Blackburn striker Roberts alleged to have hit fan after Coventry defeat

26 February 2009 22:13
Jason Roberts allegedly hit a 17-year-old Coventry supporter after the Midlands side knocked Blackburn[LNB]out of the FA Cup.[LNB] Off night: Roberts (right) battles for the ball with Coventry's Stephen Wright during Blackburn's defeat[LNB] The 30-year-old striker allegedly confronted the fan before getting on to the team coach following the 1-0 defeat at Coventry's Ricoh Arena on Tuesday, reports The Sun.[LNB]A police spokesman said: 'Officers were called to a report of an assault on a 17-year-old lad outside the Ricoh Arena. No arrests have been made at this stage.' [LNB]A Blackburn spokesman said: 'There was an incident where Jason Roberts and several other Blackburn players were being shouted at and taunted. [LNB]'It is now a police matter and we can make no further comment.'[LNB]  Coventry 1 Blackburn 0: Sky Blues do their Best to spark Big Sam outburst[LNB]Allardyce vows to stay with Blackburn even if they suffer relegation[LNB]No ban for Ronaldo pleases Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce[LNB]BLACKBURN ROVERS FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB][LNB] [LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail