A frustrated Arsenal fan who jumped over a barrier and ran towards the manager during an away match at Southampton has been banned from going to games for three years. Luke Bryant, 25, was sat with Southampton fans when he ran onto the sidelines of the football pitch during a game at St Mary's stadium, where Arsenal were losing 2-0. Bryant admitted 'going onto an area adjacent to a playing area' of the Football Act 1991, where he shrugged his shoulders at Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. The fan, who Arsene Wenger thought was from the Southampton end, runs to the dugout and gesturesArsenal fan Luke Bryant confronted Arsene Wenger during 2-0 defeatBryant admitted charge of 'going onto an area adjacent to a playing area'The lifelong Arsenal fan is not allowed to attend games for three yearsHe was also ordered to pay £200 court costs and fined £500
Wenger gestures towards the fourth official on the touchline during a frustrating afternoon for _. 'I understand from Mr _ the purpose of that activity was to reflect his opinion of the club also that he says the club is divided and his unhappiness at the club's structure and performance and so on.'