UEFA Europa Conference League - Alkmaar, Legia and Zrinjski

[Bully2345]

I hate invasions. It's completely selfish and they all end up with the same **** selfies. I'd rather applaud the players than stare at idiots running around like children.

I really hope it doesn't happen

[pauliewalnuts]

If we win on Sunday and qualify for Europe, I really hope people don’t think it’s pitch-invasionworthy.

Aside from the embarrassment, I think the team deserve a nice send-off from the fans after the final whistle rather than being rushed down the tunnel in the name of security.

They take a break before doing the lap of honour / appreciation / shame / whatever that season anyway.

But agree, a pitch invasion would be Albion levels of small time.

[pauliewalnuts]

They should ban the dodgy run-up as well in that case.

Absolutely, this has pissed me off since John Aldridge invented it.

It has got absolutely absurd in recent seasons, it needs to be stamped down on.

[Brazilian Villain]

A pitch invasion for 7th would be pathetically small time.

I'd much rather see the players and Emery walk around taking the applause.

Completely agree, in fact the thought of a pitch invasion hadn't even crossed my mind. It would be mortifying and rightly mocked.

[not3bad]

Getting into Europe would obviously be a great achievement, especially given how we started the season. But it is the Europa Conference League so no need to go too mental.

[PaulWinch again]

Pitch invasions should be reserved for winning something or qualifying for a final.

[Bully2345]

Pitch invasions should be reserved for winning something or qualifying for a final.

I'd say not even then. Sorry to be grumpy about them

[Steve67]

I agree with bully, the football pitch is a place of work and should be a place of safety. No invasions. The players should be allowed to celebrate on the pitch with the fans safely in the stands.

[PaulTheVillan]

Sunday is the final countdown

[frank black]

Getting into Europe would obviously be a great achievement, especially given how we started the season. But it is the Europa Conference League so no need to go too mental.

That’s my view, in fact Ill go one more and say I see it as an unnecessary distraction from the competitions that really matter. I hope we play our second string in this (assuming we qualify) from the off (but with an Olsen upgrade)

[Dogtanian]

I want us to be in Europe. It gives us more games to develop players and gain experience, extra revenue, and a bit more pull in the transfer market.

What we can't do is concentrate on it above the league next season. We have to start consistently finishing high up in the table or it's for nothing. Some clubs prioritise their european campaign because for them it's a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our expectation is that this is the first of many, so lets make sure we qualify for europe again next season in the league.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Getting into Europe would obviously be a great achievement, especially given how we started the season. But it is the Europa Conference League so no need to go too mental.

That’s my view, in fact Ill go one more and say I see it as an unnecessary distraction from the competitions that really matter. I hope we play our second string in this (assuming we qualify) from the off (but with an Olsen upgrade)

We need to win a trophy next season, 2024 will be our 150th anniversary. The FA Cup will do for starters. That would also see use automatically qualify for the 2024/25 Europa League with the final in Bilbao, Emery's backyard.

[The Man With A Stick]

If there is a pitch invasion, I say ban the lot of them and strip them of their STs.  That'll get the queue down by a couple of thousand.

[Percy McCarthy]

If there is a pitch invasion, I say ban the lot of them and strip them of their STs.  That'll get the queue down by a couple of thousand.

I wonder how many will pay the £1500 queue-jumping tax/terrace membership?

[john e]

Wouldn’t surprise me
We are the kings of the pitch invasion any excuse we’re on there

We brought the whole thing back into fashion with the ‘ back to the dark days’ match
I mean Caribou cup semi-final and we’re running all over the place it’s not a small time it’s what we do when we get a sniff of even the possibility of something good