# Pitch Invasion

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# Pitch Invasion

FA investigating video showing apparent stamp by Oli McBurnie on Forest fan

The incident occurred when fans invaded the pitch at the City Ground.

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May 19th 2022, 7:59 AM

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# FA

Birmingham and Arsenal charged over pitch invasions

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish was punched by a Birmingham fan during Sunday’s ‘second city’ derby.

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Mar 14th 2019, 7:31 PM

# Pitch Invasion

Pussy Riot charged over World Cup final pitch invasion

One made it to the centre circle.

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Jul 16th 2018, 8:37 AM

# sky blues

Angry Coventry City fan invades pitch to confront players mid-game

The irate supporter was persuaded to leave the field by Dubliner Michael Doyle.

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Oct 18th 2017, 11:47 AM

# Wrap

Southampton stunned, pitch invasion mars Burnley win

Meanwhile, Newcastle were the third top tier side to be eliminated from the second round.

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Aug 23rd 2017, 10:45 PM

# unsavoury scenes

Chesterfield captain accuses rival fans of 'punching and kicking' him during pitch invasion

The club have confirmed Ian Evatt has given a statement to police.

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May 10th 2015, 5:01 PM

# Speaking out

Mayo invading fan: 'It wouldn’t have happened if the game had been played in Croke Park'

And Mick Barrett plans to appeal the one-year ban.

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Oct 16th 2014, 1:53 PM

# suspended

Mayo pitch invading GAA fan hit with ban after All-Ireland semi-final incident

The invasion took place in August at the Gaelic Grounds.

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Oct 15th 2014, 3:48 PM

# Pitch Invasion

Cheers turn to tears as Reading fans realise they have NOT clinched a playoff spot

The Championship side thought they had a chance of reaching the Premier League but Brighton ruined to feel-good vibes.

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May 3rd 2014, 4:37 PM

# wisdom of crowds

Pitch invasions 'not justifiable in modern society' -- O'Neill

The GAA President insists that the GAA is not being a ‘spoil-sport’ on the foot of three personal injury claims.

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Jan 15th 2014, 9:59 AM

# unexpected visitor

Take a parachute: Match stopped by pitch invader with a difference

Did this guy think it was his landing strip?

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Sep 16th 2013, 5:28 PM

# statement

Munster Council admit 'inadequate stewarding' was a cause of pitch invasion before minor final

Last night’s game between Limerick and Waterford was disrupted by supporters crossing the pitch beforehand.

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Jul 24th 2013, 5:12 PM

# celebrations

Here's what a pitch invasion looks like...Limerick style

There was no call for Plan B in the Gaelic Grounds yesterday.

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Jul 15th 2013, 9:31 AM

# Carried Away

A Limerick hurler suffered a freak eye injury in celebrations after beating Tipp

Stephen Walsh got more than he had bargained for after last month’s Munster semi-final.

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Jul 11th 2013, 8:00 AM

# interruption

Get that dog off the pitch...

Yesterday’s game between Kildare and Wexford saw the latest in a long line of GAA pitch invaders.

5.8k

Jan 14th 2013, 8:15 PM

# Wet wet wet

Poland's soaked stadium fans in legal hot water

One pitch invader managed a sliding belly-flop in the water at the Warsaw venue, as fans in the packed 58,000-capacity arena roared him on.

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Oct 18th 2012, 12:12 PM

# WTF?

Off the record: sports stories you might have missed this weekend

Simba, Suarez and Leo Cullen sex puns – it’s all in this week’s round-up.

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Apr 30th 2012, 7:18 PM

# Pitch Invasion

'Put Robbie in full forward' - Croker pitch prepared for Take That concert

The hallowed turf of Jones’s Rd was peeled up in anticipation of the boy band’s arrival in Dublin.

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Jun 7th 2011, 5:20 PM