Due to the length of the FOP the Respect barrier at today's game didn't reach the full length; so there was space either side where a few spectators stood. I was OK with this as they were still in line with the barrier and weren't interfering at all.
Until....
The ball is played down the touchline fairly close to the line. CAR doesn't flag as ball is still in play but it is clear the ball is going to run through to the GK with no players reaching it. For some reason a spectator decides to run forwards and stick his leg out to stop the ball! Whistle blown and now got to explain a drop-ball procedure to under 12s
Spectator quickly disappears back into the crowd, no doubt very embarrassed
Until....
The ball is played down the touchline fairly close to the line. CAR doesn't flag as ball is still in play but it is clear the ball is going to run through to the GK with no players reaching it. For some reason a spectator decides to run forwards and stick his leg out to stop the ball! Whistle blown and now got to explain a drop-ball procedure to under 12s
Spectator quickly disappears back into the crowd, no doubt very embarrassed