www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A62338719 "It is an arrestable offence to enter the field of play without lawful authority" Whilst this link is to a football club I believe it applies to professional rugby grounds as well. Not only was there a clear green sign in front of us at the advertising hoardings saying it is illegal, I have often heard it referred to at matches over the years. Can't find anything legal yet on the web but if I do I will post.

www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A62338719 "It is an arrestable offence to enter the field of play without lawful authority" Whilst this link is to a football club I believe it applies to professional rugby grounds as well. Not only was there a clear green sign in front of us at the advertising hoardings saying it is illegal, I have often heard it referred to at matches over the years. Can't find anything legal yet on the web but if I do I will post.

Wow, best get my tin hat on here!

Look illegal or not, it happens at sporting events up and down the country with no serious consequences. I don't remember anyone condemning it this much when it happened at any of the numerous last day of the season avoiding relegation games. Including when there were approx 1000+ on the pitch waiting to hear the outcome of the Salford Cas game in the early 2000's.

To answer Wildshot, yes I did go on the pitch - bit of a rush of blood to the head to be honest but I certainly don't condone any of the violence (I didn't notice at the time but I'll take your word.)

We'll just have to agree to disagree on this one, the players came over and celebrated at the end as well so no harm done IMO.

That was my first ever game and I thought it was like that every week....

Will be a condition of entry to any ground football its an offence LSV could be a designated sporting ground as it has Blackburn Rovers reserves playing there.

The best sight is the players coming over to the fans and showing how they appreciate the support not a rabble of fans going on the pitch

It used to be.

Thesedays, clubs are so frightened of one of the invaders hurting themselves and suddenly switching from free-spirited celebrant to litigious claimant, that they have no choice but to impose what could be viewed as fun restrictions.

I blame the Americans. And lawyers.

It is an offence to enter the field of play of a designated sporting event. The only events so far designated are football games.

It's the event that is designated, not the ground.

What did you think to it? Did it spoil it for you? Did you join in?

Standing up all game in a stadium despite being told to sit down, smoking in a stadium despite being told it was a no smoking stadium and going on the pitch despite being told not to do so. 'We'll do what we want', pathetic.

Really enjoyed the game though and can't wait for Headingley where I assume a number of folk will sit down and not smoke!

He's clearly shown on Sky with a fag in his mouth at 97 minutes

My god you are dull.

You are incorrect with your assumption regarding dressing up as Santa, although for me if someone wishes to attend a game in fancy dress then I don't see why they would attract your derision. Perhaps you would be happier if everyone turned up dressed in grey suits, sat miserably watching the game and then left (quietly) upon the final hooter?

"Times have moved on in the last decade and fans of a decade ago have matured and moved on" - What a strange and bizarre thing to say, it doesn't even make sense unless you are making the point that fans of 10 years ago are now 10 years older, which is blatantly obvious.

Finally, if Wakey do receive a "fan" (fine?) then I will apologise, however it won't happen because as I've mentioned it happens up and down the country and has happened many many times at Belle Vue on the last game of the season.

To be honest I am surprised someone as sensitive and tedious as yourself enjoys the thrills and spills of RL, but hey ho it takes all sorts I suppose. I'd like to make an assumption of my own if I may, I think you may be one of these who sits and counts how many times a swearword is used on a TV programme, before sending in a disgusted and self righteous letter to Ofcom?

You couldn't be further from the truth.

My only crime is loving this club and despising any actions which ruin the integrity and good name of the club. In recent times this has been caused by selfish actions of fans who break the rules (smoking, pitch invasions) or are aggressive and antagonisig to other supporters. I plead very guilty on the crime of pride, sue me. If you read this thread you will also see that you are in the significant minority of people on here who support the actions of the pitch invaders.

I like everyone else enjoy watching our team, celebrating and having a good time, but not at the expense of the majority of others or to the discomfort of anyone else.

Apologies for asking if you were dressed as Santa. I have no problems with people coming in fancy dress, it all adds to the fun and atmosphere. The reason I mentioned it is that I remember after the Cas game there was a fan on here who admitted being dressed as Santa and tried to defend some young lads who were rightly/wrongly implicated with adding to the tension that night. Again, I apologise for asking the question if you were that person or not.

Continue as you are, if you continue to break the rules and disrespect the good name of our club then I have no sympathy for the consequences of your behaviour.

Onwards and upwards. Trinity forever.

Non smokers, dont you just love em. I don't condone any of the agressive behaviour but for gods sake lighten up and enjoy the season.