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 defeat on Saturday. The incident occurred in the away end at Bescot Stadium after Walsall scored a late winner in the League Two clash.
The club has launched an investigation into what it described as 'a number of serious incidents', including the use of pyrotechnics, objects being thrown, abuse directed at stewards, staff, players and match officials, as well as damage to property within the stadium.
In a statement, Swindon Town said it would work with Walsall to investigate the incidents, adding: 'This behaviour has absolutely no place at our football club or in the wider game. Any individuals found to have engaged in such actions will face the strictest possible sanctions, including banning orders and legal action where appropriate.'
Addressing the fan directly on Swindon's YouTube channel, Holloway said: '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, he 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.'
