Chris Kirkland attack

Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Jones today spoke to the media ahead of his side's game against Blackburn Rovers tomorrow night.

4 days after the now infamous Yorkshire derby between Wednesday and Leeds United in which Owls goalkeeper Chris Kirkland was attacked on the pitch by a fan, Jones called on fans to police themselves after experiencing what he described as the worst abuse he'd heard in a football ground.

After the game Jones labelled Leeds fans "vile animals" in response to vicious and unfounded chants regarding child abuse allegations dating back to the turn of the Millennium. Allegations that were thrown out in court.

Leeds United have issued a statement about the man who attacked Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland on Friday evening.

Aaron Cawley pleaded guilty at Sheffield Magistrates Court to assault and entering the field. He was given a 16-week jail sentence and a five-year football banning order.

The club has also pledged to ban him for life from Elland Road.

A football fan was jailed for 16 weeks today after he admitted attacking a goalkeeper during a televised football match. Aaron Cawley, 21, from Cheltenham, pleaded guilty to assault and invading the pitch during Sheffield Wednesday's home match against Leeds United on Friday night.

Cawley, who appeared at Sheffield Magistrates' Court, was arrested after Wednesday keeper Chris Kirkland was pushed in the face during the game at Hillsborough stadium. The incident was one of a number of ugly scenes at the Yorkshire derby, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Kirkland, who has played for England, was shoved to the ground moments after conceding an equaliser in the 76th minute. A man was clearly seen running from the Leeds fans onto the pitch and pushing Kirkland in the face before running back into the crowd.

At Sheffield Magistrate's Court today, a football fan has admitted attacking a goalkeeper after running onto the pitch during a televised football match.

Aaron Cawley, 21, from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, pleaded guilty to assault and entering the field following Sheffield Wednesday's home match against Leeds on Friday night. Cawley was arrested after Wednesday keeper Chris Kirkland was pushed in the face during the game at Hillsborough.

Kirkland, who has played for England, was shoved to the ground moments after conceding an equaliser in the 76th minute. A man was clearly seen running from the Leeds fans onto the pitch and pushed Kirkland in the face before running back into the crowd.

The Football Association has issued this statement regarding Friday night's disorder at the match beween Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday where goalkeeper Chris Kirkland was assaulted by a Leeds United fan. Police have identified his attacker.

Chief Superintendent Jason Harwin, of South Yorkshire Police, said a senior investigating officer would be working with a team of officers to identify those responsible for the disruption.

He said there had been five arrests for various offences including public order before and after the game, while three people were ejected from the ground and 12 were subject to dispersal orders.

The Football Association has said it will investigate the incident in which Sheffield Wednesday keeper Chris Kirkland was attacked by a fan during the match against Leeds.

Police have issued a statement saying - with the public's assistance - they have identified the man who ran onto the pitch during last night's game between Leeds and Sheffield and who is suspected of assaulting the Sheffield Wednesday goal keeper.

South Yorkshire Police are calling on fans to help them identify a man who attacked Sheffield Wednesday's goalkeeper during Yorkshire derby with Leeds United.

Chris Kirkland fell to the floor covering his face with his arms after the attack. He was described as being "sore" afterwards.

He added:

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.