Two drunken men achieved lifetime ambitions when they broke into Oakwell and ran down the pitch, Barnsley Magistrates’ Court was told.
Peter Lee Batley and Gary Darlington ran into the penalty area as burglar alarms blared, said Batley’s solicitor Peter Howard.
Mr Howard said the men, both 35, were walking past Oakwell talking about football.
Julian Brook, for Darlington, said the pair had been drinking and decided to go on the Oakwell pitch and have a look around. “Mr Darlington was curious. He had never been to Oakwell before. He only has a hazy recollection of what happened.”
Chantel Lowry Green, prosecuting, said the pair raided a tea bar and a bottle of Powerade was stolen. She said about £200 of damage was caused to a door and shutters.
Batley, of Harold Avenue, Lundwood, admitted theft and attempted burglary. He was given a ten-week jail sentence, suspended for a year, and ordered to pay £100 in compensation to the day nursery.
Darlington, of Eldon Street North, Barnsley, admitted theft and possession of cannabis. He was given an eight- week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months.
Each man was ordered to pay £100 in compensation to Barnsley Football Club.
