Many have made the point that if a demo at Bloomfield Road leads to the result and atmosphere of Friday night then 'bring it on'. The fall out from Friday continues with more questions than answers being posed. Did the demo achieve anything? Was the support there for a walk out? Have the national broadcasters and press been appalled or apathetic at the story?

It's been the story that has had everyone talking over the weekend and has received a mix set of thoughts from regulars on AVFTT. So we've collated some of your thoughts and, as always, would love to hear what you think either by replying to this story or on our forum.

RigaBeliever: Three probably got banning orders for running on the pitch. They got a few banners on telly and in the press. They released about 59 balloons and found where there lights were on their phones! Hardly the great revolution some were describing it as. We wake up today, the Oyston's are still in charge and nothing has changed! The only good thing about the night was the result - not helped by the demo because for 5 mins after the 53rd min we played our worst football.

AllorNothing: Can look themselves in the mirror and say that they did something to demonstrate their feelings, and at least we can put to bed the myth that the protests affect the performance of the players for the worse.

HarryHorse: They achieved massive media publicity with regard to the shambolic goings on at Bloomfield Road and for that I applaud them .

Tang67: The protests gave the whole place a wobble which it needed and was even more fitting given Owen front page of the Gazette article. I did not walk out as I thought this was too passive and believe you can be more effective in the ground rather than nursing a pint of lager and watching the last half an hour on Sky
I thought the banners,lights,flares and relentless chants did have an impact. The way the players celebrated the goal would suggest they were not adversely affected. It added to a hostile atmosphere and created a connection between the support, players and manager - Owen cut an isolated figure outside of what was being played out both on and off the pitch. Regardless of what the OP infers that was the best game in ages and our first win of the season. So yeah it did achieve quite a lot and hats off to the protest and UTFMP.

Seasider53: The protests are the reason for Owens front page gazette article because they are getting under his skin. If it wasn't for protests at the Watford game I'm sure Riga would have been potted. We would now be searching for a manager and probably not got the last 4 points. So what's the alternative do nothing?

Wizaard: There is a heightened national awareness of the issues around the club, but those running on the pitch wouldn't have been seen, they'll get a nationwide stadium ban and it certainly disrupted the team's concentration for five minutes or so. We got it back, so no harm done, but ultimately needless. Far more effective to voice concerns from the stands.

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AVFTT added 18:30 - Oct 5 Interesting scarf who benefits from its sale. Yes it worked... 10 mins after the protest we scored and went on to win the match.... Pity no-one told those in the north and northwest stands that the south was only going to pitchside and running along the concourse and not walking out... "It's been the story that has had everyone talking over the weekend" which was the whole point. You can boycott the game (turn your back) & do nothing. Or you can just turn up like sheep and and accept that the Oystons are bleeding the club dry and taking the complete piss out of the fans. Or you can take action and get the situation in to the not only national but world wide press. Owen Oyston didn't look happy. That's enough for me

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