A SCOUSER, A CRUTCH AND A LIAR

Last updated : 14 May 2003 By Editor
This is great.

A disabled Everton fan who hurled his crutch on to the pitch at former
Liverpool star Nicolas Anelka has been banned from football grounds for
three years.

Bachelor Ian Nash, 40, from Fazakerley used his crutch like a javelin
after the Manchester City and France striker completed a hat-trick
against the Blues in their 3-1 win at Maine Road last August.

Nash was fined £250 with £55 costs by Manchester magistrates for throwing
a missile on the pitch and obstructing the police.

The court heard that he gave his brother's name when arrested.
Magistrates were told that the crutch missed Anelka but nearly hit a woman
steward in the face.

Don't forget that Riot Cops is on BBC1 tonight at 10:35pm it follows Cardiff City's riot cops as they battle with groups of hooligans from Manchester and Liverpool during this year's Worthington Cup Final.