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PFA call after being left 'shocked and appalled' by 'assault' on Sheffield United's Billy Sharp

The PFA has released a statement following the 'assault' on Billy Sharp last night. The Blades skipper was left needing stitches to a head wound at the end of his side's match against Nottingham Forest in the Championship play-off semi-final at the City Ground.

The home side won through to Wembley via a penalty shoot-out and a pitch invasion by home fans followed. It was at this moment when the incident occurred.

A 31-year-old man has been arrested by police and an investigation launched. Sharp this morning described him as a 'scumbag' and a 'mindless idiot' as he praised Sheffield United players for their efforts in turning the tie on its head with a second half comeback.

However, the PFA has also released a statement. The union of professional footballers is calling for matchday security and fan disorder to be reviewed ahead of next season.

It said: "We are shocked and appalled by the senseless assault by a fan on Sheffield United’s Billy Sharp. The football pitch is a place of work for our members, this is one of a growing number of incidents this season.

"Matchday security and fan disorder needs to be reviewed ahead of next season, and we will be raising player safety with the clubs, leagues and the UK Football Policing Unit. There is no place in football for this behaviour.

"We recognise that stewards and the police have a very difficult job, a suspect has been arrested, and Nottingham Forest have confirmed the offender will be banned for life. Finally, our thoughts are with Billy and we hope he recovers quickly."

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