WILD SCENES
‘That wasn’t nice’ says ex-Dundee United star after BBC pundits are swarmed by fans during Airdrie pitch invasion
Fans rejoiced on the turf with some scaling the crossbar during the crazy celebrations
THIS is the moment jubilant Dundee United fans left BBC pundits scrambling during their wild celebrations on the Airdrie pitch.
Hundreds of away supporters raced onto the turf at the Excelsior Stadium at full-time after Jim Goodwin's men finally secured the Championship title following a 0-0 draw with Airdrie.
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Supporters knew they had all-but sealed the trophy following last week's 1-0 win over Ayr United but tonight's stalemate meant they were officially champions.
The Arabs are now seven points clear of second placed Raith Rovers with Ian Murray's well and truly out of the title race with just two games left for them to play.
Tonight was the second pitch invasion in a week for the supporters as they rejoiced on the Tannadice pitch following the full-time whistle on Saturday.
And they continued their celebrations in Airdrie after the title was mathematically secured.
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The away crowd flooded the pitch with fans initially heading towards the centre circle before darting to both dugouts and the touchline.
The game was shown live on the BBC and those watching on could see some supporters scaling the crossbar and attempting to climb on the nets before stewards rushed those fans away from the goalmouth.
Jonathan Sutherland led the Sportscene panel with Leanne Crichton and former Dundee United star Billy Dodds joining him as pundits.
And the trio were left stunned as the punters swarmed around them, with the live stream crashing during the wild scenes.
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They were forced to leave the pitch and had to make their way to the stands for cover.
Sutherland said: "They are gathering around us..."
Jubilant Dundee Utd fans invade Tannadice pitch as Championship title all but mathematically secured
The audio was then cut during the live coverage while the pundits headed for the stands, with Dodds saying: "Well, it was more than a few! They weren't even on the tele, that was the big thing. "
Former Scotland and Glasgow City star Crichton admitted they "deserved" to enjoy the celebrations before adding: "They are probably enjoying it a bit more from they need to with the TV cameras here if I'm honest.
"We hoped we would hear from the Airdrie manager Rhys McCabe to give us a breather."
Dodds then hit out at his former fans and said: "It wasn't nice. That wasn't nice."
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Speaking at full-time, Goodwin revealed his delight at finally getting the job done in Airdrie.
He said: "We are delighted to make it official.
"We looked like a team that had celebrated last weekend!
"I am over the moon that we achieved the objective because it's not an easy league.
"The players and staff deserve massive credit for doing it at the first time of asking.
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"The fans deserve so much praise too as they have backed us all season - home and away.
"I am delighted that we have been able to win the title for them after they suffered relegation last season."
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