Hughes unhappy as pitch invasions mar Burnley Cup clash

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Hughes unhappy as pitch invasions mar Burnley Cup clash

During the closing five minutes of injury-time a Clarets supporter made his way on to the pitch and immediately ran up to Wales international Savage with fists raised, but backed off when the midfielder received support from team-mates, and was eventually tackled to the ground by police.

It was one of four incidents during a hostile game the FA are almost certain to investigate.

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