Fans Call for Amateur Player to Be Banned for Life After Sickening Video Emerges
An amateur footballer has been condemned for his shocking elbow on a fellow player in a game, with the police investigating the incident.
The fixture between Welsh sides Trearddur Bay and Porthmadog FC on January 17 has gained plenty of attention online following a disgusting incident.
Trearddur Bay's Tom Taylor can be seen elbowing an opposition player straight in the face in a moment of madness.
The elbow connected clean on the Porthmadog FC player, who seemingly went unconscious in a worrying sequence.
Advert
Match data shows referee Richard Gwyn Edwards did not brandish any red cards during the fixture, which hosts Porthmadog FC won 3-2.
Trearddur Bay have since suspended Taylor with immediate effect following his sickening actions on the pitch.
They also confirmed it is now the subject of a police investigation.
WARNING: This article contains video footage that some may find distressing.
A statement read: "Trearddur Bay wish to confirm that it has suspended Tom Taylor from immediate effect following an incident between tbfc and Porthmadog fc yesterday.
"As the matter is subject to a police investigation the club will not be making any further comment at this stage save that the club in no way condones the use of unlawful behaviour by its staff or players."
People online slammed Taylor's blow as they called for authorities to issue a lifetime ban.
One X user wrote: "Please tell me the ref saw this?! That’s an absolute shocker!!"
A second said: "Forget that...the POLICE should be shown this. Its not sport. Its assault."
A third added: "Who cares about the ref, this guy will be banned for a lifetime and hopefully serve some time."
The incident is also being reviewed by the Football Association of Wales (FAW), who are aware of what happened during the Ardal North West League contest between the amateur teams.
They added: "Tier three matches fall under the jurisdiction of the FAW. The FAW is aware of the incident and will be reviewing it."
SPORTbible has contacted The Football Association of Wales for comment.
Topics: Fan Reactions, Football
Nasir Jabbar