Former football manager and pundit Ian Holloway has branded the actions of a Swindon Town fan as "disgusting" after an object was thrown at the opposition goalkeeper during a recent match.
The incident, which occurred during Swindon's League Two clash, saw the visiting keeper struck by a projectile hurled from the stands. Holloway, known for his outspoken views, did not hold back in his criticism of the supporter's behaviour.
'Absolute disgrace' says Holloway
"This kind of behaviour has no place in football," Holloway told reporters. "It's an absolute disgrace that someone thinks it's acceptable to throw objects at players. We need to stamp this out before someone gets seriously hurt."
Growing concerns over fan conduct
The ugly incident comes amid growing concerns about fan behaviour at football matches across the UK. Several high-profile cases this season have seen players targeted with objects, leading to calls for stricter security measures.
- Increased use of body cameras for stewards
- Stronger punishments for offenders
- Better education for fans about acceptable behaviour
Club promises swift action
Swindon Town have confirmed they are working with authorities to identify the individual responsible. A club statement read: "We condemn this behaviour in the strongest possible terms. The safety of players and officials is our top priority."
The Football Association is expected to launch an investigation into the incident, which could result in sanctions for the club if proper measures weren't in place to prevent such occurrences.
