Accrington Stanley assistant manager Jimmy Bell claims he was publicly humiliated by security goons at Gresty Park this past Saturday, and at the risk of making light of an alleged assault, how could this incident have possibly not turned up on You Tube? From the Lancashire Telegraph’s Sam Chadderton :
Mr Bell had been walking over to applaud the 186 ˜absolutely magnificent™ travelling Stanley supporters for their vocal support during the 5-1 defeat at Crewe Alexandra on Saturday.
But as he approached the fans, who had come in various fancy dress outfits, he was tackled by club stewards.
(photo taken from Matt D Gardner‘s Flickr page)
It prompted a pitch invasion by some of the Accrington supporters, dressed as Fred Flintstone, Batman and Robin, who came to Bell™s aid as chaos broke out in front of 3,800 stunned supporters.
Mr Bell said he had a bruised throat after being struck by a steward™s knee in the melee.
The Football Association has launched an investigation. Mr Bell said he would be making a complaint to police once the FA inquiry was complete.