Wigan pitch invader runs on to take a corner during Altrincham pre-season friendly

Defender James Tavernier taken by complete surprise

(Wigan Athletic FC)

Pitch invaders are certainly bold these days.

Not content with simply running on the pitch naked, they are trying to take free-kicks, do front-flips, kidnap the players and in some, more extreme, cases even attack players (with a scarf).

One young fan during a pre-season game between Altrincham and Wigan Athletic clearly saw there was a chance to get his five minutes of fame.

The unknown teenager, sees the ball go out from a corner before scanning to check if the steward is paying attention.

He then runs onto the pitch and whips in a set-piece delivery - although we unfortunately don't know how good it was as the camera never gets there.

Wigan defender James Tavernier was certainly surprised...

The game finished 1-1.