"I turned to pick up my cap as the referee blew for time and something hit me in the face.

“I didn't know much about it.

“I’m okay now but it is a pity there is always someone in the crowd to spoil it for the rest.

“He was a bloody good shot.

“In fact, a better shot than Millwall.

“I was walking off and - bang. Just like that.

“I was conscious all the time but i didn’t quite understand what was happening.

“I thought at first that someone had hit me.

“It’s the first time anything like this has ever happened to me and nothing was thrown at me during the game.”

Jimmy Cumbes after a large lump of asphalt thrown from the crowd hit him on the forehead.

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“I did not see the incident, but I shall be making a report."

Referee Ron Crabb.

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“Thanks God it wasn’t two inches lower.

“It was probably just one lunatic.

“Your first reaction is to want to get out there and fight everybody.”

Vic Crowe.