exAtyeoMax Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I've heard they're going to use snipers and razor wire. aren't they still entrenched in Ashton Vale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Yes, I hope so but not because of the pitch. Firstly it is an offence under UK law to enter the playing area without authorisation. But secondly and more importantly, it allows the squad and management to go round the pitch in order to say a thank you to all of us and for us to do the same. A pitch invasion means most cannot see anything of the players because they are too far from view half way up the Williams. As an older fan you'll be aware that the recent 'tradition' of the players parading around the pitch only came in after the fences were installed when we went up to the First Division. Previous to that the tradition was very much for fans to run onto the pitch en masse after the last home match whatever the outcome of the season. If it's a promotion season the players can thank the fans, and celebrate with them, from the Director's Box- also a very long time tradition. It's a natural celebration. No need for any dictatorial announcements or sour chiding from DaveL or anybody else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I will say this and duck...but... ...would seriously hope all could show sufficient presence of mind that if it came to transpire we went up against Swindon, to ensure it is a joyful pitch invasion celebrating our success, rather than the JPT Rovers kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 The club will put out a statement asking people not to do it, because they have to in order to keep the authorities happy. However they know it will happen and won't actually mind, despite being accused of being killjoys by people on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 The club will put out a statement asking people not to do it, because they have to in order to keep the authorities happy. However they know it will happen and won't actually mind, despite being accused of being killjoys by people on here. Not all the people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i hate rovers Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Nothing wrong with it as long as the clowns behave themselves. No throwing things etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Nothing wrong with it as long as the clowns behave themselves. No throwing things etc.... I'm worried about our female fans throwing their knickers at Aden Flint. Could result in a pants deduction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 The club won't want people on the pitch as the rugby Playoffs are soon after the season finishes I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 The club will put out a statement asking people not to do it, because they have to in order to keep the authorities happy. However they know it will happen and won't actually mind, despite being accused of being killjoys by people on here. Oh really? Did I imagine the exasperated, and very cross indeed 'Get off the pitch. GET... OFF... THE... PITCH! GET OFF THE PITCH - NOW!' Coming from the tannoy after the final whistle last season then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Oh really? Did I imagine the exasperated, and very cross indeed 'Get off the pitch. GET... OFF... THE... PITCH! GET OFF THE PITCH - NOW!' Coming from the tannoy after the final whistle last season then? It's pretty tinpot if you've got nothing to celebrate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Oh really? Did I imagine the exasperated, and very cross indeed 'Get off the pitch. GET... OFF... THE... PITCH! GET OFF THE PITCH - NOW!' Coming from the tannoy after the final whistle last season then? Haha, I remember that. Trying their best to sound annoyed. Of course there will be one, always a great occasion when celebrating something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 It's pretty tinpot if you've got nothing to celebrate. Depends on the 'invaders'. I see nothing wrong with kids of school age wanting to get up close to their heroes, I used to when I was at school. Last game of the season was was always on the pitch and hopefully get a chance to speak to the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 The club won't want people on the pitch as the rugby Playoffs are soon after the season finishes I think.youre not related to dave by any chance simon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARJ Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Nothing wrong with it as long as the clowns behave themselves. No throwing things etc.... Mate, going off topic slightly, but that's the best username on this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 The club won't want people on the pitch as the rugby Playoffs are soon after the season finishes I think. They are but the state of the pitch is much less important. Though the semi final first leg is scheduled for the same day as the last day of the season. But as the pitch will be used uniquely for rugby after the 3rd of may the groundstaff I'm sure will do a grand job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 People will be flooding down those stairs for a fair while before full time in order to be ready I would imagine. Ah but we aren't allowed to descend the stairs and linger, The Stewards have laminated signs don't you know. And yes, come on glynriley I reckon even my little legs could get over the advertising hoarding if I wanted to badly enough...and I bet yours could too if you had to as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 It's pretty tinpot if you've got nothing to celebrate. It's a traditional celebration to mark the end of the season which stretches back many decades. It's never been reserved for promotion seasons and there's nothing tinpot about it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QA22 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 If we got promoted at PNE, do you reckon we'd be able to get on the pitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider_boy Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I'd be happy for fans to celebrate on the pitch when we get promoted. Just please be celebrating and not goading opposition fans, even if it is against Swindle. Last thing we'd need is to be docked points for celebrating promotion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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