New low for football as Leeds fan punches goalkeeper in front of 30,000 supporters after his OWN side scored during match

By JOHN EDWARDS and JOHN HUTCHINSON

Disgrace: The fan caught Sheffield Wednesday keeper Chris Kirkland flush in the face with a sickening assault

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United issue statement immediately after game promising to help find the thug
Wednesday boss Dave Jones describes Leeds fans as 'vile animals'
Trouble comes only days after alleged racist abuse of England players in Serbia

Football was plunged into fresh crisis after a tumultuous week when Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland was assaulted by fan in the Yorkshire derby with Leeds united.
Michael Tonge volleyed a 77th-minute equaliser for visitors Leeds and was turning away to celebrate when a fan in the away section ran from behind Kirkland’s goal and assaulted him.

The incident will plunge the sport into even murkier waters after the shocking scenes that marred England U21s' victory away at Serbia U21s on Tuesday night.



source: dailymail

New low for football as Leeds fan punches goalkeeper in front of 30,000 supporters after his OWN side scored during match 2012-10-19T19:43:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Bona Pasogit