Those of you who ran onto the pitch

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:40 pm

cutsy123 wrote:Bfccrazy should be ashamed

Clue is in the name though.

blackburnturfite · Post by **blackburnturfite** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:41 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:Running on the pitch will be the highlight of the season for a lot of kids.

Stop being killjoys.

Go to post 7, sums up a lot of supporters feelings perhaps!

Damo · Post by **Damo** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:41 pm

Funkydrummer wrote:I went at the final whistle because I knew that there would be a long wait until
they managed to clear the pitch of those mindless, brainless, disrespectful, moronic
ignorant b@stards who spoilt the spectacle for everyone else.

A point worth making is that those 11/12 year olds would almost certainly have been accompanied
by an adult ! What were they doing to allow there little scrote to run onto the pitch ? They
should have chucked a cargo net over the lot of them, hitched it to a tractor and dragged them
out of the ground, up Manchester Road and dumped them on Crown Point.

Despicable, selfish and defiant behaviour.

I am really, really p!ssed off.

Good.
I was ashamed to watch that at full time, but reading your massive hissy fit makes it all seem worth while

Damo · Post by **Damo** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:44 pm

One of many things to be embarrassed about today.
Never seen so many people make so little noise.
Proud of the team for what they have achieved but our support is f**king terrible

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:45 pm

S0S-1971 wrote:Either not old enough or sat in the Bob Lord then ?

Neither - try again.

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:47 pm

ashtonlongsider wrote:As soon as my wife and myself saw fans running on the pitch we decided not to stay for the players lap of honour. Unfortunate, as this has been one of the most memorable in our history. It's about time it stopped as it just makes us look amateurish and I hope the fans who ran on the field are proud of themselves because they spoilt it for the majority.

Me too and I'm sure many others intended on staying but left because of it.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:48 pm

Damo wrote:Good.
I was ashamed to watch that at full time, but reading your massive hissy fit makes it all seem worth while

Glad you enjoyed it Damo.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:50 pm

Claretmatt4 wrote:Me too and I'm sure many others intended on staying but left because of it.

Did you not think before the game that there was every possibility that there would be a pitch invasion?

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:51 pm

Bin Ont Turf wrote:Did you not think before the game that there was every possibility that there would be a pitch invasion?

No.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:52 pm

Totally agree with all the comments. How they shambled on at five to three and disgraced the club was unforgivable.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Sun May 21, 2017 6:54 pm

Claretmatt4 wrote:No.

How naive.

I'd have given odds of 1/100.

Walton · Post by **Walton** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:06 pm

As if it matters that some kids ran on the pitch and stayed there for 5 minutes.

what_no_pies · Post by **what_no_pies** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:13 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:I wouldnt mind the kids. But some fully grown blokes.

Or ONE fully grown bloke on this evidence, to be more accurate.

colne-claret · Post by **colne-claret** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:15 pm

Damo wrote:One of many things to be embarrassed about today.
Never seen so many people make so little noise.
Proud of the team for what they have achieved but our support is f**king terrible

What a load of sh*t. Support maybe wasn't great today but to say our support is f**king terrible is laughable.

lakesclaret · Post by **lakesclaret** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:27 pm

Gotta love the "disgusted""ashamed" "appalled" brigade ,ffs a few hundred (mainly) kids ran on ,my son ran on also he's nearly 10 and managed to pat Vokes on the back which made his day. Took a few pics then came off.
So a few fans sang "who are ya" at the hammers fans (replying with "you're going to school in the morning")

While I appreciate it doesn't take much to rattle some of the holier than though cages on here,some really do need to get a grip,stop seething,have a warm milky drink and watch midsomer murders or shop for "comfy shoes"

Thejkr · Post by **Thejkr** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:35 pm

taio wrote:Annoying. But sort of understand a little with kids. But when I saw a fifty odd your old fat git running onto the pitch on his own I thought your sad t**t.

That sounds like me and a lot of Burnley fans. For the record I stayed in my seat.

holdyourfire · Post by **holdyourfire** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:37 pm

ClaretAL wrote:Totally agree with the idiots who run on the pitch, but even worse for me are those that left early. How can you not want to show your appretiation for staying up which every pundit said we wouldn't from the day we were promoted.

You should hang your heads in shame

I have been a claret for fifty odd years,so i don't need someone like you to tell me when i can leave. Won't be hangin my head in shame for your benefit.

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:42 pm

If only the stewards had been as effective stopping a pitch invasion as they were taking inflatables of people and popping them!

lakesclaret · Post by **lakesclaret** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:50 pm

I saw a large group of panting wheezing gasping stewards staggering along the JHL pitch side on their way to the CFS few mins b4 players came out after the game.Not sure if an inflatable needing popping or a hot dog had been dropped but it was like The Great Train robbery for the stewards

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:53 pm

The steward in front of the jimmy Mac who popped the big football was most pleased with himself!

Saxoman · Post by **Saxoman** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:53 pm

I'd like to extend a huge thank you to those who ran on the pitch right in front of the national media and showing them exactly what Burnley fans are all about..

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:56 pm

Like your lot did when you got relegated from the Premier League! Quick let's throw another chicken on the pitch!

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Sun May 21, 2017 7:58 pm

Saxoman wrote:I'd like to extend a huge thank you to those who ran on the pitch right in front of the national media and showing them exactly what Burnley fans are all about..

The last fan on the Deadwood pitch was a chicken.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sun May 21, 2017 8:01 pm

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:The steward in front of the jimmy Mac who popped the big football was most pleased with himself!

Was it the taller one in the jacket or the shorter one in the cap that did it?

Reason for asking is that moments before the shorter one had just returned the ball into and was having a bit of fun with the crowd.

Then saw the two of them returning but didn't see who popped it as it was at same time as the penalty/free kick incident with Gray on the edge of the box

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Sun May 21, 2017 8:02 pm

One in the cap.

TheMasterplan · Post by **TheMasterplan** » Sun May 21, 2017 8:08 pm

Couple hundred people (vast majority kids) have a laugh and run on the pitch at the end of the last game of the season. Been happening for years at plenty of grounds around the country. I won't lose any sleep over it

Saxoman · Post by **Saxoman** » Sun May 21, 2017 8:11 pm

In all honesty, as long as the fans weren't threatening or hostile in any way, I don't see that big a deal really. Burnley I mean.

ontario claret · Post by **ontario claret** » Sun May 21, 2017 8:21 pm

I think I see Saxoman in that crowd.

Real ale 2 · Post by **Real ale 2** » Sun May 21, 2017 8:23 pm

Get over yourselves Macca Funkyy drummer wow wait 20 mins for team team to come out majority youngsters proud their team their town in premier league again ..high spirits no menance it's a tradition as someone said end of season love the passion more embarrassing people just going before end

nil_desperandum · Post by **nil_desperandum** » Sun May 21, 2017 8:23 pm

gandhisflipflop wrote:It took the fans quite a while to realise we were safe after that west brom game

You're really not serious.
We were sat with one eye on the match and one on the stop watch as the injury time ticked down, knowing that with Hull losing to Sunderland we were safe so long as we didn't concede. We were jubilant at the final whistle.
I can't believe that anyone who had been following our progress throughout the season would not have been checking on the Hull score throughout the afternoon?

claretspice · Post by **claretspice** » Sun May 21, 2017 8:28 pm

Absolute idiots, the lot of them.

Sadly, as a result, most of the stands were half empty by the time the players came out for the lap of honour.

Selfish, idiotic - and illegal. Its the adults who actually went on the pitch, and the parents of the kids who went on, who have the most to be ashamed of.

I get it after historic achievements when the game has had lots riding on it. Not after games like today and it spoilt the occasion. No big deal, but a shame.

Zesty · Post by **Zesty** » Sun May 21, 2017 8:30 pm

What is most disgraceful, Burnley have stayed up against all odds and less than half the people on the ground today stayed to clap them during their lap of honour. Burnley staying up in the Premier League. Disgusting - should have been a stadium full.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Sun May 21, 2017 8:30 pm

Saxoman wrote:I'd like to extend a huge thank you to those who ran on the pitch right in front of the national media and showing them exactly what Burnley fans are all about..

At least they weren't crying, when Birmigham scored..

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Sun May 21, 2017 8:31 pm

Good point, well put Mr Spice. Am in total agreement.

Bfcboyo · Post by **Bfcboyo** » Sun May 21, 2017 8:55 pm

ClaretAL wrote:Totally agree with the idiots who run on the pitch, but even worse for me are those that left early. How can you not want to show your appretiation for staying up which every pundit said we wouldn't from the day we were promoted.

You should hang your heads in shame

Family birthday bash . Apologies

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Sun May 21, 2017 9:06 pm

claretspice wrote:Not after games like today and it spoilt the occasion.

What spoilt the occasion was us getting beat 2-1. A flat and disappointing end to a good season overall.

Had we won I'd expect that we would have seen even more folk on the pitch.

Whitgord · Post by **Whitgord** » Sun May 21, 2017 9:09 pm

So some people don't like those who leave early. Has it ever crossed your mind that some of us had other appointments to get to? I have shown my appreciation and support positively home and away all season and while it was a pity I couldn't stay to applaud the team's lap of honour it was necessary and my decision. Stop going on about early leavers as if we are some kind of poor man's version of a fan!

Whitgord · Post by **Whitgord** » Sun May 21, 2017 9:10 pm

... and just in case you were wondering, I was going to church.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Sun May 21, 2017 9:11 pm

Whitgord wrote:... and just in case you were wondering, I was going to church.

Why?

You'd just been to one.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Sun May 21, 2017 9:19 pm

Crikey we stay in the best league in the world and we nit pick insult and moan. FFS however you support Burnley all that matters is the league. Whitgord puts a comment on and it's fair game for the I've more tattoes visible than you brigade.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sun May 21, 2017 9:21 pm

I left when the dickheads ran on the pitch,did I miss anything?

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Sun May 21, 2017 9:24 pm

bfcjg wrote:Whitgord puts a comment on and it's fair game for the I've more tattoes visible than you brigade.

What are you rambling on about?

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sun May 21, 2017 9:29 pm

claretspice wrote:Absolute idiots, the lot of them.

Sadly, as a result, most of the stands were half empty by the time the players came out for the lap of honour.

Selfish, idiotic - and illegal. Its the adults who actually went on the pitch, and the parents of the kids who went on, who have the most to be ashamed of.

I get it after historic achievements when the game has had lots riding on it. Not after games like today and it spoilt the occasion. No big deal, but a shame.

When should an illegal pitch invasion be acceptable?

Saxoman · Post by **Saxoman** » Sun May 21, 2017 9:29 pm

MACCA wrote:At least they weren't crying, when Birmigham scored..

I distance myself from anyone who could cry over a game of football, rover or not. Get a life ffs.

brexit · Post by **brexit** » Sun May 21, 2017 10:08 pm

Tried to invade from the BL but i couldn't get my zimmer frame over the wall

3putt · Post by **3putt** » Sun May 21, 2017 11:43 pm

ClaretAL wrote:Totally agree with the idiots who run on the pitch, but even worse for me are those that left early. How can you not want to show your appretiation for staying up which every pundit said we wouldn't from the day we were promoted.

You should hang your heads in shame

"You should hang your heads in shame" That's somewhat over the top isn't it? You think loyal supporters who fork out their hard earned cash on season tickets or match day to support their team are shameful if chose to leave at the end today.

Completely up to them I would say, If they wanted to stay and show their appreciation that's fine but equally fine if they chose to leave at the end of the game.

The fact that they are there to support their team week in week out is the main thing in my opinion.

Bop · Post by **Bop** » Sun May 21, 2017 11:55 pm

I allowed my two young lads to go on the pitch, because they were totally set on congratulating our players personally for a fantastic season. It was what they wanted to do, and having honoured the tradition since the mid 70/80's, can't see what the big deal is about once the players have had a drink and picked up their kids and families. If you want something to get upset about? Read the papers in the morning. They were on and off quicker than a time wasting substitution.

Dante.El.Chunk · Post by **Dante.El.Chunk** » Mon May 22, 2017 12:08 am

Claretmatt4 wrote:100% agree.

What is the point in at stewards. The first lot could've easily been stopped and when you don't stop them that's when everyone else goes on cos they know they won't get punished.

**** poor from a handful of fans.

I've done that very job in the past on the last game s of a few nothing seasons.

We were always told that holding/forcing the people back would potentially cause harm to folk.

In my view if the club raised the wall slightly in front of the JHL and gave up the front row (take the seats out) it would be far easier to manage, but it is a big ask.

I do remember doing this as a kid (13ish) but never again I noticed the boos, didn't like it. Some people thrive on it, and for those people, we have Jeremy Kyle and pitch invasions. Karma is a bitch.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Mon May 22, 2017 12:09 am

Steve1956 wrote:I left when the dickheads ran on the pitch,did I miss anything?

Yes we lost 1..2

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Mon May 22, 2017 12:27 am

Perhaps not announcing it at all before the end of the match might help. It seems to be treated as an invitation as opposed to a request not to do it.

Unless we allow in a load of unsupervised kids, it's the parents fault that the kids run on. As for the grown men that run on, goading the away fans, making us look small time and in all honesty, playing into the hands of the northern idiots view, they should be fined.