Saturday, October 20, 2012
Sheffield Wednesday v Leeds as it happened
South Yorkshire Police are investing an assault on Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland by a fan during 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.
Approaching from Kirkland’s left, the thug ran up to him and caught him unawares with a double-fisted blow that floored Sheffield Wednesday’s keeper.Good evening and welcome to Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Championship clash between Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United at Hillsborough.
The home side have struggled so far in the league, with just eight points from a possible 30 leaving them third from bottom. Last time out they were beaten 1-0 at home by Hull City.
Leeds, on the other hand, are faring better as they currently sit just outside the playoff places in seventh with 17 points. Their last result was also 1-0, but Leeds were on the correct end of a result against Barnsley.
Leeds visit Hillsborough for the first time in six years and have excellent form in the fixture; they have won four of the last five here.
9.47pmWell, that's all from me. I hope you enjoyed the action. Thanks for joining Sports Mole for the drama tonight.Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland was felled by a Leeds fan who ran on to the pitch and attacked him in disgraceful scenes that marred a heated Yorkshire derby at Hillsborough on Friday night.
The Football Association has said it will investigate the incident and Leeds manager Neil Warnock led the condemnation of the 77th-minute flashpoint, describing the thug as a ‘moron’ and calling for him to be ‘prosecuted and put in prison’.
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