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20th Oct 2013

GIF: Linesman hit with smoke bomb as Spurs fans celebrate goal

Man of the moment Andros Townsend grabbed the opening goal today against Aston Villa, but it was the subsequent celebrations that will grab more of the headlines.

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Man of the moment Andros Townsend grabbed the opening goal today against Aston Villa, but it was the subsequent celebrations that will grab more of the headlines.

Fresh from his England goal and new Spurs contract, not to mention the furore over Roy Hodgson’s half-time team talk during the week, Townsend opened the scoring at Villa Park, but it was the aftermath that will come under scrutiny after David Bryan was hit with a smoke bomb from the Spurs section of the crowd.

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Hat-tip to 101greatgoals

Thankfully the linesman was unhurt,  but the incident is almost certain to be investigated by the FA, with early reports suggesting that the perpetrator had been identified by stewards and led out of the stand.

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