Blackpool fans storm pitch and refuse to leave in protest against owner.

[gormless]

Blackpool fans have invaded the pitch in the middle of their match against Huddersfield at Bloomsfield Road to protest against chairman Owen Oyston.

Not long ago Blackpool were a Premier League outfit but they’re set for League One football this season after one of the worst campaigns in the club’s history.

The Oyston family have deprived the club of much needed funds and done little to prevent a myriad of problems from occurring throughout the season.

It has made Blackpool the laughing stock of the football league with their own players commenting on how bleak their situation is.

They haven’t won any of their last 17 league matches and it’s culminated in the fans storming the pitch in protest, refusing to leave.

The BBC published quotes from a spokesman for the Tangerine Knights and Blackpool Supporters’ Trust, organisers of the protest: “Karl Oyston said ‘judge me at the end of the season.’ Now it is judgement day and it is time to let the Oystons and the nation know that we have reached a unanimous verdict – guilty.”

The protest has been met with support by fellow football fans.

 

[JB08]

Good.

feck the Oystens.

 

[Ramshock]

good on them..this should be happening in a lot of places in GB and Ireland and not just football matches

 

[Getsme]

I can only imagine the frustration those fans are going through.

 

[Tommy]

Good for them.

 

[Annihilate Now!]

Solid 3-0 win for Town then! Biggest win in months.

 

[sewey89]

Can't fault any one of those fans. Ever since they lost to West Ham in the playoff final, that owner has royally fecked them over

 

[Moriarty]

Shame that a grand old club like Blackpool has turned into a laughing stock. I'm glad the long-suffering fans have taken some action. They deserve better.

 

[gooDevil]

Kudos.

 

[Sied]

Is it likely their protests will make any difference?

 

[Sylar]

He will sue them all.

But good.

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[Walrus]

Disclaimer since the Oystens are known for their legal action against internet forums: This post and all others made by Walrus are not representative of the opinions of Redcafe, Man Utd, Blackpool, FIFA or any other entity, and are purely expressions of opinion under the Human Rights Act 1998.

The Oystens can kindly go **** themselves.

I wont pretend to know all the details on their situation, but everything that I have seen and read gives the impression that the Oystens are pure and utter knobs, and deserve any/all the flak that they receive.

 

[Anustart89]

Disclaimer since the Oystens are known for their legal action against internet forums: This post and all others made by Walrus are not representative of the opinions of Redcafe, Man Utd, Blackpool, FIFA or any other entity, and are purely expressions of opinion under the Human Rights Act 1998.

The Oystens can kindly go **** themselves.

I wont pretend to know all the details on their situation, but everything that I have seen and read gives the impression that the Oystens are pure and utter knobs, and deserve any/all the flak that they receive.

I think you should remove FIFA from your disclaimer; they might go after Blatter then.

 

[Walrus]

I think you should remove FIFA from your disclaimer; they might go after Blatter then.

Ah, touché!

Also, wouldnt it be great if the Huddersfield fans starting chanting "You're getting sued in the morning!"

 

[Welsh Wonder]

Ah, touché!

Also, wouldnt it be great if the Huddersfield fans starting chanting "You're getting sued in the morning!"

YES

 

[Samid]

Remember they gave us a scare in that 10/11 season when they were leading 2-0 in late January and almost killed our unbeaten start to the season. And if I remember correctly that Charlie Adam free kick on the final day was the only time we conceded in the first half at home that season.

Thanks for the memories, enjoy life in L1.

 

[Eboue]

I never understand why fans of big clubs are bitter towards much smaller clubs.

 

[711]

Remember they gave us a scare in that 10/11 season when they were leading 2-0 in late January and almost killed our unbeaten start to the season. And if I remember correctly that Charlie Adam free kick on the final day was the only time we conceded in the first half at home that season.

Thanks for the memories, enjoy life in L1.

The lasher fans were great that last day of the season, I was a little bit sad when they went quiet at the end, when they knew the other scores and knew they were down. Even as a United fan and a Preston lad.

 

[Sean_RedDevil]

Drastic actions from the Blackpool fans but great to see that they are doing everything possible to safe their club :respect:

 

[Acole9]

Can't see why any football fans wouldn't be in support of this. The owners of the club have ruined it and it will be left in a complete mess when they decide to go. Even when they were in the Premier League they were always treated like a bit of a joke, no under soil heating, players had to wash their own kits and peanut wages.

 

[Dargonk]

Good to see them actually doing something. Though whether it will actually do anything or not is another thing. Will be interesting to see if they do it for any more of their remaining home games, or if the owners just play behind close doors. Either way it is a message they can't ignore.

 

[Randall Flagg]

Remember they gave us a scare in that 10/11 season when they were leading 2-0 in late January and almost killed our unbeaten start to the season. And if I remember correctly that Charlie Adam free kick on the final day was the only time we conceded in the first half at home that season.

Thanks for the memories, enjoy life in L1.

So because they almost beat Utd and also had the nerve to score against us at old Trafford in the first half....the situation they find themselves in pleases you?

 

[Samid]

So because they almost beat Utd and also had the nerve to score against us at old Trafford in the first half....the situation they find themselves in pleases you?

Oh no, you got me wrong. What I meant was they were a breathe of fresh air that season, was a big fan of Holloway too. I'll rephrase the last sentence: "Thanks for the memories, good luck in L1 and come back soon".

 

[Sparky_Hughes]

Good for them, what the owners have done to the club is a joke

 

[freeurmind]

Sorry for bumping such an old thread but I thought it was worth mentioning that after years of boycotting the Blackpool ownership has been ousted and the club has been put into receivership.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47229992

Blackpool have been put into receivership by the High Court, forcing owner Owen Oyston to pay ex-director Valeri Belokon the £25m he is owed.

The ruling could pave the way for a takeover, but the English Football League must now decide whether to dock the League One club 12 points

 

[forevrared]

I missed this when it happened, but the lad invading the pitch on a mobility scooter is incredible. Glad the fans have finally got rid of the owners, even if at an extreme cost.