sport news Sheffield United footballer Billy Sharp slams 'scumbag' who headbutted him in ... trends now
Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp has branded the Nottingham Forest fan who headbutted him during a pitch invasion after the Championship play-off semi-final last night a 'scumbag'.
The stocky supporter in yellow broke away from the celebrations to charge headfirst into Sharp who was standing with his arms crossed in the technical area at the City Ground.
Footage of the incident was captured live on Sky Sports and shows Sharp being floored having not seen his attacker coming.
Mr Sharp, who previously played for Forest, needed stitches and police have arrested a man, 31, on suspicion of assault.
The footballer said this morning: 'One mindless idiot ruined what was an unbelievable night of football.
'Congratulations to Nottingham Forest on their victory and good luck in the final. As an ex Forest player I will not let one scumbag ruin my respect for the Forest fans.
Veteran striker Sharp had a spell with Nottingham Forest during the 2012-13 season
Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp was attacked by a pitch invader after play-off defeat
Billy Sharp posted his views on Instagram this morning after the incident late last night
'Incredibly proud to be captain of this group of Sheffield United players, they gave their all and can hold their heads up high. We will be back and go again. Thanks for all your messages and support after the incident.'
Forest vowed to ban the arrested man for life for one of the most appalling attacks on a player ever seen on a football
