Match official knocked out in FA Cup game

A linesman in a grudge soccer derby was taken to hospital after being knocked unconscious by a coin hurled from the crowd today.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2006 - 21:09

A linesman in a grudge soccer derby was taken to hospital after being knocked unconscious by a coin hurled from the crowd today.

The all-Welsh FA Cup clash between Newport County and Swansea City descended into chaos after fourth official Alan Sheffield was stretchered off the pitch.

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