Huffton Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 http://www.football-league.co.uk/footballleaguenews/20110429/keep-off-the-pitch-_2293334_2349504 IF we go up on Monday, please bear this in mind. The club could in theory get hit with a points penalty if there is a pitch invasion at the end.
Saint_clark Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 With all the pitch invasions happening recently, they wouldn't dare deduct points from just us. I agree fwiw, I don't want there to be a pitch invasion.
Asaint4ever Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 If that's the case we can win the league? Brighton fans ran on the pitch?
benjii Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 http://www.football-league.co.uk/footballleaguenews/20110429/keep-off-the-pitch-_2293334_2349504 IF we go up on Monday, please bear this in mind. The club could in theory get hit with a points penalty if there is a pitch invasion at the end. Agree with the sentiments but there is no chance of a points penalty unless the ground is completely destroyed or an end is invaded and there is a mass riot of exceptional proportions. Mere pitch invasions do not bring points penalties. But, yeah, stay off the pitch anyway because if we win Plymouth will be down so we should show some decorum.
SNSUN Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 They'd have to deduct so many points from teams it would be a farce. QPR fans were on the pitch today, and last week, and they're potentially getting a points deduction for the Faurlin transfer. If that happens, they could be relegated!
Huffton Posted 30 April, 2011 Author Posted 30 April, 2011 With all the pitch invasions happening recently, they wouldn't dare deduct points from just us. I agree its highly unlikely, but is it really worth the risk? Last day of the season at SMS no one will bat an eyelid, just hold it in for 5 days, plus as has been pointed out it would be pretty harsh on Plymouth seeing as it will mean we just relegated them.
barney Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 There is no way they can enforce this as the precedent has already been set. We dont get much cause for celebration so get on. (barring all goes well and after full-time of course)
alpine_saint Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 I wouldnt want to rely on saying "we can still invade, they cant deduct points from us because they havent from others". The Football League have already demonstrated in recent times a willingness to make examples of us without necessarily the strongest legal case..
Matthew Le God Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 Not that it would ever happen as many sets of fans have done pitch invasions. But a point deduction for a pitch invasion is a ridiculous especially if at an away game. What can an away team do to stop people running on another team's pitch? Even a home team can't really do anything if enough fans make a run for it. How that can be justified with punishing the club I don't know. I really don't see the need for pitch invasions at all, why is it better than celebrating in the stands? I'd guess people enjoy the thrill of knowing it is illegal which makes it pathetic really.
Saint_clark Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 I wouldnt want to rely on saying "we can still invade, they cant deduct points from us because they havent from others". The Football League have already demonstrated in recent times a willingness to make examples of us without necessarily the strongest legal case.. ...and they then changed the rules in retrospect.
ant Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 Agree with the consensus of the thread, but even if you could get everybody on here to agree to it there'll be a majority of people at the Plymouth game that don't read Saintsweb. Plus some people will do it anyway, because they're hooligans Regardless, let's get the 3 points first...
Secret Site Agent Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 With all the pitch invasions happening recently, they wouldn't dare deduct points from just us. I agree fwiw, I don't want there to be a pitch invasion. Yes they would, just to be spiteful. Don't forget, -10 points last season.
Spudders Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 But, yeah, stay off the pitch anyway because if we win Plymouth will be down so we should show some decorum. This
xerox Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 http://www.football-league.co.uk/footballleaguenews/20110429/keep-off-the-pitch-_2293334_2349504 IF we go up on Monday, please bear this in mind. The club could in theory get hit with a points penalty if there is a pitch invasion at the end. no offence but get a life, pitch invasions are one of the best things you can experience as a fan, enjoy all you saints fans!!!!
Secret Site Agent Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 no offence but get a life, pitch invasions are one of the best things you can experience as a fan, enjoy all you saints fans!!!! And if we get a point deduction? What fun that would be.
Saint-Armstrong Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 No pitch invasions please. I'd rather applaud Nigel and the guys.
Secret Site Agent Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 No, I have a better idea. Lets get a group of us together, put on some Brighton shirts and invade the Notts County pitch. Worth a try to get them deducted a few points? I am of course dreaming and deserve to be shot with a ball of my own ****e.
Alain Perrin Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 Some fans have short memories. Remember the graceless Derby fans when they won the playoff semi-final? Plymouth would be relegated by a Saints win so we should have the good grace to celebrate in the stands. Save the 'on the pitch' for the home game at SMS.
Turkish Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 Some fans have short memories. Remember the graceless Derby fans when they won the playoff semi-final? Plymouth would be relegated by a Saints win so we should have the good grace to celebrate in the stands. Save the 'on the pitch' for the home game at SMS. In a game where Walsall could be relegated you mean? What about showing some decorum to them? Where do you draw the line?
Matthew Le God Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 Where do you draw the line? At the law of the country, where it states supporters shouldn't enter the field of play.
Turkish Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 At the law of the country, where it states supporters shouldn't enter the field of play. I'm sure QPR fans that were on the pitch at Watford today are now all worrying about being banged up.
Matthew Le God Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 I'm sure QPR fans that were on the pitch at Watford today are now all worrying about being banged up. Just because someone gets away with something, doesn't make it right.
dune Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 Personally I think good natured pitch invasions are acceptable. When we beat Sheff Utd I went on the pitch. If we beat Wallsall i'll decide at the time.
Turkish Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 Just because someone gets away with something, doesn't make it right. Dont you dare ever drive at 31 MPH's in a 30 limit MLG, given you being a stickler for the rule book.
Matthew Le God Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 It will actually be hard for any Saints fans to get on the pitch at Plymouth. It is easier to contain 2,000 Saints fans at Home Park than it will be against Walsall where they have to watch the whole perimeter. 5 to 10 minutes before the full time whistle the Devon and Cornwall constabulary along with the stewards will all be around the away end.
Matthew Le God Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 Dont you dare ever drive at 31 MPH's in a 30 limit MLG, given you being a stickler for the rule book. Absurd that you want to compare the two acts.
dune Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 Agree with the consensus of the thread, but even if you could get everybody on here to agree to it there'll be a majority of people at the Plymouth game that don't read Saintsweb. This forum makes me cringe.
Nexstar Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 In the last weeks of the season you'll probably be able to count about 15-20 pitch invasions up and down the country, none of which will be punished with a points penalty. Would be interested to know the last time such a penalty was enforced upon a side for the same offence. Hopefully the first time we will have been promoted in 33 years, people will not stay off the pitch.
Nexstar Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 It will actually be hard for any Saints fans to get on the pitch at Plymouth. It is easier to contain 2,000 Saints fans at Home Park than it will be against Walsall where they have to watch the whole perimeter. 5 to 10 minutes before the full time whistle the Devon and Cornwall constabulary along with the stewards will all be around the away end. Just like they managed to contain those pesky Newcastle fans last season...
K,Billy's supersound Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 i've have made my point about this before. why on the day we could relegate plymouth do you feel the need to run onto their pitch? i feel this is disrespectfull towards them even though i understand the great joy that would be felt if we won. but why can't you just do it on saturday at our own ground?
Appy Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 i've have made my point about this before. why on the day we could relegate plymouth do you feel the need to run onto their pitch? i feel this is disrespectfull towards them even though i understand the great joy that would be felt if we won. but why can't you just do it on saturday at our own ground? It's nothing to do with Plymouth, if we win i want to go on the pitch and celebrate with my team, shame for Plymouth but sh1t happens.
Turkish Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 Absurd that you want to compare the two acts. why? THey are both breaking the law, just because you get away with it doesn't make it right.
um pahars Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 I will be on the pitch come Saturday, no doubt about it. We've got a 2 o'clock start away in the Hampshire Cricket League. (still unsure who to give my season ticket to, you never know I might even give it to Dune just to see what he looks like in the flesh!!!).
latter day saint Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 did that bloke in the mobility scooter get done for going on the pitch & his team punished with a points deduction? save it for next week at St Marys. i want to shout " W*ankers, W*nkers! " from the Northam again.
hypochondriac Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 If we get promoted it will be official on Saturday. That is when the pitch will be invaded and rightly so.
dan17 Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 Absurd that you want to compare the two acts. not really
SNSUN Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 i've have made my point about this before. why on the day we could relegate plymouth do you feel the need to run onto their pitch? i feel this is disrespectfull towards them even though i understand the great joy that would be felt if we won. but why can't you just do it on saturday at our own ground? If we get promoted it will be official on Saturday. That is when the pitch will be invaded and rightly so. Against freshly relegated Walsall! ;-) If we go up, I won't run on the pitch, but I will be VERY hungover on Sunday morning. :-)
dickyhale Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 This is what was waiting for the away fans today at Brentford. Expect the same sort of OVERTIME pay on Monday
latter day saint Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 i wonder if they will bring the dogs out this time
SNSUN Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 i wonder if they will bring the dogs out this time I wouldn't want to mess with them, fo' sho'.
hypochondriac Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 This is what was waiting for the away fans today at Brentford. Expect the same sort of OVERTIME pay on Monday Round the entire ground? I doubt it.
dickyhale Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 Round the entire ground? I doubt it. They were around the entire pitch today police for Saints fans and stewards everywhere else
latter day saint Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 I wouldn't want to mess with them, fo' sho'. Suewhistle ?
Nexstar Posted 30 April, 2011 Posted 30 April, 2011 (edited) Wrong thread Edited 30 April, 2011 by Nexstar
Griffo Posted 1 May, 2011 Posted 1 May, 2011 I will be on if we win on Saturday too. Although, please don't sing 'on the pitch' because it gives the stewards and police a chance to get in place and it means they're ready for it.
dune Posted 1 May, 2011 Posted 1 May, 2011 I will be on if we win on Saturday too. Although, please don't sing 'on the pitch' because it gives the stewards and police a chance to get in place and it means they're ready for it. They'll be expecting it anyway. Once a few breach the thin blue line the floodgates will open.
sammysaint Posted 1 May, 2011 Posted 1 May, 2011 Great win yday so now we can go up Monday, if we win I would rather us not run on the pitch or sing any banter songs Plymouth about going down let's keep in party mood, allow the players to come over and clebrate with us, I reckon it will be a draw at Plymouth anyways. Then sat run on the pitch at the end as that will be when we are granteed 2nd. I
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now