Mascot runs into the post at Colchester v Southend match

Rob Parker | February 10, 2010

Very unlucky mascot

Apparently, it is a tradition for a fund-raising mascot race to take place at half-time in the Essex derby between Colchester and Southend. What’s not quite so traditional is for one of the mascots competing to run straight into the stanchion during the race.
The luckless lion was already out of contention to win [...]

Video: Stoke mascot gives Wolves mascot a tumble during half-time crossbar challenge

Rob Parker | November 5, 2009

Have you heard the one about the hippopotamus and the wolf?

Stoke City mascot Pottermus ruthlessly sabotaged Wolves’ chance in the half-time crossbar challenge when the two clubs met last weekend. With the Wolves mascot preparing for their kick, the cheeky hippo sneaked up behind to deliver a rugby tackle.
The trick clearly worked judging by the [...]