AGM - Protest

[oldhill_avfc]

If I agreed with scarf chucking, and I don't, I am keeping my Wembley scarf only ever to wear for a Wembley victory that might erase the pain of when I wore it last.

How long does it take before acrylic rots?

[Hopadop]

How many people fill the following criteria?

1) still have the scarf;
2) are willing to throw it away;
3) sit close enough to the pitch to reach.

Just smacks of Newcastle to me, protesting to be seen rather than for any purpose. If everyone connected with the club is not fully aware already of how pissed off fans are then they are that thick that there isn't anything that will persuade them.

I was going to say. I know Randy loved us back then but it was still only a bit of polyester.

[Chico Hamilton III]

But an organised and bad tempered protest on the pitch? Nailed on prosecutions and convictions

Blackpool fans have done it twice this season - including a pitch invader in a wheelchair.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/blackpool/11579126/Blackpool-fans-invade-pitch-and-camp-in-centre-circle-in-Karl-Oyston-protest-as-Huddersfield-match-suspended.html

Only 5 arrests and they weren't for fans invading the pitch but for a handful who "crossed the line of peaceful protest" 

[Hopadop]

But an organised and bad tempered protest on the pitch? Nailed on prosecutions and convictions

Blackpool fans have done it twice this season - including a pitch invader in a wheelchair.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/blackpool/11579126/Blackpool-fans-invade-pitch-and-camp-in-centre-circle-in-Karl-Oyston-protest-as-Huddersfield-match-suspended.html

Only 5 arrests and they weren't for fans invading the pitch but for a handful who "crossed the line of peaceful protest" 

“Pitch encroachment is an offence which could result in being arrested and banned from matches and we hope that all supporters will enjoy this season’s fixtures safely and responsibly,” said detective inspector Jason Richardson.

And the Blackpool Supporters' Trust are advising against further invasions:

“It’s very unlikely there will be a repeat of the pitch invasion that took place against Huddersfield in the near future but there could be a repeat of what happened at Lancaster with one or two people invading the pitch of their own volition. The police have made it clear to us, and the Oystons have spoken to the police about ensuring matches are completed, that they will act very differently (to the Huddersfield protest) if that is the case.”

All from here.

No skin off mine, and people might be lucky, but if you're going to do it you should be aware of the consequencies.

[not3bad]

We saw against Albion what they think of Villa pitch invasions.  Back to the "Dark days" of the 1970s.

[Chico Hamilton III]

After months (years?) of campaigning to deaf ears, Blackpool fans invade the pitch twice and finally get all the publicity they were looking for.

[clash city rocker]

I ve thought long and hard about my protest and have finally come up with a legal way of making my point. After the Palace game I won't be attending again this season. Looking at the games I would have gone to with my daughter I estimate I will save around  £1000 when you take into account travelling etc. I have promised her a long weekend in Barcelona in June with the money I'll save. This is the first time in nearly 50 years I have decided to call it a day on my beloved team but I think the club has had enough out of me now and quite frankly this season have taken the piss out of me. The Palace game will be a sad game for me whatever the result but I'll see you all again in the championship next season...Aston villa, proud history . The only thing that makes me proud at the moment are the supporters.

[Dave]

After months (years?) of campaigning to deaf ears, Blackpool fans invade the pitch twice and finally get all the publicity they were looking for.

Invading the pitch has been reported in the same places as all their earlier protests. You've probably still not seen it as the lead story on Sky Sports News or on the back page of any newspaper, just as their earlier protests haven't been. The thing that's generated the most publicity by a mile was one elderly bloke slagging off the owner on Facebook.

These occasional pitch invasions are still having the precise same impact on removing the Oystons as if they had hadn't bothered in the first place.

[peter w]

After months (years?) of campaigning to deaf ears, Blackpool fans invade the pitch twice and finally get all the publicity they were looking for.

Publicity yes but what they were looking for they haven't got a step closer towards.

[Chris Smith]

We saw last season how pitch invasions are nor interpreted, if we do it again they will probably relegate us 2 divisions.

[saunders_heroes]

After months (years?) of campaigning to deaf ears, Blackpool fans invade the pitch twice and finally get all the publicity they were looking for.

Publicity yes but what they were looking for they haven't got a step closer towards.

At least it shows their fans care though. We just look apathetic.

[Chico Hamilton III]

After months (years?) of campaigning to deaf ears, Blackpool fans invade the pitch twice and finally get all the publicity they were looking for.

Invading the pitch has been reported in the same places as all their earlier protests. You've probably still not seen it as the lead story on Sky Sports News or on the back page of any newspaper, just as their earlier protests haven't been. The thing that's generated the most publicity by a mile was one elderly bloke slagging off the owner on Facebook.

These occasional pitch invasions are still having the precise same impact on removing the Oystons as if they had hadn't bothered in the first place.

A premier league game abandoned after a pitch invasion would be the main story in all media. It would have no impact on Lerner, as I've said, but would make a lot of fans feel a lot better about taking control back from the club for a short time, before we disappear into the pisspot league where nobody gives a shit what the fans do. Would for me, anyway. I know it won't happen though, we've had the balls knocked out of us.

[kippaxvilla2]

I vote that we invade Aston Park instead.

[Dave]

After months (years?) of campaigning to deaf ears, Blackpool fans invade the pitch twice and finally get all the publicity they were looking for.

Invading the pitch has been reported in the same places as all their earlier protests. You've probably still not seen it as the lead story on Sky Sports News or on the back page of any newspaper, just as their earlier protests haven't been. The thing that's generated the most publicity by a mile was one elderly bloke slagging off the owner on Facebook.

These occasional pitch invasions are still having the precise same impact on removing the Oystons as if they had hadn't bothered in the first place.

A premier league game abandoned after a pitch invasion would be the main story in all media. It would have no impact on Lerner, as I've said, but would make a lot of fans feel a lot better about taking control back from the club for a short time, before we disappear into the pisspot league where nobody gives a shit what the fans do. Would for me, anyway.

Well as Dave is fond of pointing out to SH, organise it then if it would make you feel better.

[Risso]

if we do it again they will probably relegate us 2 divisions.

Might save a bit of time, that.