With regards to Alkmaar walking off the field, I'd come down on them hard if I worked for the Dutch FA. They had absolutely no right from what I've seen to just walk off the field. Ajax should act quickly to punish the fan, lifetime ban would be a start. Over here, Alkmaar would probably be fined for bringing the game into disrepute.
Originally posted by MacStripey:
you don't need to build up a prison-like something to keep (drunk) people from running on the field. it's easily done with a ditch (word?) between visitors and field. works fine everywhere. why not in Amsterdam? next time someone gets seriously injured on the field. who excuses the poor attacker then?
No, you just need common sense. It's generally accepted in major leagues now that running on the field is a serious offence and can carry a lifetime ban, not to mention bringing shame upon the club you support.
Nobody has defended the fan, his actions in today's game are frowned upon but at the same time, nobody should be defending the goalkeeper for his vile actions. If everyone responded like him, then the only one getting seriously injured would be the fan as he gets the sh*t kicked out of him.