John Wayne
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I don't think I'm muddying anything at all. I think that there are multiple reasons for not wanting a pitch invasion, varying from the safety and welfare of the players through to the consideration of other fans. If you're willing to admit that a few hundred ruin it then surely that is too much of a risk we can't take.Two years ago, it was prominent during a time of invasions that got out of hand, as did that one against Villa where some idiot tried to hit the villa keeper. Not a peep from last year, or any other years. I'd imagine if fined it would be less than the largely advertised one against Villa. Ultimately the club don't care, isn't a coincidence that they can stop fans getting near the tunnel with a cordon, but nowhere else......
You are muddying all of your points, you didn't want an invasion because some poor sod near you had to leave sharpish. Not because people jumping on players offends you. That isn't acceptable and we can say an invasion involving thousands of fans, there are probably a few hundred who ruin it with such behavior max. I think it is selfish that you are telling thousands, that despite it being how we celebrate our title wins, that they can't go on the pitch because someone sat near you had to leave. It is tough shit, and it would be tough shit for myself if I had to leave for whatever reason. I have my own sob story which has meant this season has been absolutely horrendous for myself personally. That elation to have won the league and celebrate in that manner with my daughter wont ever be taken from me and something she will never forget. The club love it, thousands of fans love it but you are saying that it should be stopped because the minority don't like it. Remind me about that selflish point again.
I don't think you understand the concept of selfishness. You describe your behaviour impacting others as "tough shit". If a player gets assaulted (as Billy Sharp did at the City Ground), is that "tough shit" too? I don't see how I, as someone who could have waited until midnight to watch the presentation, am being selfish for wanting others to be able to see it. It's the opposite. I'm sorry you have had personal problems but your motivations are solely about you and your daughter, by your own admission. That is the epitome of selfishness.
I can also tell you first hand that the club do NOT 'love it'.