" THEY HAVE A RIGHT TO INVADE THE PITCH SAYS "
Mon May 22, 2017 9:10 am
Millwall forward Aiden O'Brien defended the club's fans who were criticised for running on to the pitch to celebrate their Sky Bet League One play-off final win against Bradford.
"It's a team thing and they're part of the team. They can run on the pitch in my eyes for all they want, they deserve to."
The Independent
Monday 22nd May 2017
O'Brien appeared overwhelmed by Millwall's victory after striker Steve Morison had struck the only goal with five minutes remaining.
Lions fans poured on to the Wembley turf at the final whistle, with some goading Bradford boss Stuart McCall and his players, while match-winner Morison said they had "ruined" the moment in his post-match television interview.
But O'Brien, who progressed through the London club's academy, refused to join in the condemnation.
"No, they have the right to do that you know," he told Press Association.
"They've been supporting us all through the season. They should celebrate as much as we celebrate.
"It's a team thing and they're part of the team. They can run on the pitch in my eyes for all they want, they deserve to."
Millwall clinched promotion back to the Championship following relegation in 2015 and wiped away memories of last season's play-off final defeat to Barnsley.
"It's a team thing and they're part of the team. They can run on the pitch in my eyes for all they want, they deserve to."
The Independent
Monday 22nd May 2017
O'Brien appeared overwhelmed by Millwall's victory after striker Steve Morison had struck the only goal with five minutes remaining.
Lions fans poured on to the Wembley turf at the final whistle, with some goading Bradford boss Stuart McCall and his players, while match-winner Morison said they had "ruined" the moment in his post-match television interview.
But O'Brien, who progressed through the London club's academy, refused to join in the condemnation.
"No, they have the right to do that you know," he told Press Association.
"They've been supporting us all through the season. They should celebrate as much as we celebrate.
"It's a team thing and they're part of the team. They can run on the pitch in my eyes for all they want, they deserve to."
Millwall clinched promotion back to the Championship following relegation in 2015 and wiped away memories of last season's play-off final defeat to Barnsley.
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Re: " THEY HAVE A RIGHT TO INVADE THE PITCH SAYS "
Mon May 22, 2017 10:09 am
Hope the FA come down hard on him for saying that. It's the same as making some stupid comment on social media. If a player says that then fans are going to keep doing it because a player has said it's ok. It feckin' ain't pal!
Re: " THEY HAVE A RIGHT TO INVADE THE PITCH SAYS "
Mon May 22, 2017 3:16 pm
Plonker doesn't he know it's a criminal offence for fans to encroach on playing surface? 
Re: " THEY HAVE A RIGHT TO INVADE THE PITCH SAYS "
Mon May 22, 2017 7:37 pm
I have come to the conclusion that the FA need Millwall.
Without Millwall acing like complete fuckwits the FA would have to consider safe standing, less police, drinking a pint whilst watching the game, less daft stewarding, fewer bubbles and restrictions. Millwall give them the reason to stop treating fans with respect.
They don't deserve to be in the second tier
Without Millwall acing like complete fuckwits the FA would have to consider safe standing, less police, drinking a pint whilst watching the game, less daft stewarding, fewer bubbles and restrictions. Millwall give them the reason to stop treating fans with respect.
They don't deserve to be in the second tier