Pitch invasion halts Scunthorpe United match

There were worrying scenes this afternoon at Glanford Park as a number of Scunthorpe United fans invaded the pitch during their match with Woking .

It was part of a protest against the club's ownership.

It follows this week's news that Scunthorpe had been served with a winding up petition throwing their future into doubt.

It came after reports of an unpaid tax bill.

Fears the game would be abandoned

Today supporters vented their frustration about the club's current situation and particularly against owner Peter Swann who's currently looking to sell.

Late in the game a number of fans went onto the pitch.

There are reports flares were also lit.

The match was stopped briefly around the 75 minute mark.

It was feared it may have to abandoned with Woking leading 1 nil at the time.

However order was restored and the game continued with the visitors scoring a second to win 2 nil.

Fan says "we want our club back"

This season has proved to be a very difficult one for the Iron.

Not only was the club put up for sale but also on the pitch things didn't quite go to plan.

Scunthorpe are currently bottom of the National League having lost their football league status at the end of last season.

On social media many fans vented their frustration.

One said "the town can't afford to lose the club."

Another said "we want our club back" whilst a third added he was "heartbroken" at what was happening.

Supporters desperately hope a buyer can be found

We spoke to several who raised their concerns, one said "our days are numbered, people have had enough".

Another said "once I saw our supporters on the pitch I was proud of our fanbase and I had to join them in unity."

Meanwhile there are unconfirmed reports there might be a new consortium who may be interested in buying the club.

If the club does get sold whoever takes over will face a very difficult challenges both on and off the pitch.

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