Win a Title, Get arrested for going in stands to Celebrate.

SirFozzie · 05-24-2005, 05:32 PM

Scotland's first rugby European Cup final descended into farce last night as the coach of the winning team was arrested seconds after the final whistle.

Guy Noves, the coach of the French team Toulouse, was restrained by six policemen when he tried to jump into the crowd to receive congratulations from family members. He was celebrating his side's extra-time Heineken Cup success against Stade Francais at Murrayfield. Toulouse supporters should have been watching an ecstatic team collect their cup.

Instead, they were transfixed with the image of their coach struggling with officers as he tried to explain who he was. He was seen by a large proportion of the 51,000 crowd and millions of television viewers apparently lashing out at one policeman before being dragged through the players' tunnel shouting and yelling.

This treatment prompted howls of derision from Toulouse fans, who refused to leave the stadium. Noves was released after 30 minutes - having missed the cup presentation - and his return to the pitch was greeted with deafening cheers from the supporters.

Raiders Army · 05-24-2005, 05:34 PM

I didn't see Bellilchick jumping in the stands after Superbowl XLI. Serves him right for being a Frenchie.

Wolfpack · 05-25-2005, 03:42 PM

You anticipating the Pats will be in the 2007 Super Bowl? How will they do this year?

fantastic flying froggies · 05-25-2005, 04:42 PM

Damn, I saw the game but completely missed that part.

Thanks for the info Foz.

Dutch · 05-25-2005, 07:00 PM

We don't still use the term Espirit Decorp for nothing.

05-25-2005, 04:42 PM	#4
fantastic flying froggies Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sunny South of France	Damn, I saw the game but completely missed that part. Thanks for the info Foz. __________________ Detroit Vampires (CFL) : Ve 're coming for your blood! Camargue Flamingos (WOOF): pretty in Pink

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Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	We don't still use the term Espirit Decorp for nothing. Last edited by Dutch : 05-25-2005 at 07:00 PM.

05-24-2005, 05:34 PM	#2
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	I didn't see Bellilchick jumping in the stands after Superbowl XLI. Serves him right for being a Frenchie.

05-25-2005, 03:42 PM	#3
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	You anticipating the Pats will be in the 2007 Super Bowl? How will they do this year?

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