The shocking moment Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp is attacked after Nottingham Forest pitch invasion
Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp needed stitches after he was attacked by a pitch-invader following Nottingham Forest’s penalty shootout victory.
Watch more of our videos on Shots!
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! nowand live on Freeview channel 276
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.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdNottingham Forest progressed to the final at Wembley after winning 3-2 on penalties.