It probably does need to stop but only because of the mindlessness on social media. A lot ran on for pics and to boast on social media, not to celebrate the win. We ran on at Maine Road in the playoff win against Wigan in the 90s but it was all about the football then, there were barely mobile phones let alone social media.They are not part of City folklore, they are part of football folklore, we aren't special.
It isn't about being virtuous either, it's about seeing the bigger picture, Vierra wasn't assaulted but it made the headlines because it happened on the pitch where fans shouldn't be. Previously it's been acceptable, it isn't any more, why can't you get that into your head, times are different, players are being attacked, there's no way it can continue. What about the wrecking of the goal, do you think that's a good look?
Points deduction is where it willPoints deduction is where it will end up.
Points deduction is where it will end up.
One of the things that concerns me is that whilst we are saying ‘it happened in 1986/97/2003 whatever’ it appears that we are forgetting times have changed. In the more ‘innocent’ times, that was more acceptable. Why? Because folk didn’t immediately resort to hitting/thumping/producing a ‘weapon’! They were there for fun and games.
In today’s more ‘sinister/cynical’ age it could be extremely dangerous especially for the players.
If a player got seriously injured would whatever personal insurance the club take out on said player cover those injuries?
We live in strange disturbing scary times. So just some random thoughts from a tired weary Eccles Blue!! :-) :-)
No way, but there’ll be warnings about future behaviour. Based on some of the views expressed in here even that wouldn’t prevent the look at me’s from invading the pitchPoints deduction is where it will
Not yet. It will probably start with City, Everton, Forest etc starting next season playing behind closed doors.
There seems to be a real head of steam building up to stop pitch invasions. They’ll want to turn those fans that stay in the stands against those who invade the pitch. So that it becomes self policing.
On the plus side, we won’t have to worry about August holidays clashing with fixtures
Wow, City pitch invasions aren’t special ? Strange comment.They are not part of City folklore, they are part of football folklore, we aren't special.
It isn't about being virtuous either, it's about seeing the bigger picture, Vierra wasn't assaulted but it made the headlines because it happened on the pitch where fans shouldn't be. Previously it's been acceptable, it isn't any more, why can't you get that into your head, times are different, players are being attacked, there's no way it can continue. What about the wrecking of the goal, do you think that's a good look?
I don't know, it just sounded bizarre the way they reported it was like they have arrested one person and he or she are going to cop it for the other 5,000Was it the one who invaded during the match?
They’ve been warning City fans about pitch invasions since 2012. Warnings won’t make any difference and it’s impossible for stewards to stop them without resorting to strong arm tactics. They won’t stop until punishments start to impact on fans including, sadly, those who don’t go on the pitchNo way, but there’ll be warnings about future behaviour. Based on some of the views expressed in here even that wouldn’t prevent the look at me’s from invading the pitch
I agree not yet, I was meaning in future it's a real possibility because there is not really another way if it continues.Points deduction is where it will
Not yet. It will probably start with City, Everton, Forest etc starting next season playing behind closed doors.
There seems to be a real head of steam building up to stop pitch invasions. They’ll want to turn those fans that stay in the stands against those who invade the pitch. So that it becomes self policing.
On the plus side, we won’t have to worry about August holidays clashing with fixtures
I wouldn’t underestimate the strength of feeling about this from players and managers. They’ll be pushing for action to be taken urgently and will be strongly supported by the media and politiciansI agree not yet, I was meaning in future it's a real possibility because there is not really another way if it continues.
I'm not even sure there will be any repercussions in terms of punishment for this last weeks occurrences, but you can bet your life that come the start of next season something will be in place that carries a bit of weight, like you say, partial or full ground closure for a couple of games to start.
It doesn't matter what happens elsewhere. Each case must be considered on their facts, and I'm only interested in yesterday's events at City.The video shows two potential offences. One is a fan gesticulating at the keeper. It looks more like a wave than a slap. The second incident looks like an accidental collision. I am not condoning it but the evidence so far doesn't show an assault and I think it is being overblown by media. It is nowhere near the scale of the Billy Gilbert attack or the Veirira incident. They are making a bigger fuss of it than they did of the riot at Old Trafford where the police were attacked and the Liverpool match was abandoned. I have not heard of a single arrest for that incident.
Spontaneous, yeah of course it was. No need to go on the pitch, not that hard really.Wow, City pitch invasions aren’t special ? Strange comment.
Who gives a fuck how it looks man except sad people who live their lives on social media fretting about anonymous comments. The pitch invasion looked fucking brilliant - a pure outpouring of emotion. Spontaneity and exuberance and having fun is what life’s about not standing around like sheep waiting for corporate manufactured celebrations to be delivered to us.
Times haven’t changed - one nutter attacked Sharp and was jailed, all the other incidents are barely even handbags.
Don't mis-quote me you fool.Wow, City pitch invasions aren’t special ? Strange comment.
Who gives a fuck how it looks man except sad people who live their lives on social media fretting about anonymous comments. The pitch invasion looked fucking brilliant - a pure outpouring of emotion. Spontaneity and exuberance and having fun is what life’s about not standing around like sheep waiting for corporate manufactured celebrations to be delivered to us.
Times haven’t changed - one nutter attacked Sharp and was jailed, all the other incidents are barely even handbags.
Yeah, it does sound odd, but perhaps the guy who ran on during the game was escorted off and arrested, hence the different treatment to the rest of the lower tier!I don't know, it just sounded bizarre the way they reported it was like they have arrested one person and he or she are going to cop it for the other 5,000
Yeah, it does sound odd, but perhaps the guy who ran on during the game was escorted off and arrested, hence the different treatment to the rest of the lower tier!
He was easy to find. The police just followed a trail of melted candle wax and there he was.One arrested yesterday was a scouser…