Portadown legend Alfie Stewart has made a passionate plea for troublemakers to stay away from Shamrock Park, describing anti-social behaviour at matches as 'a stench around football'. The former player, speaking to reporters, said he wants 'lunatics to stay away from Shamrock Park' and urged fans to respect the club and its supporters. His comments come as Portadown endure a difficult start to the 2026 season, sitting 11th in the Premiership with zero points from four games, having scored just two goals and conceded eight. The club’s recent form reads LLLL, and they are currently 10 points behind league leaders Coleraine FC. Stewart’s warning highlights growing concerns about fan conduct, particularly ahead of the next home fixture against Carrick Rangers on 2026-12-19. He stressed that such behaviour damages the reputation of the club and discourages families from attending matches. Stewart’s intervention was driven by a desire to protect the matchday experience for genuine supporters. Portadown’s squad will look to build on their limited attacking output as they prepare for the Carrick Rangers clash, a game that could be key in their fight to avoid relegation. Fans are encouraged to check the latest team updates on the squad page ahead of the fixture. The club’s upcoming schedule, including the December 19 encounter, is available on the fixtures portal. For a full breakdown of Portadown’s season so far, including goal contributions and defensive records, visit the stats section. Stewart’s message is clear: those seeking to cause disruption have no place at Shamrock Park, and the club’s survival may depend on unity both on and off the pitch.