A Derby fan reportedly invaded the pitch and threw punches at centre back Kelvin Wilson at the away derby between The Rams and Nottingham Forest on Saturday January 17.
Eyewitnesses were unsure if any of the punches made conatct with the player but it was reported that police dealt with the incident swiftly.
A Derby fan just came on the pitch and appeared to throw a few punches at Wilson. Not sure any landed. Police dealt with it swiftly.
— Paul Taylor (@nottmtails) January 17, 2015
Forest fans were also getting in trouble with security as one supporter took a snap shot of a screen at the match appearing to show a Forest fan put in a headlock by four stewards for celebrating a last minute goal.
Nottingham Forest fan put in a headlock by 4 stewards for celebrating a last minute goal at your local rivals.. pic.twitter.com/LPITQSzlB3
— Football Away Days (@FBAwayDays) January 17, 2015
Derby had taken an early lead through an own goal from Henri Lansbury and looked to be in charge at half time.
But a spectacular injury time strike from Ben Osborn helped Nottingham Forest claw their way back from behind and claim a dramatic 2-1 win at Derby County, to take some of the pressure off under fire boss Stuart Pearce.
