Trophy presentation

[HodgysBrokenThumb]

Not entirely sure why they don't just say don't come on the pitch, but being realistic, when asked let us cordon off an area in front of the south stand for the presentation

I think the clue is in 'when asked'. Do you think there would not be a minority who would ignore a reasonable request?

 

[Alfreton14Blade]

so you will staying off the pitch as he has requested.

I have never complained about Northampton, or the beamback, but there is a time and a place and that time has now passed.

Aye, but you were talking about illegality and strictly applying the law.

Folks are just out to have a bit of fun. No need for some of the rampant overreaction displayed on this thread and elsewhere.

(P.S. I'm a staid type myself, & won't be invading the pitch. I didn't at the beamback either, but I really enjoyed seeing fellow Blades enjoying themselves on the pitch that day.)

 

[jt64]

I think the clue is in 'when asked'. Do you think there would not be a minority who would ignore a reasonable request?

People seemed to get off the pitch just fine after MK, most people will and turn on idiots that don't. Unrealistic to think nobody will invade the pitch, so manage it

 

[Maidenhead]

Aye, but you were talking about illegality and strictly applying the law.

Folks are just out to have a bit of fun. No need for some of the rampant overreaction displayed on this thread and elsewhere.

(P.S. I'm a staid type myself, & won't be invading the pitch. I didn't at the beamback either, but I really enjoyed seeing fellow Blades enjoying themselves on the pitch that day.)

I am like minded and sometimes common sense dictates that laws have to be relaxed.

My big issue is that spontaneous pitch invasions, sparked by elation are one thing, but pre meditated, pre planned invasions are a completely different kettle of fish and should be treated as such.

 

[Maidenhead]

People seemed to get off the pitch just fine after MK, most people will and turn on idiots that don't. Unrealistic to think nobody will invade the pitch, so manage it

I would manage it by announcing that anyone that encroaches on the pitch will be filmed, traced and banned for a year.

That should be pretty effective unless the less intelligent try to call their bluff.

 

[metalblade]

There will be a few morons the have to go on the pitch tomorrow, hopefully when they go back to the stands the majority will give them the good shoeing they deserve.

 

[snootyfenooty]

I've been going to Bramall Lane for 58 years and never gone on the pitch at the end of a game.I cannot understand the obsession some people have with doing this,am i missing something as it just seems f***ing pointless.

I've not been going quite as long, nearly, but not quite. However, in all that time it's been tradition for fans to pile onto the pitch last home game of the season. Have I joined in? No. Do I mind others doing so? No. Whats all the fuss about, provided they clear off within about 5 minutes then they have had their fun and the show can then continue. Why is it necessary to compare a harmless end of season pitch invasion with anti social behaviour and thuggery? Fuckin' hell, what an overreaction, what's the matter with people these days ffs.

 

[knowsnowt]

I'm more worried about people nicking bits of the desso!

 

[Maidenhead]

I've not been going quite as long, nearly, but not quite. However, in all that time it's been tradition for fans to pile onto the pitch last home game of the season. Have I joined in? No. Do I mind others doing so? No. Whats all the fuss about, provided they clear off within about 5 minutes then they have had their fun and the show can then continue. Why is it necessary to compare a harmless end of season pitch invasion with anti social behaviour and thuggery? Fuckin' hell, what an overreaction, what's the matter with people these days ffs.

I think that was a tradition that was discontinued last season

 

[snootyfenooty]

I think that was a tradition that was discontinued last season

I had to be held back!

 

[coolhandluke]

I don't see why everyone's getting giddy about this . A few might get on but the majority won't . Any on the pitch will be off in the blink of an eye .

There's 2 things different tomorrow . Firstly there's less time to drink . And lastly , there's silverware being hoisted high .

Chill out chaps and enjoy .

 

[TarquinDelouche]

You've obviously never had your fingers bitten whilst putting mail in a letter box.

I have many times, although I will concede that cats are even more dangerous than dogs.

I have, I had a paper round and spent a year as a postman. But she couldn't reach the letter box.

 

[ForgeBlade]

That is now absolutely clear - Wilder, who I think every Blade admires, says 'Stay off the pitch'. Perhaps he could be persuaded to address the crowd directly before the match or at half-time so that everyone knows that going on the pitch is going against his express wishes. I have no sympathy for anyone selfish enough to spoil tomorrow - the best day in years at the Lane.

This is an excellent idea. Give him the mic right before kick off of the 2nd half and let him explain to everyone there that if we want to see the Blades get their hands on a trophy, they need to stay off the pitch. Hopefully people would listen to him. At the very least Sinclair should repeat this message several times, emphasising the lack of visible trophy presentation, both before the match and at HT.

 

[SUFC Handsworth]

Don't see what the problem is for all these getting their knickers in a twist over a pitch invasion. Peterborough 82 at the Lane brilliant, Darlo a week later brilliant, Leicester 90 brilliant, Forest Dec 90 brilliant ... i could go on. Northampton this year brilliant for the 1,800 who were lucky enough to be there. I said the Bradford home game was the one all Blades fans should have been on the pitch for, then all the polite round of applause merchants get their nice celebration v Chessie, everyone's happy. If Tufty was at Darlo and the Peterborough home game I bet he was on the pitch?

 

[Muttley]

The big thing here is that the club itself do not want a pitch invasion. (aside from it being illegal and will probably bugger up the Desso)

And you can bet your ass that some twonk will set a flare off on it.

 

[metalblade]

The players and staff want to collect the trophy on a stage on the pitch and show it off to the world, why is it so hard for people respect that ?

 

[Johnstreetstand]

Sky bet or whoever want the stage on the pitch. There may even be pryo's. sponsorship bollo€$. Everyone on the pitch ,all 30 thou. Leave enough room for the presentation or do it in the directors box. It may be wrong to invade the pitch but it would be better if everyone joined in.

 

[WhiteHawk]

If people go on the pitch and the trophy gets presented indoors then there's going to be some ugly scenes!

I understand the pitch invasion at Northampton when we clinched promotion, I was on there myself, but 3 weeks later? What's the point? Just stay in your seat so we can see Billy lift the trophy.

 

[Harry's Game]

This seems to make it clear that if there is a pitch invasion they won't present it on the pitch or in the directors box in the south stand, they will do it in the executive suite and we won't see it.

Just don't go on the pitch ffs.

 

[Living In a Fantasy World]

Well I fear I won't be seeing my team lift the trofy after all , going to be hard to control all 30k fans and there is bound to be some pricks who would love ruining it for all of us! - I do wish to see my team lift the trophy up - I really do!

 

[blade67]

Actually 3 or 4 police dogs loose on the pitch could provide some real entertainment.

I suppose the problem would be stopping them from invading the stands.

Police dogs would have more self control than that. Which is slightly damning for those fans who don't have the same level of control.

Alf's right though, pathetic and anti social as it is, invading the pitch yet again for a couple of minutes isn't the end of the world

 

[HodgysBrokenThumb]

I've not been going quite as long, nearly, but not quite. However, in all that time it's been tradition for fans to pile onto the pitch last home game of the season. Have I joined in? No. Do I mind others doing so? No. Whats all the fuss about, provided they clear off within about 5 minutes then they have had their fun and the show can then continue. Why is it necessary to compare a harmless end of season pitch invasion with anti social behaviour and thuggery? Fuckin' hell, what an overreaction, what's the matter with people these days ffs.

It is seen as overreaction until something bad happens. In a stadium with a large crowd, the pitch is the only place of safety for a large proportion of the crowd. I hope it is many years before we have another Bradford or Hillsborough (a bomb is the most likely risk now, I guess), but when the next major incident occurs, it is important that those running onto the pitch are not seen as a threat. I am looking to enjoy myself tomorrow, along with 30000 Blades; but I still think it is wiser to go along with the club's request. They are responsible for everyone's safety.

 

[BigBed]

But did she do it four times?

As a postman I'd have refused to deliver your mail and made you collect it from the D.O if she did.

If pillocks find the need to invade a pitch for the fourth time I'd let them.

I'd move the presentation indoors, film the miscreants celebrating how they want, then track em down from the film and ban the lot of em.

Disobeying the law has to have consequences or the law becomes irrelevant.

I'dve taken the spade to the dog the second time.

 

[Ferenc Blade]

It's dead easy.. Announce at start of both Half's any idiotic knuckle dragging I'll do what i want no pyro no party Neanderthal running into the pitch will be given a lifetime ban..Simples..

Then release the monkies smithers

 

[Bladesway]

I once had a dog who went fucking crazy when the post came through the door. She lost all control over herself and ripped all the post to ribbons. Then, after a while, she seemed to regain her composure and, realising what she'd done, would act full of regret and shame. At first I was angry at her, but after some time I understood- she's just a simple minded dog, and cannot help it. I took measures to have the post delivered where she couldn't get to it.

Is this a comparable situation?

It's the old adage. When you are dead you don't know you are dead, it is just hard for other people. It's the same when you are stupid.

 

[ballyblade]

If that trophy gets presented indoors cos of a pitch invasion, there'll be some reight fuckin bother! Then what will happen? Crowd trouble enquiry and sanctions?

Don't invade the fuckin pitch!

 

[bartman]

Don't see what the problem is for all these getting their knickers in a twist over a pitch invasion. Peterborough 82 at the Lane brilliant, Darlo a week later brilliant, Leicester 90 brilliant, Forest Dec 90 brilliant ... i could go on. Northampton this year brilliant for the 1,800 who were lucky enough to be there. I said the Bradford home game was the one all Blades fans should have been on the pitch for, then all the polite round of applause merchants get their nice celebration v Chessie, everyone's happy. If Tufty was at Darlo and the Peterborough home game I bet he was on the pitch?

the club and the manager ( and most likely the players) want the fans to stay off the pitch so any fan should respect their wishes

 

[zablade]

This seems to make it clear that if there is a pitch invasion they won't present it on the pitch or in the directors box in the south stand, they will do it in the executive suite and we won't see it.

Just don't go on the pitch ffs.

This is highly likely, I see the hand of SYP and The Council health and safety nazis just itching to make an example of us,

imagine this announcement...

"I am afraid the trophy cannot be presented in the directors box as the ground safety certificate does not guarantee the safety of the fans on the pitch"

Don't give them the chance to do it to us.. please stay off the pitch...

 

[COME BACK CHED]

The players should be quick enough to sprint down the tunnel at full-time , if the Ref is sensible , with the ball in midfield . The rest of us in the stands just Boo loudly which should move all but the moronic few .

 

[prince albert]

I was proud of the scenes at Northampton,
Embarrassed by the ones against Bradford,
Angry at the ones at MK, and il be fuming if twats spoil it by going on the pitch Sunday.

and if any twat runs on the pitch i too will be fuming as the time spent clearing them off will be eating into my beer time (first game this season i am not driving)