Sheffield United's Billy Sharp attacked by Nottingham Forest fan after penalty shootout
Nottingham Forest are through to the 2021/22 Championship play-off final, where they will play Huddersfield Town.
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3 things we definitely learnt about Sheffield United after their 3-2 penalty shootout loss v Forest
Sheffield United travelled to Nottingham Forest last night for the second leg of their play-off semi-final but were not able to overcome their opponents to make it to the final.
'Absolute disgrace' - Josh Windass blasts supporter who attacked Sheffield United's Billy Sharp
Sheffield Wednesday forward Josh Windass has branded the man who allegedly assaulted Sheffield United skipper Billy Sharp at the end of the Blades' Championship play-off semi-final second leg against Nottingham Forest an "absolute disgrace". Some Forest fans invaded the pitch after their shoot-out win and television footage showed one supporter charge at Sharp and knock him to the ground as the player stood on the sidelines.
Billy Sharp speaks out after shocking incident with Nottingham Forest supporter
In the immediate aftermath of the final result being confirmed, home fans of the City Ground stormed the pitch in celebration of Steve Cooper’s side’s play-off semi-final victory.
‘He’s shook up’ - Man arrested following on-field assault on Sheffield United’s Billy Sharp
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp was charged at during a pitch invasion by Nottingham Forest fans, with the player calling the offender a «scumbag». Supporters flooded onto the field at the City Ground following their win on penalties in the Championship play-off semi-final, and footage shows a man clattering into the striker — appearing to lead with his head — while Sharp was standing on the touchline, watching on. Ad/> His manager, Paul Heckingbottom, gave the impression he avoided serious injury, but was shaken up and “angry”.
Man arrested after Sheff Utd's Sharp attacked during pitch invasion
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp appeared to be attacked when Nottingham Forest fans spilled onto the pitch at the end of their Championship play-off semi-final win at the City Ground on Tuesday night.
Man arrested for attacking Billy Sharp after Nottingham Forest fans stage mass pitch invasion
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp was apparently attacked when Nottingham Forest fans spilled on to the pitch at the end of the Championship play-off semi-final.
'The difference on the day': Ex-Sheffield United midfielder Michael Brown verdict on play-offs penalty agony
Ex-Sheffield United midfielder Michael Brown believes Nottingham Forest keeper Brice Samba was the difference after the Blades suffered an agonising Championship play-off second leg penalty shootout defeat at the City Ground.