Fan apologises for horse punch
Barry Rogerson made national headlines when he was filmed punching a horse during disorder after Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby. He now says is is "sickened by his actions".
Barry Rogerson made national headlines when he was filmed punching a horse during disorder after Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby. He now says is is "sickened by his actions".
Barry Rogerson has now explained what led him to punch a horse during disorder after Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby. Watch his explanation here.
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