Fan jailed for goalkeeper attack (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Fan jailed for goalkeeper attack

3:30pm Monday 22nd October 2012 in Sport By Sports Desk

A football fan was jailed for 16 weeks today after he admitted attacking a goalkeeper during a televised football match.

Aaron Cawley, 21, from Cheltenham, pleaded guilty to assault and invading the pitch during Sheffield Wednesday’s home match against Leeds on Friday night.

Cawley, who appeared at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court, was arrested after Wednesday keeper Chris Kirkland was pushed in the face during the game at Hillsborough.

The incident was one of a number of ugly scenes at the Yorkshire derby, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Kirkland, who has played for England, was shoved to the ground moments after conceding an equaliser in the 76th minute.

A man was clearly seen running from the Leeds fans onto the pitch and pushing Kirkland in the face before running back into the crowd.

The incident was caught on camera by Sky Sports, who were broadcasting the game.