Swindon have announced they have launched an investigation following ‘unacceptable’ fan behaviour this weekend.
After travelling to Walsall for their opening league game of the season, the Robins fell to a late defeat despite the hosts being reduced to ten men.
After Connor Barrett’s stoppage-time winner in Saturday’s clash, a supporter in the away end threw an object at Walsall goalkeeper Myles Roberts.
In a statement Swindon noted that they are aware of ‘a number of serious incidents’, including ‘objects being thrown’ and ‘damage caused to property within the stadium’ while vowing the ‘strictest possible sanctions’ on those responsible.
Addressing those involved directly, Swindon boss Ian Holloway condemned the incident in the strongest possible terms.
‘I’m disgusted by whoever that person was,’ Holloway told the club’s social media.
Swindon’s clash with Walsall on Saturday was marred by several incidents involving travelling fans
Walsall goalkeeper Myles Roberts was struck by an object from the away end after his side netted a stoppage-time winner
Robins boss Ian Holloway condemned the behaviour of the fans, calling it ‘absolutely horrific’
‘Whoever you are, you’re not a Swindon fan. I’m not having you, and I hope you get caught.
‘That is absolutely horrific. How dare you put our club in the situation you’ve just done… we don’t want you in football.
‘If you’ve ripped a seat out and thrown it at somebody, I just can’t stand you, whoever you are. And I will find you. I want us to find that person, and shame them.’
Holloway was named Robins boss in October, bringing an end to nearly four years out of management for the 62-year-old.
With the club languishing just outside the relegation zone on his arrival, the former Blackpool boss subsequently guided them to a comfortable mid-table finish.
