A Leicester fan ran on to the pitch and approached Nottingham Forest players during their 4-1 victory in the FA Cup earlier this monthSupporters who invade the pitch and assault players must be banned for life, says Professional Footballers' Association chairman John Mousinho. A Leicester City fan has been charged by police after running on to the pitch to approach Nottingham Forest players. "I can't see a reason for a fan to be allowed back into a football stadium if they come on to the pitch and assault a player," he said. "From a players' union view, when fans come on the pitch the players' first instinct is to protect themselves. Toner has been banned for life by Leicester, while earlier this month Rotherham gave two supporters lifetime bans after a pitch invasion where Harry Pell appeared to be struck as he prepared to take a penalty against Accrington.

Source: BBC February 17, 2022 11:38 UTC