The shocking moment Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp is attacked after Nottingham Forest pitch invasion
By Steve Jones
Published 17th May 2022, 23:39 BST
Updated 18th May 2022, 09:51 BST
Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp needed stitches after he was attacked by a pitch-invader following Nottingham Forest’s penalty shootout victory.
The Blades’ 15-goal top-scorer was stood pitchside, where he had watched the Championship play-off final second leg with his teammates, when a supporter appeared to run up and headbutt him.
Sharp was knocked off his his feet in the attack.
A Sheffield United spokesperson confirmed the 36-year-old needed stitches following the incident.
Nottingham Forest progressed to the final at Wembley after winning 3-2 on penalties.
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