Guiseley AFC hunt fan who swapped Warrington keeper's water bottle with urine

A non-league football team are searching for a fan who allegedly swapped an opposition goalkeeper's drink with a bottle of urine during a match.

Guiseley AFC's 1-0 away win over Warrington Town in the FA Trophy was marred by an altercation between Warrington's keeper, Tony Thompson, and a spectator.

A video circulating on social media appears to show a man hopping the barriers between the stands and the pitch to switch Thompson's drink with a bottle of urine at half time.

The goalkeeper was sent off after 59 minutes following a confrontion with the fan after reportedly taking a sip from his bottle and realising what had happened.

On Twitter, Thompson said he had "fallen out of love" with the game following the incident.

Northern Premier League side Guiseley, who play their home matches at Nethermoor Park near Leeds, have since asked for match and CCTV footage from Warrington Town.

In a statement the club condemned the incident and are now appealing for information from fans.

"Guiseley AFC is a family friendly football club with a core of regular and committed travelling supporters. Unfortunately we do not have any information as to the identity of this individual," the statement said.

"We urge anyone able to help in identifying them to email admin@guiseleyafc.co.uk."

It said those involved would be handed lifetime bans.

Warrington Town said the incident has no place in football.

"The incident is deplorable and has no place in non-league football, football or society in general," the club said in a statement.

"Our priority is ensuring that Tony is given the support he needs given the attention that the story is receiving, and we know he is thankful for the messages of support he has received, particularly from other goalkeepers."

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