As Burnley's joyous fans waved farewell to the Sheffield United supporters streaming out of Bramall Lane, it looked like the home faithful were also saying goodbye to the Premier League.
Substitute Johann Berg Gudmundsson's goal in Burnley's vital 4-1 win sparked an exodus of home supporters with 20 minutes still remaining, boosting the Clarets' survival hopes and blunting the Blades.
The home side are rooted to the bottom of the table, 10 points adrift of safety with five games remaining, and the fans seem to have given up hope with three stands empty at full-time.