Mixed reaction from Bulls fans after final game

Springfield Stadium was sold out for the final game of the season

Some Jersey Bulls fans said they were "disappointed" but others were "super positive" after the final game of the team's season on Saturday at Springfield Stadium.

The Combined Counties Premier South announced the club had been docked three points the night before the match against Sandhurst for fielding an ineligible player in March.

The deduction dropped Elliot Powell's side from first to third where the club remained despite beating their visiting opponents 1-0.

If they do not appeal the decision, or an appeal is unsuccessful, they will finish the season in third place.

Liz Erwin said some fans did not attend the game because of the news

Liz Erwin, who regularly cheers on the Bulls at Springfield, said she was "very disappointed" by what had happened and "I don't know why they left it so late to let everybody know".

Ms Erwin added: "There's nothing you can do and we've just got to get past it now."

The Combined Counties Premier South said it was unable to make its decision until the County Football Association (CFA) completed its decision which was made on the 14 April.

It said it then fast-tracked its process to deduct the points on Friday.

Ken Anderson said the points deduction took some of the excitement away from the game

Ken Anderson, who had brought his children to the game in a bid to see the Bulls win the league, said: "I've been coming for most of the season and the kids have a great time when they're here so it's a good way to spend the afternoon."

Jersey Bulls have until Friday to appeal the points deduction before the play-offs begin.

Becky Polglass was upbeat for Jersey Bulls despite the news about the points deduction

Becky Polglass said she felt "super positive" for the Bulls despite the points deduction.

"The points deduction was brutal but honesty pays - we played a player we shouldn't have played but the planets will realign for us."

Ms Polglass added "everyone has come to terms with it" and "the Bulls have got this" as they head into the play-offs as things stand.

Noah (left) and Kaelan managed to have their matchday books signed by the Jersey Bulls players

Noah, 9, and Kaelen, 8, stayed behind after the game to cheer on the players and to get their matchday books signed.

Noah said "I think the emotions were lots of ups and downs" because of the points deduction and "I really hope they score another goal when I come to the stadium for the play-offs".

Kaelen added "I think Jersey's had a really good season" and "it definitely helps to get more children active".