A Melbourne Victory fan dubbed ‘Bucket Man’ has complained about being ‘singled out’ by media organisations after his cowardly assault on a goalie.
Alex Agelopoulos’ picture went viral after Victoria Police launched pictures of him slamming a steel bucket into the face of Melbourne Metropolis goalkeeper Thomas Glover on December 17.
Agelopoulos was charged with violent dysfunction, recklessly inflicting harm, discharging a missile, intent to trigger harm, illegal assault, entry to sporting competitors house, disrupting a match, public nuisance and riotous behaviour.
Alex Agelopoulos, aka Bucket Man, believes he is being unfairly picked on by the media
Alex Agelopoulos, dubbed ‘Bucket Man’ (pictured), was sporting an Authentic Fashion Melbourne t-shirt when he allegedly attacked Melbourne Metropolis goalkeeper Thomas Glover
Melbourne Metropolis goalkeeper Thomas Glover was smashed within the face with a steel bucket filled with sand
The Melbourne Derby descended into chaos as followers – who have been already livid with the A-League’s determination to maneuver the grand ultimate to Sydney – invaded the pitch at AAMI Park on the twenty first minute.
Agelopoulos had been sporting a t-shirt bearing the identify ‘Authentic Fashion Melbourne’ – a robust group of Victory mega followers who imagine they personal the A-League – when he ran onto the pitch.
Glover, 24, was left bloodied after being struck within the face with a bin and the match was deserted over fears for participant security.
However Agelopoulos has reportedly lashed out at media after being ‘unfairly focused’ over the shameful show, the Herald Solar reported.
The 23-year-old Craigieburn man, north of Melbourne, has allegedly taken to social media to moan about photographs being ‘plastered’ over information retailers and social media.
His picture had been shared by Victoria Police alongside dozens of different hooligans who ruined the match.
None have been extra dramatic than these that includes the clearly enraged Agelopoulos, who was pictured sporting a particular bucket hat as he entered the enjoying discipline.
A Herald Solar evaluation of his Fb exercise allegedly revealed the diehard soccer fan posted a screenshot of a chat on the ‘Australian Ultras’ about organised fights between soccer followers.
One submit reportedly said ‘Guys, can we organize a battle with Frankston or yville? as soon as we get 20 lads it’s on … No extra peace treaties … Alex Aggs … their time’s up.’
Agelopoulos allegedly responded by branding a bunch of rival supporters as a ‘crew filled with snitches’.
The web page additionally featured supporters throwing tables, tossing flares and shouting abuse at one another.
Alex Agelopoulos’ picture went viral after Victoria Police launched pictures of him slamming a steel bucket into the face of Melbourne Metropolis goalkeeper Thomas Glover on December 17.
Melbourne Victory followers stormed onto the pitch moments after a flare was launched at them
He was left bloodied and the sport was swiftly deserted over fears for participant security
OSM members proudly show their rotten antics on social media. Proven right here lighting flares simply exterior the MCG
Agelopoulos, who has been banned from attending A-League video games for all times, will entrance the Melbourne Magistrates’ Courtroom on Wednesday in a bid to range his bail circumstances.
He’s amongst three males dealing with jail sentences of as much as 10 years if discovered responsible of fees associated to the AAMI Park riot.
The three males surrendered to police final week and have been bailed to look at Melbourne Magistrates’ Courtroom in February.
Authentic Fashion Melbourne took to social media final week condemning the behaviour of ‘a minority of energetic followers’.
The group had been stirring a hornet’s nest of hatred in opposition to the league for days in protest over a three-year deal it made to carry the grand ultimate in Sydney.
‘Our protest yesterday was supposed to unite all followers. A significant component of the marketing campaign in opposition to the APL determination, was that the walkout and protest remained peaceable, in order not to remove and distract from our argument,’ OSM ringleaders posted to Fb.
‘OSM management absolutely perceive the real disappointment, anger and frustration at what occurred final night time. The occasions which transpired, though uncontrollable, occurred beneath our watch, and we take full duty for that.’
Simply days earlier, the group warned the league it had made a ‘grave mistake’ going forward with the plans.
‘The followers of this league should unite in opposition to this tyranny. We have to stand now, or we’re eternally as spineless as they’re,’ it posted main as much as Saturday’s match.
‘Silence is acceptance of this corrupt deal. Do the correct factor. Nothing has ever been gained on this nation by idly sitting by.
‘Which aspect of soccer historical past on this nation is your group gonna stand on?
‘The group which backs down and permits the executives to make fully anti-supporter choices, with ZERO session from the followers, and units a particularly harmful precedent for our sport… or; The group which FIGHTS BACK and takes a stand in opposition to it, and wins.’
OSM had branded anybody who did not obey their name on Saturday a ‘scab’
OSM hit social media to rant about its displeasure on the league for promoting off the Grand Ultimate to Sydney
OSM members present their fanatical assist by tattooing the group’s emblem onto their our bodies
A pitch invader dons an OSM t-shirt throughout Saturday’s sport
Followers sporting the OSM t-shirt are seen invading the pitch on Saturday
