A Leeds United fan was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison and a six-year football ban after invading the pitch and assaulting Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe during a Premier League match in May. The incident occurred during a tense encounter between Leeds United and Newcastle United, which finished in a 2-2 tie.
The game was plagued by missed penalties, late drama, and poor fan behavior, all of which detracted from the sporting spectacle. Leeds’ Luke Ayling scored early in the game, but Patrick Bamford’s missed penalty proved crucial. Newcastle swiftly capitalized, earning their own penalties, which Callum Wilson confidently converted to tie the game. More action ensued in the second half, with Wilson scoring another penalty to put Newcastle ahead before Kristensen’s shot leveled the score. The game finished in a draw, but not before Leeds’ Junior Firpo was sent off in stoppage time.
A Leeds United fan was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison and a six-year football ban after invading the pitch and assaulting Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe during a Premier League match in May. The incident occurred during a tense encounter between Leeds United and Newcastle United, which finished in a 2-2 tie. The game was plagued by missed penalties, late drama, and poor fan behavior, all of which detracted from the sporting spectacle. Leeds’ Luke Ayling scored early in the game, but Patrick Bamford’s missed penalty proved crucial. Newcastle swiftly capitalized, earning their own penalties, which Callum Wilson confidently converted to tie the game.
More action ensued in the second half, with Wilson scoring another penalty to put Newcastle ahead before Kristensen’s shot leveled the score. The game finished in a draw, but not before Leeds’ Junior Firpo was sent off in stoppage time. The most memorable incident of the game happened during the second half, when a supporter ran onto the pitch and physically assaulted and pushed Newcastle manager Eddie Howe in the chest. Security and stewards responded immediately, and the fan was arrested. According to The Sun, David Derbyshire, 35, has now been condemned to a 12-week prison term and a six-year football ban. In addition to serving time in prison, this restriction will prevent him from attending live football matches for the next six years.
