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Old 16th Jul 2009, 19:49
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Ryanair cricket protest : Stansted Airport News Stories

Ryanair cricket protest
13.07.09

The final day of the first Ashes Test at Cardiff was interrupted by a pitch invasion involving two protesters campaigning against the recruitment policies of Ryanair. John Foley and Anthony Lea took to the field during the 51st over, brandishing a banner decrying the budget airline for charging recruits for training, only to terminate their contracts.

Mr Foley halted play for several minutes while he was wrestled to the ground by four security guards, while Mr Lea broke the stumps at Cathedral Road End before he too was apprehended. Speaking after he was removed from the stadium, Mr Foley, 43, said the protest had been planned the previous evening after Ryanair terminated the employment contract of his daughter
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