Police are to investigate after a commentator was allegedly ‘PUNCHED’ as Wrexham went on to lose to Grimsby in the playoff semi final.
Grimsby Town secured another dramatic extra time win to cause a huge blow to Wrexham’s hopes of finally getting promoted from the National League.
Paul Mullin’s penalty gave Wrexham the lead but John McAtee levelled, only for Luke Waterfall to put Grimsby ahead.
Remarkable 5-4 win for @officialgtfc at Wrexham.
Paul Hurst joins @JohnTondeur to give @HumbersideSport his reaction.#GTFC pic.twitter.com/4m0xaB9L5l
— David Burns (@bbcburnsy) May 28, 2022
Ben Tozer and Mullin made it 3-2, before Ryan Taylor and Mani Dieseruvwe restored Grimsby’s advantage, but Jordan Davies equalised to make it 4-4 and take it into extra time.
Waterfall netted a 119th-winner for Grimsby, who had beaten Notts County in extra-time in the play-off eliminator in midweek.
Grimsby now take on Solihull Moors in the final at West Ham’s London Stadium on Sunday, the 5th of June.
John Tondeur, a Grimsby supporter, was working for the BBC at the Racecourse Ground as the Welsh outfit were beaten 5-4 after extra-time in a thrilling fifth tier clash.
But after the final whistle, the radio broadcaster tweeted: “Well probably the most exciting game I’ve ever commentated on and certainly the first time I’ve been punched while commentating!
“For those asking I’m absolutely fine but only because the perpetrator wasn’t a great shot.
“A report will go to Wrexham if only to stop it happening again.
“A shame because both sets of fans were brilliant.”
He then told BBC Sport: “It was a completely isolated incident and I won’t let it spoil the memory of a brilliant football match.
“Wrexham is a fantastic football club with good staff and fans and I look forward to visiting again – hopefully with both clubs in the Football League.”
North Wales Police confirmed they had received a report of an alleged assault on a radio commentator and now the authorities are appealing for witnesses.
A club spokesman for Wrexham said: “We have acted swiftly to gather as much information as we can, and have passed it to North Wales Police, who we will work closely with on this matter.”
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Fans reacted with police to investigate after the commentator was ‘PUNCHED’ as Wrexham lose to Grimsby…
@Becur24: hope you are ok
@markjamestattoo: Hope you’re ok John?
@GrimTim_GTID: Hope you’re ok JT 😮 Hopefully the adrenaline will have been the perfect antidote #UTM
@topicking: Oh that’s awful, I hope you are ok.
@JaseIves: Very poor that, pleased you’re ok. And well done on todays commentary – excellently covered as always. Croft’s ‘yessss!! when we scored..😂😂 #utm
@oldcleeful: Hope you’re OK John! Hope the culprit has been caught and dealt with ..
@LincolnMariner: JT that’s shocking!!! Sorry to hear it.
@fearlessidzine: Not condoned here. Hope you are ok.
@caymanmo: So sorry to hear this John – just doing your job which is so appreciated by us exiles. Hope you are ok and hope you’re commentating for London. #UTM
@BartonBank: Hopefully CCTV spotted it.
@oldcleeful: Hope you’re OK John! Hope the culprit has been caught and dealt with ..
@LloydMariner: Appalling
@Mikebenton1Mike: Ryan or Rob?
@harryt84: This is appalling 😡 so sorry this happened. Also have to question HOW a fan got into the comms area.
@AaronBroome25: Hope your okay John
@thisisdavidbell: @VancityReynolds et al take this very seriously. Glad you are OK. Keep up the great work.
@FionaWells8: Lord Tondeur got a smack in the chops??? 😳😳😳 Hope the other guy came off worse…..Hope you are ok John and your report is taken very seriously.
@chalkey1973: Chat shit get banged ?
@GeordieMariner: If you sort 10 tickets out for the final can get 10 CBP to be your protection all day Utm hope you’re ok
@TonyJoannou: Goodness! I am a Stockport County fan, not that it matters in the context of this message, and loved the game but I am shocked that you were punched. We all get passionate but there have to be limits and self control and friendly rivalry must remain as just that.
@kensdavies: That’s a disgrace – embarrassed on behalf of all normal Wrexham supporters
@simonwxm: Glad you are ok. Sorry that’s happened. Hopefully the perpetrator can be found and banned. Good luck in the final.
@nathanjfuller: This isn’t what real @Wrexham_AFC fans ever want to see. Hope it hasn’t put you off our great club, best of luck in the final.
@HypnoSpiralCris: Watched the match but always listen to your commentary too. Sorry to hear this and sincerely hope you’re OK.
@1901MainStand: Any comment @Wrexham_AFC @TheVanaramaNL @VancityReynolds. Commentator assaulted #gtfc
@emmamumby23: Hope you’re ok? You are our lifeline when we can’t get to the games 🖤🤍⚽️
@Kellarooo: Disgusting. Hope you’re ok.
@NickNickrob: Bloody hell m8 glad you’re ok. Real shame as Wrexham fans seemed to be great supporters
@jhowes17: Wow, that’s shocking to hear. Glad he wasn’t a good fighter but what an absolute disgrace he is.
@AndrewR43441645: Disgraceful and shocking John .Hope you are ok. Actions of an idiot spoilt a great day that you should remember for the right reasons.
@WrexhamAFC4: Sorry to hear that John, we’ve had a few idiots this season and I’m confident this one will get identified and banned
@stevegedge: Football trouble is operating in a different way to the 1970s and 80s.
@kirky949: That’s shocking, let’s hope they can find the idiot and get him a ban.
@Gittin_old: Sorry to read this John. There are some headcases around unfortunately. Best of luck in the final – proper club, I hope you make it!
@AEcelson: Sorry to hear this. Clearly the manager wasn’t the only bad loser.
@2jonkershaw: I thought you were joking! Hope you’re ok, John.
@Davesquires42: Sending apologies John, we are a friendly fanbase and I’m sure the club will support finding the culprit
Oh it certainly was!
— John Tondeur (@JohnTondeur) May 28, 2022
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