Tom8558 Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 Made me laugh. Shame about the stupid twit who ran on while the game was still in play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 Heard a rumor that the F.A was considering serious backlash against any club that did a pitch invasion, like to think it's all B.S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 Coudlnt even hear the announcement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 Brighton got away with their pitch invasion so why shouldn't we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 I'm now waiting for the mega points deduction the FA and Football League are bound to give us for going on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 Heard a rumor that the F.A was considering serious backlash against any club that did a pitch invasion, like to think it's all B.S So QPR cheat and break rules signing a player through 3rd party and don't get a points reduction but you expect Saints to after the game had ended for fans celebrating like all the other clubs promoted??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guan 2.0 Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 Made me laugh. Shame about the stupid twit who ran on while the game was still in play. Badboysaint stikes again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBenali Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 Apparantly some ***t took out Richardson with a slide tackle, which led to him hobbling off down the tunnel?! Other than that, thought it all went well and everybody got what they want, fans who wanted to get on the pitch did, and the players were still presented with the trophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 Apparantly some ***t took out Richardson with a slide tackle, which led to him hobbling off down the tunnel?! Other than that, thought it all went well and everybody got what they want, fans who wanted to get on the pitch did, and the players were still presented with the trophy. Went past Richardson, who was on the floor, people trying to mob/congratulate him but all he wanted to do was get up... Didn't see anyone take him out mind, what a f*cking stupid thing to do if so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINIBARCELONASAINT Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 I had 6 police officers surround me........................................................nice of them to look after the ballboys like that. Better still I got to keep a matchball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 Apparantly some ***t took out Richardson with a slide tackle, which led to him hobbling off down the tunnel?! Other than that, thought it all went well and everybody got what they want, fans who wanted to get on the pitch did, and the players were still presented with the trophy. F*cking hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 I ended up as David Bailey taking photos for everyone! But I got my bit of corner flag grass and I think everyone had a fantastic time on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 I hugged Richardson as he walked toward the tunnel. Not sure if he was injured but there's a long time for him to recover! Stupid thing to do though, slide tackle our own player... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icey Saint Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 Some numpty wiped out Kelvin too from behind !! I have no problem with it but would've been nice to see the players walk round and parade our trophy seems they managed it at QPR ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Lej Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 Some plonker in a old vauxhall nova was waving a pair of White boots out of his car window on old northam rd shouting 'I've got richardsons boots, £50 if you want them, size 9 and they've got his name on the back!!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 That announcment did f**k all. On the contrary, it did exactly what it was intended to do. Covered the clubs arse. Pitch invasions are against the rules, regardless of whether it's the last game of the season or not. Now if the FA give us any grief, the club can turn around and say, "we put a very specific announcement out before the final whistle not to enter the pitch". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintds Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 As soon as the trophy appeared at the dug out and the announcement was made, you could just see people piling to the front all round SMS. Personally, I was disappointed as I would have preferred a lap of honour (as I'm sure everyone would have wanted to show me their appreciation ) That said, the atmosphere was special prior to and following the final whistle, so mustn't complain. Let's hope for more of the same next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol_Benji Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 Some numpty wiped out Kelvin too from behind !! I have no problem with it but would've been nice to see the players walk round and parade our trophy seems they managed it at QPR ! Have to say, i would've preferred this. Couldnt really see much on the balcony unless near the front. Just like the tradition of the lap of honour i guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 the pitch invasion was excellent. It used to be a tradition at the Dell, so nice to see it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 Some numpty wiped out Kelvin too from behind !! I have no problem with it but would've been nice to see the players walk round and parade our trophy seems they managed it at QPR ! I was seconds behind this guy, and you make it sound like he clotheslined him - he jumped on his back, Kelvin tried to keep going but fell over and everyone piled on. I was very worried to be honest But he emerged with a massive grin on his face, so it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol_Benji Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 the pitch invasion was excellent. It used to be a tradition at the Dell, so nice to see it again. True, just saying i would've liked a lap of honour that's all. Have etchd in memories of le tiss and co parading round The Dell at the end of another great escape season. Still, a great day and some brilliant football! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 True, just saying i would've liked a lap of honour that's all. Have etchd in memories of le tiss and co parading round The Dell at the end of another great escape season. Still, a great day and some brilliant football! Had there been an announcement asking fans to head back to the stands so the players could do a lap of honour I think the pitch would have been clear in 5 minutes. They did it a few seasons ago and it worked fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol_Benji Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 Yeah, I remember that - Sheff Utd game? Worked well! Be nice to see Cortese on the pitch as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintandy666 Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 I quite liked the players being up in that little area below the directors seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 the pitch invasion was excellent. It used to be a tradition at the Dell, so nice to see it again. Agreed and in the old fashioned way the team still came out in the stand. I hope it is the same way in the next couple of years when we go up to top flight!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 7 May, 2011 Share Posted 7 May, 2011 I quite liked the players being up in that little area below the directors seats. Traditional style!! This is how it should be!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted 8 May, 2011 Share Posted 8 May, 2011 Be nice to see Cortese on the pitch as well! Cortese was in the Itchen as the players came out with the tinpot trophy. As it all started to die down he walked back past towards the corporate area so I gave him a tap on the shoulder and said "thank you" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintNeil90 Posted 8 May, 2011 Share Posted 8 May, 2011 Apparantly some ***t took out Richardson with a slide tackle, which led to him hobbling off down the tunnel?! Other than that, thought it all went well and everybody got what they want, fans who wanted to get on the pitch did, and the players were still presented with the trophy. Went past Richardson, who was on the floor, people trying to mob/congratulate him but all he wanted to do was get up... Didn't see anyone take him out mind, what a f*cking stupid thing to do if so. I hugged Richardson as he walked toward the tunnel. Not sure if he was injured but there's a long time for him to recover! Stupid thing to do though, slide tackle our own player... It was not a slide tackle. The person was running towards him and slipped up which took Richardson out. The people bundling him after probably did more harm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwantsapint Posted 8 May, 2011 Share Posted 8 May, 2011 The Players can do a lap of honour this afternoon with the ex players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 8 May, 2011 Share Posted 8 May, 2011 On the contrary, it did exactly what it was intended to do. Covered the clubs arse. Pitch invasions are against the rules, regardless of whether it's the last game of the season or not. Now if the FA give us any grief, the club can turn around and say, "we put a very specific announcement out before the final whistle not to enter the pitch". On a related note, the stewards in the northam kept telling us that they knew we were all going on the pitch, but wanted us to wait so the other three stands stewards would look worse than the northams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldskoolsi Posted 8 May, 2011 Share Posted 8 May, 2011 It looked like one of the Northam stewards got injured in rush. He was sat down for a least 5 mins holding his arm with other stewards round him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 8 May, 2011 Share Posted 8 May, 2011 Heard a rumor that the F.A was considering serious backlash against any club that did a pitch invasion, like to think it's all B.S I think there is a pretty clear distinction between ; (a) a pitch invasion by hooligans wanting to interrupt the game / protest a referee's decision, etc..and (b) a "non-violent" expression of enthusiasm and celebration after the final whistle at the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 8 May, 2011 Share Posted 8 May, 2011 On a related note, the stewards in the northam kept telling us that they knew we were all going on the pitch, but wanted us to wait so the other three stands stewards would look worse than the northams which is pretty ridiculous...How many stewards would you need to control a celebratory crowd of over 30,000 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 8 May, 2011 Share Posted 8 May, 2011 the pitch invasion was excellent. It used to be a tradition at the Dell, so nice to see it again. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 8 May, 2011 Share Posted 8 May, 2011 Apparantly some ***t took out Richardson with a slide tackle, which led to him hobbling off down the tunnel?! Other than that, thought it all went well and everybody got what they want, fans who wanted to get on the pitch did, and the players were still presented with the trophy. I can confirm that someone did take Richardson out, not on purpose though obviously. Quite evidently slipped on the grass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintleigh Posted 8 May, 2011 Share Posted 8 May, 2011 the pitch invasion was excellent. It used to be a tradition at the Dell, so nice to see it again. Remember the mud fight between players in the directors box and fans on the pitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherds bush saint Posted 8 May, 2011 Share Posted 8 May, 2011 steward said to me just wait for the first 5 or 6 to go on cos they will get arrested - then go on. As soon as the whistle went there was about 100 people on the pitch within 5 seconds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 8 May, 2011 Share Posted 8 May, 2011 I thought the Walsall players were great, going up into the stand with their supporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 9 May, 2011 Share Posted 9 May, 2011 PK I'm back! Quick point of interest. We went to see a mate at the club before the game. The stewards were apparently told that they did not want a pitch invasion so they could do the lap of honour. However they were also told IF the fans came on the pitch at the end then they were to let them. certrainly down in Chapel/Kingsland corner they all stood there with big grins. The announcement was made because that then covered the club in case someone hurt themselves being on the pitch. Oh and have a great clip (although out of focus) of the ref running to the tunnel before he blew the whistle to end the game will try and post it up later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durleyfos Posted 9 May, 2011 Share Posted 9 May, 2011 I thought the Walsall players were great, going up into the stand with their supporters. Talking to a Walsall fan on another forum, one of the players wasn't allowed back onto the pitch as the stewards thought he was a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted 9 May, 2011 Share Posted 9 May, 2011 It looked like one of the Northam stewards got injured in rush. He was sat down for a least 5 mins holding his arm with other stewards round him. yeah I saw that from the Northam. He was lying on the ground for ages, eventually was wrapped in blankets and taken off by St Johns on a stretcher. Looked from our distance like some chest/heart pain or something, but no idea. Also, watched some over zealous steward tackle a Saints fan and pin him to the ground during the intial rush of fans onto the pitch. He struggled to get up a few times, and they started arguing whilst still wrapped around each other. By this time probably about 800 fans on the pitch, the steward starting dragging him back towards the pitch edge, but eventually just gave up and let him go. Dunno why he even bothered in the first place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stain Posted 9 May, 2011 Share Posted 9 May, 2011 On the contrary, it did exactly what it was intended to do. Covered the clubs arse. Pitch invasions are against the rules, regardless of whether it's the last game of the season or not. Now if the FA give us any grief, the club can turn around and say, "we put a very specific announcement out before the final whistle not to enter the pitch". This. I was forced to listen to it on Solent due to stupid pesky work, but on there during the game the line was "we hope the fans respect the club's wishes and don't invade the pitch". But as soon as the whistle went and the fans had run on, they were saying "how great it is to see". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudders Posted 9 May, 2011 Share Posted 9 May, 2011 Also, watched some over zealous steward tackle a Saints fan and pin him to the ground during the intial rush of fans onto the pitch. He struggled to get up a few times, and they started arguing whilst still wrapped around each other. By this time probably about 800 fans on the pitch, the steward starting dragging him back towards the pitch edge, but eventually just gave up and let him go. Dunno why he even bothered in the first place! This made me laugh too! I can understand him having a go at grabbing someone to start with to be seen to be doing his job, but once everyone else ran past I thought he'd have just let him go, but he really didn't want to let go of the lad did he! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Luke Posted 9 May, 2011 Share Posted 9 May, 2011 We went down to the pitch a couple of minutes after the main rush and some Steward asked myself and my 10 year old son to 'stay behind the line please' to which I politely (seriously) pointed at the 5000 other fans on the pitch and said - come on mate, at least let him touch the pitch - at which point he gave in. At least he can say he tried to stop us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 9 May, 2011 Share Posted 9 May, 2011 Some plonker in a old vauxhall nova was waving a pair of White boots out of his car window on old northam rd shouting 'I've got richardsons boots, £50 if you want them, size 9 and they've got his name on the back!!' I forgot to mention that I also have Lallana's pants - £10 (small) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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