the match on Saturday intent on violence.

"The public perception is that football disorder involves young men fighting in the street but I must stress this is not the case. A large number of the men, who have now pleaded guilty or been convicted of charges in relation to this incident, are career football hooligans who have been involved in serious acts of violence over a number of years."

Police say the violence started in the run up to kick off, when opposing groups of supporters clashed in the Fulham Road area. The most serious incident resulted in smoke bombs being set off.

After the final whistle, opposing supporters met on Fulham Road close to the junction with Holmead Road. Tensions between the two groups quickly escalated and fighting broke out.

Police officers formed a line between the supporters in order to separate them, however, a
large band of Cardiff supporters managed to break off from the main group and cut down an
alleyway onto the Kings Road. In response, a group of Chelsea fans ran down Holmead Road also
towards Kings Road. There the two groups met and engaged in the most violent clashes of the day.

Over 200 people took part in the confrontation on Kings Road. They used bricks and traffic
cones as missiles as well engaging in hand to hand fighting. During the incident, a number of
officers were injured and one male PC sustained a facial injury that required surgery.

As a result of Operation Ternhill, a number of media appeals were issued, asking members of
the public to help identify the people involved.

This, along with other enquiries, resulted in 96 people being charged with affray and violent
disorder offences. Currently 63 of those defendants have pleaded guilty or been found guilty
following trial, including 27 men sentenced in February. There are 31 people still progressing through the criminal justice system.

A statement from Chelsea Football Club said: "Chelsea Football Club utterly condemns violence in football and takes a zero tolerance stance.

" We have fully supported the police with these prosecutions, and those convicted who are either members or season ticket holders have been banned indefinitely.

"These individuals involved are a very small minority and not representative of the thousands
of Chelsea supporters who attend matches without incident. There has been great progress in
recent years by the club and authorities to make the attendance at football matches safe and
enjoyable and we will continue to ensure this remains the case."

The below were sentenced on Thursday March 24:

Ian John Cutler, 50, a builder, of Hawthorn Road, Wednesbury West Midlands - sentenced to 14 months imprisonment and a six year banning order for violent disorder.

Brian Hall, 48, unemployed, of Seaforth Grove, Southend - sentenced to 12 month community order for Section 4 of Public Order Act.

Jeremiah Costello, 49, a decorator of Kilburn - sentenced to 12 months imprisonment and a six year banning order having previously pleaded guilty to violent disorder.

Ben Satchell, 20, a window cleaner of Onslow Way, Croydon - sentenced to eight months in a young offenders institute and a six year banning order having previously pleaded guilty to violent disorder.

Ray James Kennedy, 40, an engineer, of Trinity Road, London - sentenced to six months suspended sentence and four year banning order for affray.

Anthony Dempsey, 37, an estate agent of Tooting High Street - sentenced to six months suspended sentence and a five year banning order for affray.

Stephen Bradley, 49, unemployed, of Beechwood Avenue, Sunbury - sentenced to 18 months imprisonment and a six year banning order for violent disorder.

Anthony Gunter, 26, a decorator, of Fleetside, West Molesley - sentenced to eight months imprisonment and a six year banning order for affray.

Simon Hearn, 23, unemployed, of Woking Close, SW15 - sentenced to a total of two years imprisonment and a six year banning order for two counts of violent disorder.

Tom Townsend, 20, unemployed, of Waddon Park Avenue, Croydon - sentenced to six months in a young offenders institution and a six year banning order having previously pleaded guilty to affray.

John Meachen, 42, of Queens Street, Peterborough - sentenced to an eight month suspended sentence and 3 year banning order for affray.

Darren Forrest, 40, an engineer of Waterlooville, Hampshire - sentenced to 18 months imprisonment and a six year banning order for violent disorder.

Craig Andrew McGuire, 24, a removal man of Horseferry Road, SW1 - sentenced to six months imprisonment and a six year banning order for affray.

The below were sentenced on Friday March 25:

Jason Marriner, 43, an author, of Yarmouth Road, Hertfordshire - sentenced to two years imprisonment and an eight year football banning order for violent disorder.

Graham Wallace, 47, an HGV driver of Palins Avenue, Maidstone - sentenced to eight months imprisonment and a six year banning order for affray.

Carl Drury, 44, of Burstow House, Hawley, Surrey - sentenced to a total of 12 months imprisonment and an eight year banning order having previously pleaded guilty to two
counts of affray.

Malcolm Courtney, 45, of Barwick House, Stafford Road, South Acton - sentenced to eight months imprisonment and a six year banning order for affray;

Michael Kevin Garrard, 48, of Massingbred Way, London SW17 - sentenced to eight months suspended sentence and a three year banning order for affray.

John Devitt, 45, of Grosvenor Crescent, Uxbridge - sentenced to eight months imprisonment and a six year banning order for affray.

Adam Rawlings, 21, of St Albans Road, Watford - sentenced to 14 months imprisonment and six years football banning order for two counts of violent disorder.

Lee David Hilton, 40, an electrician of Sunnyside Close, Angmering, Little Hampton, West Sussex - sentenced to 14 months imprisonment and a six year banning order for having previously pleaded guilty to violent disorder.

James Lavender, 30, unemployed of Austen Walk, Eastbourne, East Sussex - sentenced to 14 months and a six year banning order having previously pleaded guilty to violent disorder.

Mark Connors, 47, unemployed, of Cheviot Road, Slough - sentenced to a 12 month community order to serve 50 hours unpaid work and £100 costs and three year football banning order for section 4 public order.

Nicholas Whelan, 21,a financial adviser, of Blandford Road, Beckenham, Kent - sentenced to 14 months imprisonment and a six year banning order for violent disorder.

March 26, 2011