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Bohemians warn fans any future pitch invaders will be banned amid pressure from FAI and Gardai

BOHEMIANS have written to supporters warning that any pitch invaders will be banned. Bohs have been late-goal specialists recently with five wins in the last seven games all secured in the dying minutes. But that has also led to some mini-pitch invasions after the winners The And Bohs told fans that it has to stop. It read: 'The players, management and all involved in the club are extremely grateful for the vocal support . . . that backing has played a big part in the team's recent run of form. Read More On Irish Football 'But we unfortunately have cause to remind all attending Bohemians games, home or away, that encroachments onto the pitch are strictly forbidden and anyone identified as doing so faces sanction and being banned from future games. 'The club has once again come under scrutiny from both the FAI and An Garda Síochána for pitch invasions, which have resulted in costly fines and sanctions, as well as additional security costs. 'We all appreciate the emotion of late winners and nobody at the club wishes to be scolding our supporters, the overwhelming majority of whom have helped generate a great atmosphere this season and have got behind the team vocally and in the right way. 'But encroachments onto the pitch and invading players' space in their place of work cannot continue — neither can the repeated fines or additional security costs, which are a terrible waste of the club's finite resources. Most read in Football 'We implore fans to create a good environment both home and away but to please heed this warning to adhere to ground regulations, and not to behave in a way that invites further scrutiny on the club. 'Anyone identified as doing so will leave the club no option but to respond accordingly.' Carlo Ancelotti named Brazil coach as former Chelsea boss makes history after leaving Real Madrid 1 Sean Grehan's late strike against St Patrick's Athletic led to some Dalymount Park spectators encroaching onto the pitch