Lampard demands action
21 Mar 2007 - 08:13:55
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard wants action to be taken to ensure there is no repetition of the attack he was forced to endure at the end of his side's FA Cup quarter-final victory at Tottenham.
A fan ran on to the pitch and aimed a punch at the England international who ducked to avoid a direct hit.
"It did shock me," said Lampard. "Fortunately I saw it coming and was prepared for it and luckily ducked out of the way.
"It wasn't as bad as it could have been as an incident. But I hope that doesn't happen to me or anyone else again.
"It was strange. It was awkward, someone running at you like that. Fans have come on the pitch before but not with that kind of aggressive nature.
"Emotions run high and I don't want to stand here and criticise too much. Of course, the measures need to be taken to make sure it doesn't happen again."
A Football Association spokesman described the scenes as "totally unacceptable" and said the FA would be contacting Spurs "as a matter of priority."
