bartolona Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 FA LAUNCHES INQUIRY INTO PITCH INVASIONMore Headlines | Back to home page13:20 - 02 March 2007The Football Association is investigating the pitch invasion following the derby clash between Bristol Rovers and Bristol City.It comes after Bristol Rovers officials announced they would ban every supporter they could identify who ran onto the turf at the end of the match on Tuesday night.More than 200 home supporters and a handful of City fans got onto the pitch after the Johnstone's Paint Trophy Southern Area final, which was won by Rovers 1-0. FA officials will speak to both clubs, however only Rovers are likely to face any sanctions as the second-leg match was played at the Memorial Stadium.An FA spokesman told the Evening Post: "We are aware of this incident and are in the process of making further inquiries. We will be speaking to both clubs to get their view on what happened and will be writing to them shortly to ask them both to provide a full explanation."At this stage, we have not ruled out taking further action."Rovers have been going through TV footage in a bid to identify fans who were on the pitch. They have warned that anyone who is clearly identified will be banned for life. Those who can be named could also face court proceedings as it is a criminal offence to invade a football pitch.Colin Sexstone, chief executive of Bristol City FC, said: "It is normal procedure for the FA to investigate an incident of this nature. It's the home club's responsibility, but if a fan is determined to get on the pitch then it's very hard to stop them."It's idiotic and unsafe and we do not condone such behaviour in any way, shape or form. We would support any action Rovers or the FA decide to take to stop people getting on the pitch." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotta get rid of the Gas Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 FA LAUNCHES INQUIRY INTO PITCH INVASIONMore Headlines | Back to home page13:20 - 02 March 2007The Football Association is investigating the pitch invasion following the derby clash between Bristol Rovers and Bristol City.It comes after Bristol Rovers officials announced they would ban every supporter they could identify who ran onto the turf at the end of the match on Tuesday night.More than 200 home supporters and a handful of City fans got onto the pitch after the Johnstone's Paint Trophy Southern Area final, which was won by Rovers 1-0. FA officials will speak to both clubs, however only Rovers are likely to face any sanctions as the second-leg match was played at the Memorial Stadium.An FA spokesman told the Evening Post: "We are aware of this incident and are in the process of making further inquiries. We will be speaking to both clubs to get their view on what happened and will be writing to them shortly to ask them both to provide a full explanation."At this stage, we have not ruled out taking further action."Rovers have been going through TV footage in a bid to identify fans who were on the pitch. They have warned that anyone who is clearly identified will be banned for life. Those who can be named could also face court proceedings as it is a criminal offence to invade a football pitch.Colin Sexstone, chief executive of Bristol City FC, said: "It is normal procedure for the FA to investigate an incident of this nature. It's the home club's responsibility, but if a fan is determined to get on the pitch then it's very hard to stop them."It's idiotic and unsafe and we do not condone such behaviour in any way, shape or form. We would support any action Rovers or the FA decide to take to stop people getting on the pitch."don't you just love it That would be sooooooo funnylooks like we might be going to Cardiff after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moth Eaten Pillow Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 don't you just love it That would be sooooooo funnylooks like we might be going to Cardiff after all Be sensible the FA are not going to kick them out of the final are they. Your more likely to see 35,000 of us on the moon on the 1st April than at the Millenium Stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotta get rid of the Gas Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Be sensible the FA are not going to kick them out of the final are they. Your more likely to see 35,000 of us on the moon on the 1st April than at the Millenium Stadium.I knowI am just taking the p!ss :coat: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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