Nigel Clibbens, the club's Chief Executive, said, "Our records show that all those convicted have minimal affiliation with Huddersfield Town. They have only purchased tickets to our games very rarely. Despite this, they were at our game and they are unfortunately seen as Town fans."
"A showpiece occasion that should have been about our fans enjoying their day together was marred by this sickening attack. Our chairman Dean Hoyle and I watched in horror, like thousands more as the attack unfolded. We were very worried indeed about the victims. Following the verdict, we immediately took the decision to ban them all for life from all Huddersfield Town games at the stadium."
Chairman Dean Hoyle added, "I will not tolerate behaviour like this. There is no place for violence like this, whether connected with Huddersfield Town or either inside or outside football. Banning these people sends a strong message and it is the right thing to do."
The four people charged, a father and his three sons, plead guilty to affray following the scenes at Old Trafford earlier this year. Minshull Street Crown Court heard how it took seven police officers to bring the fight under control, but not before one Huddersfield Town fan has suffered facial injuries and two stewards were left with broken noses and facial bruising.
Paul and Joel Barnett were handed 18 month jail sentences, Jordan Barnett was given a 21 month sentence and Jotham Barnett received a total of sixteen months in prison.
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