Blackpool fan protests on roof of Arsenal team bus

Arsenal’s team bus was briefly delayed on the way to their 3-0 FA Cup third-round win at Blackpool after a home fan climbed onto its roof in protest at the Lancashire seaside club’s owners.

Blackpool fans protest before their side’s home game against Arsenal Source: AAP

The fan was photographed sitting on top of the coach at Arsenal's team hotel shortly before the London side were to depart for Bloomfield Road.

Supporters of third-tier Blackpool have regularly protested against club owner Owen Oyston and many are boycotting home games with gates averaging only 4,129 at their 17,000-seater ground which hosted Premier League football in 2010-2011.

The protest did not last long, according to the BBC, and the Arsenal team arrived in good time for kick-off, going on to win the game 3-0.