Swindon Town manager Ian Holloway has condemned the behaviour of a fan who threw an object at Walsall goalkeeper Myles Roberts following a 2-1 League Two defeat on Saturday. The incident occurred in the away end at Bescot Stadium after Walsall scored a late winner.
Swindon Town launched an investigation, stating they were aware of “a number of serious incidents” including the use of pyrotechnics, objects thrown, abuse directed at stewards, staff, players and match officials, as well as damage to property. The club said it would work with Walsall to identify those responsible and promised the “strictest possible sanctions”, including banning orders and legal action.
Speaking on Swindon’s YouTube channel, Holloway addressed the fan directly: “I’m disgusted by whoever that person was. Whoever you are, you’re not a Swindon fan. I’m not having you, and I hope you get caught. That is absolutely horrific. How dare you put our club in the situation you’ve just done … we don’t want you in football.” He added: “If you’ve ripped a seat out and thrown it at somebody, I just can’t stand you, whoever you are. And I will find you. I want us to find that person, and shame them.”
Earlier, Holloway told BBC Radio Wiltshire: “That’s not right; that’s not football. You think you’re upset and all of this? Just shut your face and get out of the game. It’s absolutely disgusting.”
