200k fine....

[LukeJames]

I wonder how much the Beeb regret this post https://twitter.com/bbcmotd/status/530847552930070529

Brad Gruzan ‏@Brad_gruzan  Mar 7
@BBCMOTD @theyellows Fuck the BBC, Fuck the BBC fuck the bbc fuck the bbc fuck the bbc !!!!!!

I really wish that was the real Brad.

[Lee]

Not often I agree with Fear, but he's right about this:

The FA should now fine themselves for their incompetence over the FA Cup

A) 5:30 pm kick off... really? Fans drinking all day? How does that work out? No history, no heritage, no pride, no understanding of OUR game

B) 25 000 allocation to each club. Really? How do you think that has worked out? I'll tell you, tickets are selling online at £600 and more.

£200K is an absolute piss take.

[Pete3206]

What about the "wonderful scenes" at Reading?

[cheltenhamlion]

And at Watford. And Bournemouth. And Preston.....

[joe_c]

Can we ask them to see their workings? Tossers.

[cheltenhamlion]

That fine is fucking ridiculous. If they don't leverage something hefty on those Stripy wankers after the behaviour of their players and fans the club should kick up a stink in the media.

And if they don't, I will on behalf of AVST.

[DeKuip]

It's a bit steep that, how on earth are they going to apply that level of fine to smaller clubs if and when it happens? I appreciate we had a mini-celebratory invasion before the full-time whistle went but we've all seen that after goals in the early rounds.
Let's see what Reading get, as their pitch invasion included throwing a flare into the Bradford fans.

[PeterWithesShin]

Fans run on the pitch in celebration = £200K fine

Fans trash the concourse of the upper North, abuse and attack catering staff, throw seats injuring fans including their own, players provoke opposition fans = Sweet FA

[cheltenhamlion]

The club really need to come out swinging this time. They let the Olbiyun get away with murder after that match.

[Clampy]

I presume the fine is for the pitch invasion during the game, which whilst fair enough, is far too much. How much was Millwall's fine for throwing bottles onto the pitch again?

[DeKuip]

The FA's showpiece occasion seems the perfect opportunity to have our say on this, kick-off times and (especially) cup final ticket allocation and prices. And Mark Lawrenson and Jonathan Pearce of course.

Any suggestions?

[kippaxvilla2]

What about the fans targeted by Albion players? And did anyone actually see a single Albion player "targeted"?

Dail Mail

After the game, West Brom boss Tony Pulis Pulis criticised the stewarding at Villa Park and said his players' safety was in jeopardy.

He said then: "It puts the players in danger and we don't want to see that. We were seeing it in the 1970s and 80s and we don't want to get back to that. I actually think Villa should look at the stewarding."

Talking of the 1970's, how's your playing style developing these days Tiny?

[Richie]

And Swindon fans on the pitch on Monday night. £200K fine for them

I wouldn't of thought so.

[clash city rocker]

A teams players can abuse officials,cheat and inflict physical injury.A teams management and owners can lie and cheat...but oh no the F.A wouldn't wish to deal with such thorny issues. Along come AVFC with a spontaneous friendly pitch invasion and its a case of.." Book 'em Dano "..Yep we were a nice easy target. Wonder how many millions Blackpool will be fined?

[andyh]

It's an absolute fucking disgrace.

BUT, the club didn't help themselves by issuing a grovelling apology to the Tesco's just after the event. It was like admitting guilt straight away.
The club should have been making a huge noise about the damage caused by their fans, rather than being too fucking nice about it.