WhiteHawk
Forum Sheep Herder
I don't think it is really. They might be used to half a dozen players piling on them but they're not used to dozens upon dozens of crazed fans charging towards them. Granted there doesn't appear to be any record of anyone getting injured as a result of a pitch invasion but you know what? I'd rather not take that chance.Not only that, he was talking about people being trampled and all sorts.
Besides, the players aren't made of glass, they're honed athletes who are able to take a bit of vigorous hugging and some jumping up and down. They jump all over each other during goal celebrations.
Health and Safety is necessary on some occasions, this is overreacting.
It doesn't take much. Look at that Arsenal player (I forget his name) that got lifted up by his team-mates when they played Wednesday and they dropped him and he broke his shoulder. Suppose the fans did the same thing with H Mc/Collins/K Mc/Doyle etc etc? It may be unlikely but its not impossible and not something I would like to happen before a Play Off Final.