The English Football Association has released a statement condemning the recent rise in shocking incidents as the result of pitch invasions.
A number of games within the four tiers of professional football in England have seen pitch invasions. Everton fans stormed the pitch both during and after their 3-2 win against Crystal Palace on Thursday evening - an incident that saw Eagles’ boss Patrick Vieira kick-out at a supporter.
Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp was also at the heart of a shocking incident after being attacked by a supporter in the aftermath of the Blades’ Championship play-off defeat to Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, there were also unsavoury scenes following Port Vale’s penalty shootout success against promotion rivals Swindon Town.
