How much will Derry be fined?

**Roo69** · 11/10/2005, 9:09 AM

So how much will Derry be fined for twice invading the pitch in Ballybofey ? Terrible scenes to see the Derry players joining in as well.

**OneRedArmy** · 11/10/2005, 9:23 AM

Originally Posted by Roo69

So how much will Derry be fined for twice invading the pitch in Ballybofey ? Terrible scenes to see the Derry players joining in as well.

One million Euro (delivered in a Dr Evil style voice).

In fairness to the players, what else could they do, what with them being on the pitch?! Throw a few slaps maybe?

I'd say Harps will also get a fine for inadequate stewarding (their event controller has resigned).

**Peadar** · 11/10/2005, 9:29 AM

We've seen in the past that fines clearly don't work.
It's obvious that Derry should be deducted points.
About 9 should do it.

Tongue pressed firmly in cheek.

**A face** · 11/10/2005, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Peadar

We've seen in the past that fines clearly don't work.
It's obvious that Derry should be deducted points.
About 9 should do it.

Tongue pressed firmly in cheek.

What are you on about tongue in cheek ..... 9 points seems fair to me .... if anything it would be taking it easy on them .... look at the damage .... think of the children !!

**hoops1** · 11/10/2005, 10:46 AM

oh my god i agree with cop on

I must be losing it.

**pete** · 11/10/2005, 10:46 AM

Bohs, Robers & Shels have been fined in recent week so for consistency Derry will be finded €500 * 2 with probably similar amount for Harps. Then aagin how many stewards do you need to provide to stop 200 people invading the pitch?

**A face** · 11/10/2005, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by hoops1

oh my god i agree with cop on

I must be losing it.

No ... you're not losing it ..... its just your club is not very professional and you wouldn't be able to implement that measure. Its all about standards you see .... high and low ... theres no middle ground, they either invade .... or they dont !!

**superfrank** · 11/10/2005, 10:49 AM

Offending clubs should be fined. In all honesty how can 20-30 stewards control 3,500??

I find it very rich that Cork fans are asking for a points deduction. A team shouldn't loose points cos of what their fans do.

**Peadar** · 11/10/2005, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by superfrank

I find it very rich that Cork fans are asking for a points deduction.

As much as I'm sure Derry fans would appreciate you taking offence on their behalf, I expect they wont take offence themselves because they still posess a sense of humour.

**NY Hoop** · 11/10/2005, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by A face

No ... you're not losing it ..... its just your club is not very professional and you wouldn't be able to implement that measure. Its all about standards you see .... high and low ... theres no middle ground, they either invade .... or they dont !!

Remember one of your officials attacking Robert Forde the Kilkenny keeper a few years ago while the game was going on? Hilariously you lost as well

KOH

**OneRedArmy** · 11/10/2005, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by superfrank

Offending clubs should be fined. In all honesty how can 20-30 stewards control 3,500??

I find it very rich that Cork fans are asking for a points deduction. A team shouldn't loose points cos of what their fans do.

One irony detector winging its way to South Dublin, sorry Wicklow, as we speak.......

**Krstic** · 11/10/2005, 11:01 AM

I seen a guy wearing a Celtic top on the pitch, so surely Shamrock Rovers should get a fine and deducted another 8 points

**superfrank** · 11/10/2005, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

One irony detector winging its way to South Dublin, sorry Wicklow, as we speak.......

Sorry, I don't get it.

**Colm** · 11/10/2005, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by Roo69

So how much will Derry be fined for twice invading the pitch in Ballybofey ? Terrible scenes to see the Derry players joining in as well.

"Terrible scenes"??!! You need to get out a bit more I'd say!!

They were merely ecstatic after securing a late late win after with ten men after having two players sent off to send them temporarily to the top of the league. There was no harm of malice meant in it, obviously pitch invasions shouldn't happen on a regular basis but on the odd occasion like this I don't see the harm.

**Peadar** · 11/10/2005, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by Krstic

...surely Shamrock Rovers should get a fine and deducted another 8 points

Well we have to be seen to be fair.

**superfrank** · 11/10/2005, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by Colm

They were merely ecstatic after securing a late late win after with ten men after having two players sent off to send them temporarily to the top of the league.

Don't you mean one player sent off?

**Roo69** · 11/10/2005, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by Cop on

Oh, terrible, terrible scenes. In the name of Jay$i$, is it a crime now to express unconfined joy at an EL game ?? Should we sit quietly on our hands whilst our team scores an unexpected goal in the dying seconds of a game that might possibly make us league champions ??

WHAT HARM WAS DONE ??

Why oh why is it a crime to run on the pitch ???? Its been happening in Croke Park for years & there's not been a problem.

Why not go and watch a game of bowls ??

This is ludicrous. There's far greater 'crimes' committed within and without the game & here's sensitivities about a pitch invasion.

Deduct twenty points, fine 'em fifty grand and transport them to Van Diemens land.

p.s. If pitch invasions are such a massive problem, why not surround all pitches with barbed wire ??

Well firstly i take it that you did'nt see the hightlights, a game of football lasts for 90 minutes and what every injury time the ref decides on, going by what i saw of it Derry should have won by a lot more.

Secondly, every club puts time, money and effort into trying to have the best playing surface possible, yes some pitches may not be the best but still they have to spend money on the upkeep of it etc.... to have a bunch of over excited away fans doing a merry dance on it is not on, if fans want to invade pitches then let them do it at there own ground.

This is the type of thing that could easily turn nasty, for example we had Bohs earlier in the season, they scored an equaliser, they invaded the pitch, scored and injury time winner and did the same again but this time one of the decided to run accross the pitch and start to incense the Bray fans with taunts and gestures etc...... how is there nothing wrong with this ?

Cup finals or last games of the season arent so bad, but when there is still so much to play for stay the fcuk off other people pitches

**Peadar** · 11/10/2005, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by Colm

...with ten men after having two players sent off...

Playing with 12 men is surely reason to deduct another 9 points???

**Cosmo** · 11/10/2005, 11:07 AM

Pitch invasions look naff, I dont know why people bother with them.

They can be harmful as well as harmless and with supporters on the pitch theres an increased danger to both officials (and we should know!!) and players eg bohs little gay invasion in united park in front of simon webb after all the abuse he was getting throughout the match couldve turned nasty

Bohs got fined for it - Derry should also get fined for it - it might teach them not to do it again