Dundalk fans in the league Cup final were the worst yet. Bohs fans all ran onto the pitch a few years ago too in a cup replay. The Derry 'fan' who ran half way down the pitch and got his arse handed to him, well I for one enjoyed him eating humble pie. I don't mind jumping the barrier and staying there and celebrating with the players who run in, but it's the like of that Derry fan and the moonman who ran on recording himself after rovers scored that annoy me. Plus grabbing the corner flag after conceding a goal, what's that about?
However, this could all be stopped with proper stewarding. Having only one steward prepared to deal with it and getting punched for his troubles, showed the lack of planning involved by Derry. They need to entertain certain away fans with a heavy presence. Give them the Linfield treatment. Over the years, Derry have given fans an inch and they've taken a mile.
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