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But surely that would be up to Braintree to implement any action on the offenders. GTFC can only apply this FA law at BP.
It's in criminal law, so one has to ask why some clubs fans get bans and some don't. Is a GTFC fan running on the pitch more of an offence than a Harrogate Town fan running on the pitch? I suspect there are more banning orders at some clubs than others because some clubs pursue it more vigourously, GTFC seemingly being one of those clubs?
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Answer me this then.
It's against the rules to go on after the game too. Ban everyone who went on after the game at Braintree? Yes or no?
Yes, it is against the rules, and just like virtually every last home game of the season when there's an invasion it is against the rules. Should they be banned? Not for me to decide, but the club seems to think not. Going on the pitch after a goal is not acceptable, and a deterrent was needed, but a lifetime ban is not appropriate.
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A certain non chairman has been on the pitch many times including Wembley,
He also broke a young fans flag he should be banned,
Come to think of it there is a few players that should be banned from entering the pitch in the future.
He just can not help himself can he? even when he goes silent on us he comes out with this.
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Forget all the arguing about blame or whatever you are NOT allowed on the pitch . Every ground must have these notices in place . End of
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A certain non chairman has been on the pitch many times including Wembley,
He also broke a young fans flag he should be banned,
Come to think of it there is a few players that should be banned from entering the pitch in the future.
He just can not help himself can he? even when he goes silent on us he comes out with this.
Yes, but he is an upstanding citizen and pillar of the community- even wears a suit and tie to games, so the law doesn't apply to him.
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It's in criminal law, so one has to ask why some clubs fans get bans and some don't. Is a GTFC fan running on the pitch more of an offence than a Harrogate Town fan running on the pitch? I suspect there are more banning orders at some clubs than others because some clubs pursue it more vigourously, GTFC seemingly being one of those clubs?
Ginny, not one poster has condoned running on the pitch but instead have questioned the club's draconian actions. On top of that, there seems to be double standards when applying the rules. It's just part of the club's DNA to come down really hard on its own supporters for every little thing yet set lax standards for themselves. Bragate, vile, bullies, SLO tweeting the c word, Port Vale gate etc etc etc I love my team in black and white stripes but starting to really hate my club, turning into quite the horrid unlovable set up.. We're developing into a naff parody of a football club that's becoming less and less appealing as the years go by..
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So.. Braintree away two years ago. At least two thirds of our support on the pitch that day at various times including at the end of the game.. lifetime bans for every one of them too?
Get off your high horses and stop seeing everything as black and white. There are areas of grey when it comes to making a correct balanced decision. As Ginny says.. No condoning running on the pitch but surely extremely emotional mitigating circumstances should be taken into account. A warning would have sufficed.
A question for all those holier than thou rules are rules people, retrospective lifetime bans for everyone on the pitch at Braintree then? Or was that the right kind of pitch invasion (still against those rules) with the right profile of supporter involved?
It was nowhere near two thirds on the pitch at any point at Braintree.
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Am I missing something here but surely the answer is Stay off the pitch and don't risk getting banned? Simply stick to the terms of agreement when buying a ticket.
Old fashioned I know but there you go
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Remember Karen Stevens? Racially abused players and got a 3 year ban only. Every single week i hear illegal racist chants and comments at games. Do they get a life time ban? Do they even get removed from the stands? Standing in seated areas is far more dangerous than running on the pitch, but is tolerated every week. Last week, when the penalty was awarded, loads of fans rushed to the front of the Upper, clearly standing in an area which is marked "no standing" as it is a clearway for fans. Are all those people to receive bans? Were you one of those people blocking my view? People are allowed to smoke in the ground at half time, despite a smoking ban in public places. Infringements and infractions occur every week at every game. Let's just cherry pick the ones that might get us a slapped wrist and a fine.
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Massive overreaction. First the bars now this. Team Fenty must really hate the fans. male masturbators
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