Two Rotherham fans ARRESTED and slapped with lifetime stadium ban for ‘assaulting’ Accrington Stanley star Harry Pell
TWO Rotherham supporters have been arrested after an Accrington Stanley player was ‘assaulted’ during an unbelievable finish to Saturday’s League One clash. The drama unfolded in the 89th-minute with the league leaders winning 1-0. Stanley were awarded a penalty, but just as Harry Pell was lining up to take it, a pitch invader ran on […]
TWO Rotherham supporters have been arrested after an Accrington Stanley player was ‘assaulted’ during an unbelievable finish to Saturday’s League One clash.
The drama unfolded in the 89th-minute with the league leaders winning 1-0.
Stanley were awarded a penalty, but just as Harry Pell was lining up to take it, a pitch invader ran on and kicked the ball off the spot with one appearing to strike the midfielder – who eventually had his spot-kick saved.
Accrington manager John Coleman claims that the match should have been abandoned after Pell was allegedly assaulted.
He said afterwards: “I have never seen anything like that in my life. I was expecting the game to be abandoned.
“It is one of those situations where Pelly is desperate to take it because he has been assaulted as well.
“Was it the right thing to do? It’s easy to be wise after the event. He hasn’t meant to miss the penalty.
“I feel physically sick. I am beat and I have nothing more to offer. I can’t fight back. I can’t criticise. I am proud of how the players played today. I’m sure the authorities will do what they have to do.”
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Rotherham confirmed that two of the pitch invaders have been arrested and will be banned permanently from the club.
A statement from Rotherham confirmed: “Rotherham United are incredibly disappointed to once again be issuing a post-match statement to condemn the actions of two of our so-called supporters for their behaviour during our Sky Bet League One fixture against Accrington Stanley at AESSEAL New York Stadium.
“Following crowd-related incidents in the recent games against Fleetwood Town and Crewe Alexandra, which have subsequently been investigated, we are embarrassed to once again be commenting on the behaviour of some fans, who absolutely do not represent the majority or what we stand for as a club.
“On an afternoon on which we should be celebrating the team’s success on the field, we are disappointed to be commenting on the actions of individuals in the stand.
“The two culprits have been identified by the club and arrested for their actions by South Yorkshire Police.
“They will be banned permanently from AESSEAL New York Stadium and are no longer welcome at Rotherham United. The club will be making no further comment at this time.”
A pitch invader was also arrested after appearing to PUNCH Nottingham Forest ace Keinan Davis during his side’s 4-1 FA Cup win against Leicester on Sunday.
The shameful flashpoint came after Forest skipper Joe Worrall scored to put the Championship side 3-0 up in a fiery derby, which saw the holders crash out.
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