A Stevenage player was punched by a fan while celebrating a shock FA Cup victory against Newcastle,Football Association is to launch an investigation on it.
A supported ran on the pitch and hit Defender Scott Laird at the final whistle.His League Two side beat their Premier League opposition 3-1 in the live televised match at Stevenage's Lamex Stadium.
Laird celebrating on the halfway line following the game but astonished approached by the fan who punches Laird directly in the face, knocking the player to the turf.
Stevenage manager Graham Westley said the attack marred the most glorious night in the club's history.
Westley said: "Scott Laird was stood celebrating with the fans and a fan just came over and smashed him from the side.
This time it was a fist - who knows what it could be next time.
"He went to the ground and it is a shame for the afternoon to end in that way.
"He is a bit bewildered. He (the fan) gave him a right-hander, just smashed him across the cheek and knocked him to the ground.
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