The bottom line is the reaction by police or stewards if they get heavy handed with Fans entering the field of play. We can't expect all our fans to react like Mahatma Gandhi if it gets all touchy-feely.
Were the fans condemned back in 1985 when they went on the pitch and East Terrrace at half time? No, cause they cared for their football club.
Anyone who goes on the pitch today will have the same beliefs as those over 30 years ago and I for one will applaud them if they do.
Just like Blackpool fans who went onto the pitch against Huddersfield weren't condemned either. Because the football world knew what a basket case the club was, and understood fans' frustration. It's hard to accept when it's your club, but we're seen in the same way Blackpool are. We're a joke in the footballing world. There will be widespread understanding that fans' frustration has reached a tipping point. Wish I was there to take part.
Well done and good luck to those who intend to go on the pitch. To those who don't like it or refuse to demonstrate in any way, remember this. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" and "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent" Two quotes from Edmund Burke.
Suggesting those going on the pitch tomorrow are yobs is to suggest any person protesting strongly against something they don't believe in is a yob. Just because this is football it doesn't mean an angry person is a yob. It can be done peacefully and it is clearly coming from a place of affection. Trying to save something you care about is no bad thing. Absolutely makes sense for people to have very differing views on this but the yob label is unhelpful.
But that's not now the media will portray it, and even if only one person on the pitch approaches a player the headline will be about frightened players etc
The media can twist things, it just means people have to be careful. I know what you're saying, it is a concern but we can't not act for fear of the message being twisted. It's going to be an interesting day whatever happens! See you all there.
we are not millwall and the press are well aware of that.
Were the fans condemned back in 1985 when they went on the pitch and East Terrrace at half time? No, cause they cared for their football club.
Anyone who goes on the pitch today will have the same beliefs as those over 30 years ago and I for one will applaud them if they do.
Just like Blackpool fans who went onto the pitch against Huddersfield weren't condemned either. Because the football world knew what a basket case the club was, and understood fans' frustration. It's hard to accept when it's your club, but we're seen in the same way Blackpool are. We're a joke in the footballing world. There will be widespread understanding that fans' frustration has reached a tipping point. Wish I was there to take part.
I don't think we are seen as the same as Blackpool though. Blackpool started the season with 4(?) players and had a pitch that looked like a ploughed field. The Oystons were alleged to have taken the PL windfall money out of the club.
The Blackpool pitch invasion was also the last game of the season, which never got finished as it was a dead game for both clubs. The same can't be said about today's match
This is probably a naive question, but if the worse comes to the worst and I get collared by a steward and handed over to the police, if I have no means of identification on me, what can they actually do if I just lie about who I am?
Also, auto-correct wanted to change 'collared by a steward' to 'violated by a steward' and now I feel a bit scared.
This is probably a naive question, but if the worse comes to the worst and I get collared by a steward and handed over to the police, if I have no means of identification on me, what can they actually do if I just lie about who I am?
Also, auto-correct wanted to change 'collared by a steward' to 'violated by a steward' and now I feel a bit scared.
anybody in that situation should just give the same name.
I've been following this thread with interest. Good luck to all those who are going to follow through with this today. I know every single one of you are doing it for the right reasons, and I know every single one of you wouldn't be doing it and risking a ban and prosecution if it wasn't for our inept and clueless owner.
You're taking a stand for what you believe in and I salute every one of you for that - good luck
Still intrigued to whether this will happen or not or it's some complex diversion tactic.
Just can't see how it will happen logistically as I can imagine the main protagonists will be in the Covered End (upper) - will be obvious if people are in one place
This is probably a naive question, but if the worse comes to the worst and I get collared by a steward and handed over to the police, if I have no means of identification on me, what can they actually do if I just lie about who I am?
Also, auto-correct wanted to change 'collared by a steward' to 'violated by a steward' and now I feel a bit scared.
Only issue with that is you could get charged with perverting the course of justice.
Still intrigued to whether this will happen or not or it's some complex diversion tactic.
Just can't see how it will happen logistically as I can imagine the main protagonists will be in the Covered End (upper) - will be obvious if people are in one place
What are you talking about? Everyone knows the REAL ultras are in the West stand.
This is probably a naive question, but if the worse comes to the worst and I get collared by a steward and handed over to the police, if I have no means of identification on me, what can they actually do if I just lie about who I am?
Also, auto-correct wanted to change 'collared by a steward' to 'violated by a steward' and now I feel a bit scared.
Only issue with that is you could get charged with perverting the course of justice.
Or obstruction. That's probably not the best idea.
This is probably a naive question, but if the worse comes to the worst and I get collared by a steward and handed over to the police, if I have no means of identification on me, what can they actually do if I just lie about who I am?
Also, auto-correct wanted to change 'collared by a steward' to 'violated by a steward' and now I feel a bit scared.
anybody in that situation should just give the same name.
Re: Charlton v Boro Score Predicitions « Reply #7 on: Yesterday at 02:44:33 PM » If we do take the lead that could be the cue for the planned pitch invasion by the Charlton fans. Game abandoned! Mind' there'll be no fucker there I doubt.
Re: Charlton v Boro Score Predicitions « Reply #7 on: Yesterday at 02:44:33 PM » If we do take the lead that could be the cue for the planned pitch invasion by the Charlton fans. Game abandoned! Mind' there'll be no fucker there I doubt.
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Probably best they don't take the lead in that case...this could be the defensive tactic Riga has been looking for
They can keep you in the cells at either Greenwich or Lewisham for up to 24 hours before they need to charge you. If they cant prove who you are they defo will nd the food is so bad at Lewisham Jude Law is leading a protest
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Que sera sera.
The whole world are watching!!! stand up now or sit in sluber as your club dies!!
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#SYOTP!!!
The Blackpool pitch invasion was also the last game of the season, which never got finished as it was a dead game for both clubs. The same can't be said about today's match
Also, auto-correct wanted to change 'collared by a steward' to 'violated by a steward' and now I feel a bit scared.
You're taking a stand for what you believe in and I salute every one of you for that - good luck
Just can't see how it will happen logistically as I can imagine the main protagonists will be in the Covered End (upper) - will be obvious if people are in one place
Re: Charlton v Boro Score Predicitions
« Reply #7 on: Yesterday at 02:44:33 PM »
If we do take the lead that could be the cue for the planned pitch invasion by the Charlton fans.
Game abandoned!
Mind' there'll be no fucker there I doubt.
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Please be careful and sensible.
This action carries as many risks for our cause to remove Roland as it does potential positives.
Also worth remembering that there are a lot of people encouraging this action that won't be taking a risk in any way.
Remember there might be potential consequences to you personally.
Weigh up your options and if you think it worth it then as I said before good luck to you all.
how very dare you.
Godspeed folks