gunn Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Just watched the highlights of the Football League show an it seems every club there allows this to happen? Some great scenes of fans and players all having a good time. And on my way to work I was listening to the podcast of the BBC Scotland football show and Leeann Dempster was talking about how she encourages a better atmosphere at games. So would this not make it for a better party?? And why are we not allowed it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_P Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 The short answer as I understand it, is that it costs the club money. If fans invade the pitch they get fined. If it happens again, they increase the severity, if you do it again, the fine gets larger still and so on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Just watched the highlights of the Football League show an it seems every club there allows this to happen? Some great scenes of fans and players all having a good time. And on my way to work I was listening to the podcast of the BBC Scotland football show and Leeann Dempster was talking about how she encourages a better atmosphere at games. So would this not make it for a better party?? And why are we not allowed it? Because, historically, a significant section of Scottish fans (and we all know who they are) are incapable of behaving. Unfortunately, that has had a knock-on effect from drinking inside grounds to partying on the pitch a the end of season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Did we not get hit with a fine last time? And wouldn't that fine be upped next time it happens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunn Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Yeah, Andy P just said that!! Was it because Don Goodman got raped on the field all those years ago?? I blame them!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dezz Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Did some idiot not punch an opposition player a few years ago during a last game pitch invasion. I seem to remember this and I've got a feeling it was against Celtic. Anyone else remember anything or am I making it up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well-army Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Did some idiot not punch an opposition player a few years ago during a last game pitch invasion. I seem to remember this and I've got a feeling it was against Celtic. Anyone else remember anything or am I making it up? Yes it was aganst Celtic can't remember who the player was though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Some ginger guy, and I think he was kicked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickle Pickle Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 As soon as the game ends the dugouts should flip into bars and the players should get the kareoke going up in the PoD.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkySuperSub Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Says Haggis...almost knowingly! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 How about if the club asks permission and its done in a controlled manner after the players and officials are 'safe' ? I know this kinda takes away the spontaneity, but would great to be out on the pitch saluting the players in the POD for a job Well done. ....any chance Flow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 I think the Celtic player was Liam Miller. I think we may be missing a vital point here - would the players actually want it? They're, on the whole, a bunch of young guys who I imagine may be a tad uncomfortable standing in the middle of a football pitch with 1000 folk charging at them from all sides. They probably just want to do a wee lap of honour and go celebrate amongst themselves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well_Fan_In_Aberdeen Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Yes it was aganst Celtic can't remember who the player was though Ross Wallace if i'm nae mistaken 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nethertonwellfan Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 A lap of honour is fine. We don't need to be stripping players and digging up the pitch to enjoy ourselves. Although I wouldn't be against a controlled occasion like after the 1991 cup final at fir park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 The short answer as I understand it, is that it costs the club money. If fans invade the pitch they get fined. If it happens again, they increase the severity, if you do it again, the fine gets larger still and so on.... Disnae really answer the question though, why is it deemed so wrong? The Celtic incident was never proven, was that wee arse that's down at Burnely or Preston, Ross Wallace, greeting that somebody kicked him on the way off. I disbelieve that completely cos during the game if anyone went near him he would do a swallow dive wi' a half pike and scream for a penalty. Anyroads a good natured pitch invasion is not dangerous but the PC brigade deem it to be a risk. Been involved in plenty of them as a youngster, and some later years as well but hardly ever does it turn ugly. The fans are going on to celebrate in time honoured fashion, fuck all wrong with that. Said before though, best thing was I used it as a short cut to the Cooper Stand after the game meant I got to the pub quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Says Haggis...almost knowingly! Was out of the country, honesty m'lud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeboy Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Aye it was Ross Wallace, I can remember being on the pitch, right up next to the tunnel and an infuriated Neil Lennon was being told to calm down and go to tee dressing room. Wondered why at the time, but it became clear upon returning to the car when I heard Wallace had been kicked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialMFC Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Folks, The reasons why we don't have invasions, as people have mentioned, is because the authorities frown on it - quite heavily as it happens. We've not had one at Fir Park for six seasons now and that, combined with other factors, means our relationship with the relevant authorities both locally and nationally is much, much better (which is why we've had majority Police-free games this season and, as such, a much more relaxed stance on standing, drums, flags and what have you). So no, please stay in the stands as per usual and the players will, without doubt, acknowledge the quite brilliant support we've had this year! That puts the club in an even stronger position when it comes to demonstrating our capability to 'safely' steward a match at the ground and will allow us to continue to make progress on the matchday experience, free from the occasional over-exuberance of the authorities in most matches. Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC_MKI Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Ross Wallace if i'm nae mistaken It was aye. I'm sure that was the last time we had the end of season pitch invasion, that was back in 2004. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 I seem to mind loads of Well fans heading over to the South stand to noise up the travelling Rangers support a fair while back and that leading to a clamp down on pitch invasions. It's all very well when it's just us celebrating but when you add a couple of thousand disappointed/bitter fans into the mix you have the potential for trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 If we win at ibrox on Saturday, can we claim the goalposts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghorn Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Keep off the grass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browni Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 The pitch "invasion" was a ritual on the last home game of the season and meant as a celebration and thank you to the players and staff of MFC. It's a pity that it can't be seen that way nowadays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 No one else remember Jim Leighton getting jawed? I remember after the game in car awaiting the media outcry but the match report on Clyde was cut short so that some media fucknugget could have an interview with Jo Venglos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 i remember in 2005 there was a lot of warnings not to invade the park if celtic clinched the league at fir park on the final day. it would have been interesting to see what would have happened if skippy hadn't sent all the tims home before the final whistle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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