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1 hour ago, Person X said:

Hello. I don’t know if this is a good idea to post, but I’m the dad of the child - my son, Jay (not his real name) - that ran onto the pitch in the early stages of the match. First and foremost, I want to offer a profound apology to you all, to every fan, the players and clubs for Jay’s actions. I’d like to try and provide some context, if you’ll let me, to help explain what happened and why. 
 

Jay has just turned 11. He has autism and is suffering from PTSD after 3 years of physical abuse at school, being restrained by teaching staff (which was concealed from us). Both of these conditions create complex issues for Jay, one of which is he is heightened to what he may (incorrectly) perceive of as a threat, causing he to flee. This is what we think happened on Saturday. 

We were enjoying the game and then all of a sudden, he said he needed to go to the toilet. I asked him to wait and then before I knew it, he said ‘I’m going to the toilet’, for up and walked down the steps. I was about to go after him and then - out of nowhere, he turned and jumped the barrier. We were stocked and horrified. We couldn’t believe it. I tried to shout to him but he couldn’t hear me. At that point, I was really worried for him. He didn’t know what he was doing. As I ran to jump the barrier, I saw him fall. I (worryingly) thought he’d be tackled and - rightly or wrongly - I got protective of my little boy. When I got to him, he was petrified. I said ‘it’s ok I’ve got you’ turned to get him off the pitch but the Rotherham fans were shouting hateful comments, threats and abuse at him. Again, I should have reacted much better, but I responded to protect my child. I know it doesn’t look like he was scared - we do not condone he sticking his finger up - but this is a know protective response from children with disabilities like Jay. I felt exposed and vulnerable myself and so went into ‘fight’ mode. To be honest, it’s all blur. I was saying to him ‘it’s ok, I’ll get you out of here’. 
 

The stewards tried to direct me off the other side of the pitch but I was worried about my eldest son, who was all alone in the stand. I just ran off and left him. He was so scared too. The stewards then grabbed me and I tried to say I’m just protecting Jay. 
 

Again, I am sorry deeply sorry to you all. This shouldn’t have happened and I take full responsibility. I’m sorry. My family are devastated, for lots of reasons, about what happened. I’m worried about my job, Jay being identified and targeted. The ongoing social media hate is really hard to deal with. I get why people are so angry. Football is precious and match days are special and to be treated as such. What Jay did was not acceptable but I hope, by posting this, you might be able to understand it more. This was about disabilities and the difficulty of managing them daily. I messed up and let Jay down. It will take me a long time to get over this. As his father I must do better. 
 

Please accept my apologies. 
 

No worries, was not a problem and no harm done, I’ve seen far worse.

Hope club have accepted your explanation and apology.

Today the substitutions were terrible, needed some to break them down not 4 strikers, however it isn’t a recurring theme so let’s hope he learns from mistakes today.

Surely depends who’s buying 

18 hours ago, Scrumpys Dietary Advisor.. said:

Today was dire, absolutely dire and a prime example of how this modern trend of Play Station football will be the death of the game we love.

It is well known that The Etihad is a library and that is because nothing exciting happens there anymore 

Clubs that try and emulate this beware. Today, 21,000 people were bored rigid watching players endlessly recycling the ball in an attempt to emulate this turgid shite

It was probably the worst atmosphere I think I have ever experienced in 50 years of watching football at The Gate, there was literally nothing to get excited about 

At least the "dinosaur" football that I used to watch was exciting. Wingers taking on their full backs, through balls, crosses, shots, stuff that used to get you out of your seat, ALL GONE thanks to this modern brand of football which is dull as dishwater 

We've been sold the Emperor's new clothes, there is no substance to it, PlayStation is NOT REAL. When are people going to open their eyes to this game killer....

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mark this down as early contender for over reaction of the year.

Will be many more candidates.

14 hours ago, lenred said:

Would you do it? 

No

12 hours ago, phantom said:

I hate to say but you massively don't understand how financing a football club works 

The money that goes in and out of the football club is NOT via SLs bank account 

Of course it isn’t.

Club runs up debt (consistently) converts said debt to shares which SL buys (from his own funds). This dilutes all other share holders in process but that I see as largely irrelevant.

the fact is SL has funded stadium and club for many year. That is very different to saying he has been a complete success 

21 minutes ago, wtf said:

did he really? or was it one of his business`s ?

I always believed the man/woman or whoever is not the business, the business is the business?

We are talking about someone here who started in his bedroom and made many, many millions probably not by paying for football stands to be built though.

Apart from very dubious manager selections he is no fool, as the saying goes "fools and money are soon parted"

He made money from his business and invested in Stadium (not BCFC) simples!!

16 minutes ago, phantom said:

Do you think the money came solely from his personal bank account? 

Where else? 
It was his money where he chooses to hold it is his business.

1 hour ago, redordead1 said:

Genuine concern of mine too.

Lansdown’s stubbornness and ego has always led his decision making.

When a man wipes out a predecessor’s memory and legacy by renaming a stand after themselves whilst still in situ, it should tell you all you need to know about the man. 
 

How confident are we that he’ll pick a buyer who will quickly overshadow his regime? 

You mean the stand he paid for to be built?

Jerry,

I posted message previously that my phone doesn’t support contactless so I have requested a physical card.

As yet card has not arrived, in response to previous message you said to give you shout if not arrived by yesterday.

My Supporter ID is 1140433.

Cheers

Jerry,

I downloaded season ticket to my phone and then realised the ticket used contactless which my phone doesn’t support.

I requested physical card but has not arrived, will I get card in due course or do I need to contact club?

my support id is 1140433

Thanks in advance

8 hours ago, southvillekiddy said:

Kennilworth Road could become a fortress for Luton and therefore their sole(?) source of points and even contribute to survival for a short time?

I'll tell you why. Tuesday 27th august 1996/7 season .......... AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! ......A date seared in my memory

Went with my little boy who found it totally captivating that we had to go through some old dears back garden to get to the away end. Then all down the left side of the pitch ARE BEACH CHALETS!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!.

If that juxtaposition doesn't seriously send the away hard nuts away reeling and speechless, chattering amongst themselves and missing the game then what?

Next to say their fans are vile would be a kindness. Horrible animals.

They beat us 5 nil, yes that's right. Their goalie (cheeky ****er) even came up near the half way line to take a potshot!!

Cole Skuse was new to the team and made it obvious how p*** por he thought the others were playing

One of theirs was a penalty by that cretin Kevin Nicholls (next in line for the head of the Orcs) and didn't that ****er make the most of winding us up when it went in.

BUT 5 NIL WASN'T ENOUGH FOR THEM!!!!!!!!  That's why they are vile and to be feared??

On the way back to the station they were giving 2 fingers and other lovely salutations to a 6 year old boy and his dad

Brilliant, best post in a long time, I found this hilarious!!

1 hour ago, lenred said:

They were playing the top team in the country.  Hardly ‘less appealing’. Unless you think the FA Cup is second rate? They look after their season ticket holders.  

Hmm, wake up, the FC Cup is second rate and has been for many years!!

Excellent player, no doubt. Only question is how far will he go? Prem, top 6, top 4 England?

I suspect he has quality for top 6, if he continues to develop could be the very top.

What is record games without a pen in professional football? 
Are we getting close? Would be good to celebrate a record.

2 hours ago, GlastonburyRed said:

If Han-Noah is the answer, I'd be keen to hear what the question is...

The midfield perform today, he could of replaced all 3 as all were poor.

nose face cutting

a) you’re talking absolute rubbish

b) you have a very short memory

Possibly the most pointless video I’ve ever seen.