Pigs stop play as disgruntled Charlton and Coventry fans stage protest

Charlton's Sky Bet League One match against Coventry was interrupted by a flurry of plastic pigs thrown from the stands in a joint protest by supporters of both clubs.

Pigs stop play as disgruntled Charlton and Coventry fans stage protest

Charlton's Sky Bet League One match against Coventry was interrupted by a flurry of plastic pigs thrown from the stands in a joint protest by supporters of both clubs.

The first-minute hold-up to the game was caused by the action from home fans disgruntled by the reign of Charlton owner Roland Duchatelet, and visiting Sky Blues supporters disenchanted by the running of their club by hedge fund group Sisu.

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