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Burnley pitch invasion marred by unsavoury scenes as Sheffield United star Hamza Choudhury is held back by security


BURNLEY’S promotion celebrations were marred by shocking scenes involving Sheffield United ace Hamza Choudhury.

Scott Parker’s side beat the Blades 2-1 at Turf Moor tonight as the Clarets and Leeds booked their spot in next season’s Premier League.

Hamza Choudhury had to be held back by securityCredit: @SkyFootball
The Sheffield United ace was initially involved in a coming together with a police officerCredit: @SkyFootball
Fans also appeared to taunt the playerCredit: @SkyFootball
Burnley fans charged onto the pitch after promotion was securedCredit: PA
They beat Sheffield United 2-1 to book their spot in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty

There were huge celebrations at full-time as Burnley fans stormed the pitch to party alongside their players.

But things have been overshadowed by unsavoury scenes involving Choudhury.

The man on loan from Leicester was fuming and was seen initially being pushed away by a police officer as he trudged off the pitch.

A Burnley supporter then appeared to goad the midfielder by celebrating directly in front of him.

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By the time Sky Sports cameras returned to the field from cutting to Parker in the stands, Choudhury had become more incensed.

He then had to be held back by security as a scuffle begun.

The Bangladesh international was pushed down the tunnel by a member of staff as he desperately tried to break free.

It is currently unclear what provoked the incident.

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This is not the first time an altercation has took place at the end of a Sheffield United game in recent weeks.

Manager Chris Wilder was at the centre of a brawl as tempers flared after a defeat to Plymouth Argyle.

The boss seemingly took issue with the way Argyle star Mustapha Bundu was celebrating in front of the Sheffield United supporters.

Words were exchanged before pushing and shoving started in the tunnel involving several players and Wilder.

Burnley have sealed an immediate return to the top-flightCredit: Getty
They are set to battle Leeds for the titleCredit: PA


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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