Oldham Athletic player Hallam Hope has been hospitalised after a ‘vicious assault’ in the club car park, it was confirmed on Monday.
The Latics fell to a 2-0 National League defeat at home to table-toppers Chesterfield on Saturday afternoon thanks to early goals from Joe Quigley and Jeff King.
The result saw John Sheridan’s side fall down to 14th in the table after seven matches, with just two wins so far this season.
Hope was among the starters but couldn’t help produce a comeback for the home side. After the final whistle, Oldham claim that the 28-year-old was physically attacked in the car park outside Boundary Park.
Hallam Hope required hospital treatment after being ‘viciously assaulted’ in the staff car park at Boundary Parkhttps://t.co/fQegppeMsA
— My Oldham (@MyOldhamUK) September 5, 2022
Oldham Athletic is sorry to have to report that our player, Hallam Hope, was the victim of a vicious assault on Saturday evening.
The assault took place in the staff car park following the game against Chesterfield. Hallam sustained serious injuries which required hospital treatment and he will be out of action for some weeks.
The matter has been reported to the Police and we have provided CCTV footage in relation to the incident.
Whilst the investigation is continuing Oldham Athletic will make no further comment on the incident.
The club is supporting Hallam and will continue to do so. We wish him a speedy recovery from a dreadful experience.
CHESTERFIELD STATEMENT:
The following club statement has been issued:
Following an incident which took place after Saturday’s game at Oldham Athletic, we are aware of an allegation relating to an un-named Chesterfield player.
We are assisting Greater Manchester Police with their enquiries. As this is an ongoing investigation, no further comment will be made at this stage.
– STATEMEND ENDS –
This also comes after fans were fighting in a field nearby the stadium after the same game, police having to intervene, it’s not reported however if there were any arrests made.
A video along with photos have been uploaded showing just what went on, policing has been slammed while some claim the ‘away fans should have been kept in the stadium longer’ and ‘segregation needed to be better’.
Batons were apparently used by officers to try and defuse the situation, however there was so many fooligans that it became to hard to handle it would seem.
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Twitter users gave their reaction after Oldham player Hallam Hope is hospitalised after a ‘vicious assault’ in the club car park…
@LRbix: No one should go through this, hoping for a speedy recovery to Hallam Hope from a Gateshead fan! 🙏
@1895_TF: been the only half decent player this season aswell grim that
@julestheblue: Awful news. How they find whoever was responsible soon. Get well soon @HallamHope you’ll be missed – probably our best player so far
@gazapalooza: Get Oldham Yoof on the case. Disgusting.
@matt_meyrick: Really terrible. Been best player so far and a great guy. Get well soon
@AdiWilliams1970: All the very best wishes for a speedy recovery #HallamHope. Fingers crossed they find and arrest those responsible soon so they get what they deserve!
@ChrisJStott19: This is desperately sad and shocking news. Despicable behaviour. I hope Hallam suffers no long term effects and the perpetrator is dealt with by the full force of the law. #oafc
@MaccaTheFourth: Utterly vile, sub-human behaviour. Whoever did this just daubed a big target on their back and will be better handing themselves in now before their name starts circulating around the town. More importantly, all the best to Hallam Hope who has been outstanding so far #oafc
@BradleyKnowles1: Shocking news this especially when he was playing so well. Surely can’t be a fan #oafc
@laurammu68: As an @ChesterfieldFC fan I wish your player a speedy recovery and that whoever is responsible is caught quickly and receives a suitably servers punishment.
@stfcjosh: Jesus Christ wtf is this world these days, speedy recovery hallam
@adrianpshaw: Absolutely Awful @HallamHope no one should through that. Get well soon. Hopefully the CCTV will be released soon and we can get those who did it
@Alex_Wr1ght: Been our best player this season, get well soon lad @HallamHope
@uns_phil: Truly dreadful news, wishing Hallam all the very best. Hope that the offender is caught and dealt with appropriately by the police/ courts. No place for this behaviour at OAFC.
@MarcFeighery: Wow, this is awful. Wishing you well and a speedy recovery!!
@granny_flanny: Oh my God! That is disgusting. I’m so sorry for Hallam. He’s the nicest fella. Wishing him a speedy recovery. I hope the horrible creatures who hurt him are soon apprehended.
@niklitwinenko: WTAF?!?! 😡🤬😡🤬7
@AntP704: WTF let’s hope we find out who did it to him before the cops
@Sco77yR: Wishing you a speedy recovery Hallam. Can’t believe what’s happen. I hope the police catch who was responsible
@SteveB2909: What a world we live in! Disgusting this. Get well soon Hallam.
@HarryBlack_11: Absolutely disgusting. I hope who ever the culprits are, are caught and dealt with accordingly. Speedy recovery @HallamHope 💙🧡
@caunce_owen: Hopefully @gmpolice do something useful for once and find the perpetrators
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