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Keep off the pitch!

Post by corporal jones » Sun May 05, 2019 3:37 pm

Any chance the selfish gits who invade the pitch at the end of the last game every year could maybe not do this year please?

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Re: Keep off the pitch!

Post by Lord Beamish » Sun May 05, 2019 3:39 pm

No a cat’s chance in Hell.

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Re: Keep off the pitch!

Post by FactualFrank » Sun May 05, 2019 3:44 pm

What's worse is some of them are dads and carry their kids on!

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Post by Devils_Advocate » Sun May 05, 2019 3:47 pm

Rowls can you help???

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Post by corporal jones » Sun May 05, 2019 3:58 pm

Oh look. Huddersfield have just finished their season with a draw against a top six team, and no pitch invasion!

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Post by moaninclaret » Sun May 05, 2019 4:16 pm

The usual numpties will do the same again, it mostly consists of people who haven't been to a game all season then decide to be a total d..k and run on the pitch hoping for a selfie or players shirt and run around thinking their Robbie Blake.

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Post by Quickenthetempo » Sun May 05, 2019 4:20 pm

I've promised my lads we can take a ball and have a kick about on the pitch afterwards.

Do grown men really want to clap other grown men for avoiding relegation?
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Re: Keep off the pitch!

Post by Lord Beamish » Sun May 05, 2019 4:23 pm

I’m neither for, nor really against it. Being sat on an upper tier, I can’t get involved either way.
I find it strange that it seems to have become a bit of an unofficial tradition since our conversion to an all seater ground, with no fences. It used to be reserved for auspicious end of season games, like promotions or relegation near-misses. Now it seems to be taken as what’s due to a section of our support. I suppose that staying in the Prem for yet another season is cause for celebration, so I’m sure that some overexcitable individuals will encroach the pitch. As long as they get off quickly, I’m not too bothered.

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Post by pushpinpussy » Sun May 05, 2019 4:36 pm

im going on and no one is going to stop me
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Post by Burnley1989 » Sun May 05, 2019 4:57 pm

I wouldnt run on, haven’t since Wigan a few years back when we won promotion but have absolutely no problem with people doing it, I generally clap and bugger off to the pub

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Re: Keep off the pitch!

Post by Vegas Claret » Sun May 05, 2019 4:59 pm

Been on the pitch 3 times
Mascot v Orient
The Orient game
York away when we won the 4th

why would you run on the pitch for staying in the PL ? bizarre

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Re: Keep off the pitch!

Post by Bin Ont Turf » Sun May 05, 2019 5:00 pm

Last time for me was when we avoided relegation v Plymouth.

Managed to catch Little. :D

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Post by Top Claret » Sun May 05, 2019 5:10 pm

Doesn't bother me. Let the fans on for 15 minutes and then the players. Can't see what the problem is
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Re: Keep off the pitch!

Post by CoolClaret » Sun May 05, 2019 5:16 pm

I can't recall them going on last season?
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Post by Pimlico_Claret » Sun May 05, 2019 5:32 pm

CoolClaret wrote:I can't recall them going on last season?
Pretty sure you are right, but hadn't we put in a rather limp wristed performance against Bournemouth and lost? We were too excited about Europe.

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Post by AlargeClaret » Sun May 05, 2019 5:32 pm

No one went on last season though it was an awful damp squib end to a great season .I doubt they will next week . Fair enough if it was a do or die game and we won etc but regardless who really cares ? A few old curmudgeons ? It’s been a bloody awful season and I’m glad to get it out of the way. The team have stood strong but I’ve no slavering interest to clap them off barring a beating of Arsenal when they leave the pitch .

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Post by IanMcL » Sun May 05, 2019 5:56 pm

FactualFrank wrote:What's worse is some of them are dads and carry their kids on!
The ones who leave their brain at home.

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Re: Keep off the pitch!

Post by Foulthrow » Sun May 05, 2019 6:00 pm

pushpinpussy wrote:im going on and no one is going to stop me
No one? What about a combination of Anthony Joshua, Zangief from Street Fighter 2 and Apollo Creed? I reckon they could.
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Re: Keep off the pitch!

Post by Foulthrow » Sun May 05, 2019 6:03 pm

AlargeClaret wrote:No one went on last season though it was an awful damp squib end to a great season .I doubt they will next week . Fair enough if it was a do or die game and we won etc but regardless who really cares ? A few old curmudgeons ? It’s been a bloody awful season and I’m glad to get it out of the way. The team have stood strong but I’ve no slavering interest to clap them off barring a beating of Arsenal when they leave the pitch .
It’s been a bloody awful season?

Europe was brilliant and I didn’t even go.

Our form and performances since Boxing Day has been outstanding. I’ve ended up really enjoying it.
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Re: Keep off the pitch!

Post by Top Claret » Sun May 05, 2019 6:08 pm

AlargeClaret wrote:No one went on last season though it was an awful damp squib end to a great season .I doubt they will next week . Fair enough if it was a do or die game and we won etc but regardless who really cares ? A few old curmudgeons ? It’s been a bloody awful season and I’m glad to get it out of the way. The team have stood strong but I’ve no slavering interest to clap them off barring a beating of Arsenal when they leave the pitch .
The 2nd half has been far better than the 2nd half of last season. Since the Everton defeat I personally have thourally enjoyed it
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Re: Keep off the pitch!

Post by Barry_Chuckle » Sun May 05, 2019 6:12 pm

It would be nice if the team didn't fanny about before coming back out, last year I nearly lost the will to live with the length of time it took them to return to the pitch.
5 minutes would be reasonable, 10 at most, but last season it was over 20 minutes after they'd left the pitch.

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Re: Keep off the pitch!

Post by Hipper » Sun May 05, 2019 6:16 pm

Vegas Claret wrote:Been on the pitch 3 times
Mascot v Orient
The Orient game
York away when we won the 4th

why would you run on the pitch for staying in the PL ? bizarre
The Orient game was the only one for me. There were a few others on that pitch too I noticed!
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Re: Keep off the pitch!

Post by WalkdenClaret » Sun May 05, 2019 11:38 pm

LAWS OF THE GAME - LAW 14: Penalty Kick

Encroachment by fans of Burnley FC [in competition against Arsenal FC]

Should the spectators encroach the pitch at any time after the FINAL WHISTLE, and Arsenal FC are either not winning, or have not already received a dubious penalty award,
The referee shall award a PENALTY KICK to Arsenal FC
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Re: Keep off the pitch!

Post by The Enclosure » Mon May 06, 2019 3:13 am

What is the attraction of going onto the pitch? I just do not get why people feel the need to do it

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Re: Keep off the pitch!

Post by Woodleyclaret » Mon May 06, 2019 6:59 am

Its been a great season that has kept the interest up till the end
We have now secured another season in the Sun and I seen some great performances.Chelsea and Bournemouth away and Spurs at home being favourites.

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Post by bfcmatt » Mon May 06, 2019 7:23 am

Vegas Claret wrote:Been on the pitch 3 times
Mascot v Orient
The Orient game
York away when we won the 4th

why would you run on the pitch for staying in the PL ? bizarre
I was a ballboy vs orient
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Re: Keep off the pitch!

Post by Steve1956 » Mon May 06, 2019 8:22 am

Last time I pitch invaded was at York I struggled to get on the pitch then,think I'd struggle to clamber over a tiny wall now.im giving invading the pitch a miss against Arsenal,unless we beat the cheating shites with a 97th minute penalty,then you try and stop me going on.

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Re: Keep off the pitch!

Post by bobinho » Mon May 06, 2019 9:01 am

corporal jones wrote:Any chance the selfish gits who invade the pitch at the end of the last game every year could maybe not do this year please?
No. Sorry pal, the day will be marred by some complete muppets behaving like knobheads.

And that’s just the officials...
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Re: Keep off the pitch!

Post by bobinho » Mon May 06, 2019 9:04 am

Bin Ont Turf wrote:Last time for me was when we avoided relegation v Plymouth.

Managed to catch Little. :D
My grandma could’ve caught little, even if he was at his imperious best.

Slower than a week in jail that lad...

Good tho, really good.

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Re: Keep off the pitch!

Post by bobinho » Mon May 06, 2019 9:07 am

pushpinpussy wrote:im going on and no one is going to stop me
Well, certainly not the stewards that’s for sure. They just do what I do, stand and watch.

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Post by IanMcL » Mon May 06, 2019 10:10 am

pushpinpussy wrote:im going on and no one is going to stop me
You are a marked moron!

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Re: Keep off the pitch!

Post by Caballo » Mon May 06, 2019 11:05 am

No issue at all with kids going on, why would they not want to tread the ground their heroes do? Anyone over 18, have a word with yourself!
Infact I'd go further than that and invite the kids on to 'mob' the players.

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Re: Keep off the pitch!

Post by ClaretTony » Mon May 06, 2019 11:13 am

corporal jones wrote:Any chance the selfish gits who invade the pitch at the end of the last game every year could maybe not do this year please?
Not happened for the last two years - everyone has stayed off.

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Post by CBT » Mon May 06, 2019 12:06 pm

ClaretTony wrote:Not happened for the last two years - everyone has stayed off.
Didn't happen last year but definitely did the season before against West ham

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Post by dougcollins » Mon May 06, 2019 12:27 pm

Only York away for me. I don't remember it being a conscious thing, I just found myself there.

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Post by groove » Mon May 06, 2019 12:30 pm

I'm pretty sure this happened regularly even when we weren't really celebrating anything. What's the harm in fans enjoying the novelty of walking on the hallowed turf for 10 minutes. We clap the players off after every game. Are those derididing the fans for encroaching on the pitch after an average season, the same people that want to clap the team as they walk round with their kids on their shoulders?
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Post by NottsClaret » Mon May 06, 2019 12:43 pm

Bin Ont Turf wrote:Last time for me was when we avoided relegation v Plymouth.
Same here. I'm not too bothered either way but looks a bit daft when you've just played out what is effectively an end of season friendly.

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Re: Keep off the pitch!

Post by ClaretTony » Mon May 06, 2019 2:28 pm

CBT wrote:Didn't happen last year but definitely did the season before against West ham
Did it? I knew we had the invasion in 2016 after promotion but thought it had been two years without.

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Post by Vintage Claret » Mon May 06, 2019 2:38 pm

Only time I've 'invaded' a pitch at full time was on that gloriously sunny day at Scunthorpe when we clinched promotion to The Championship.

I'd probably have been the only Burnley fan left in the stands if I hadn't as everyone seemed to be on the pitch afterwards :-)

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Post by cockneyclaret » Mon May 06, 2019 3:27 pm

Bin Ont Turf wrote:Last time for me was when we avoided relegation v Plymouth.

Managed to catch Little. :D
Great day that..

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Post by jrgbfc » Mon May 06, 2019 3:35 pm

Not as annoying as when the players come trooping out with all their wags and little sprogs in tow. The fans who stay behind want to show their appreciation for the players efforts, not their entire family.

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Post by CBT » Mon May 06, 2019 4:17 pm

ClaretTony wrote:Did it? I knew we had the invasion in 2016 after promotion but thought it had been two years without.
100% remember because we didn't stay behind for the players to come back out because of how long it was taking to clear the pitch

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Post by mkmel » Mon May 06, 2019 4:30 pm

I have to admit to going on to the pitch at Scunthorpe when we got promotion to the Championship in 2000 I think

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Post by edison » Mon May 06, 2019 4:50 pm

Running onto the pitch is the new cycling on the footpath - wrong after the age of 8.

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Post by The Hung Juror » Mon May 06, 2019 5:11 pm

Vegas Claret wrote:Been on the pitch 3 times
Mascot v Orient
The Orient game
York away when we won the 4th

why would you run on the pitch for staying in the PL ? bizarre

Only been on the pitch twice myself
The Orient game (over exuberance)
Celtic (necessity)
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Post by arise_sir_charge » Mon May 06, 2019 5:20 pm

I don’t hang around for the lap of honour these days.

The waiting for the players to come back out takes an age and I don’t understand why the players all carry their kids around or why it ever began.

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Post by Paul Waine » Mon May 06, 2019 5:29 pm

I went on in 1968 - FA Youth Cup win. I got my hands on the cup for a few seconds. Magic.

Yes, I was a young teenager at the time.

I enjoyed watching others go on the pitch to celebrate our Championship success at Charlton, 3 seasons back. Pity the trophy wasn't there that day - I doubt I'd had got anywhere near it if it had been.

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Post by 4:20 » Mon May 06, 2019 5:35 pm

I can't remember but I think my dad took me on the pitch after the Orient game.
Defo went on against Wrexham, Plymouth, Wigan (one of the best moments I've ever had when I sprinted to the centre circle and hugged and jumped up and down with David Jones) QPR (fell flat on my face as the final whistle went, got up, ran to the goal line for some reason and a QPR player passed me, shook my hand and said "congratulations, hope you all enjoy it, you deserve it"
I love a good pitch invasion when it matters. Don't have the urge to run on when there's nothing really at stake.

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