Stevenage fans were slammed for treatment towards hospitalised Wycombe players with huge stoppage time played in the League One fixture.
Jamie Reid grabbed the only goal of the game as Boro came away with a 1-0 win at Adams Park, but it was overshadowed by serious injuries to Chairboys forward Brandon Hanlan and defensive midfielder Luke Leahy.
This led to around 30 minutes of stoppage time being added over the course of the match, which didn’t finish until 5:41pm.
First, Hanlan was grappled to the ground by Stevenage captain Carl Piregianni, sustaining a horrific shoulder injury just before half time and being stretchered off after he landed heavily following an aerial battle with Piergianni. A free kick was given to Stevenage, as Hanlan required oxygen with Piergianni, who escaping a booking.
Foul given against Wycombe.
Go figure.#WYCvSTE pic.twitter.com/2iTUaSNIZ6— Wycombe Wanderers Gibraltar (@WWFCGibraltar) November 11, 2023
It’s good to see many fans slamming a section of the Stevenage supporters for their behaviour at Adams Park today.#Chairboys #Boro 👇https://t.co/dIJQKCWOXZ
— James Richings (@James_BFP) November 11, 2023
On the 45th minute, Wycombe come close to opening the scoring as a headed effort crashes against the crossbar.
There were 14 minutes of additional time in the first half, and right at the end of that, Kane Hemmings touched the ball down beautifully before sending a low cross to Jamie Reid who fired home to give Boro the lead.
On the 86th minute, there was another long stoppage in play as a second stretcher was brought onto the field for Wycombe player Leahy, receiving medical assistance before going off.
Stevenage saw out the remainder of the game to stay in the playoff places as Wycombe dropped to 12th.
8⃣1⃣ – This is now getting serious.
Leahy took a whack in the head when a Stevenage cross came in, and he was lying face down in the turf for a good few seconds.
Players realised the severity of the issue and the medics are on the pitch.
🟦 0-1🟥https://t.co/CYVtSE8aay
— James Richings (@James_BFP) November 11, 2023
The thing that concerned me the most was how Leahy was face-down in the turf for nearly 10 seconds before the ref noticed.
These seconds are vital.
Stevenage fans can be heard saying ‘hurry up’.#Chairboys
— James Richings (@James_BFP) November 11, 2023
There’s going to be another lengthy stoppage as Leahy is still receiving treatment.
Must say, a section of the Stevebagfe fans behind the Wycombe goal where Leahy is receiving treatment have acted appallingly.
A serious medical situation and there’s no empathy.#Chairboys
— James Richings (@James_BFP) November 11, 2023
FT: Wycombe Wanderers 0-1 Stevenage.
Forget the game, forget the result, we wish both @B_Hanlan and @lukeleahy a speedy recovery.
Stevenage’s fans should be ashamed of the way they behaved when Leahy was being treated.
Disgusting.
— James Richings (@James_BFP) November 11, 2023
Both Brandon Hanlan and Luke Leahy have been taken to hospital for assessment after sustaining injuries in today’s game.
We are relieved to report that Luke is conscious and undergoing treatment.
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) November 11, 2023
Case and point of how they conducted themselves. https://t.co/CmQyLRrCK3
— James Richings (@James_BFP) November 11, 2023
Steve Evans: “We were told that Wycombe wanted the game to be abandoned.
“It’s 1-0 with eight minutes to go and they want the game stopped.
“We’d been calling off games every Saturday if players went down with a head knock.”#Chairboys https://t.co/hlLlq8UM3h
— James Richings (@James_BFP) November 11, 2023
Both Brandon Hanlan and Luke Leahy have been discharged from hospital and are resting at home.
The club treats head injuries in particular with the utmost caution and we thank those who handled the situation with dignity and respect, and those who have sent well wishes. pic.twitter.com/ZgpHgTGWbo
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) November 12, 2023
Matt Bloomfield said: “Both boys are in hospital. Brands has a knee injury, Lukey was responsive by the time he reached the ambulance but there was a really worrying time on the pitch. It was tough for our players to deal with.
“I’ve heard we were accused of trying to get the game called off. That’s not the case. I’m disgusted by what I’ve witnessed this afternoon.”
As mentioned, Stevenage fans were slammed for the treatment towards hospitalised Wycombe players…
@chapmanio: They weren’t much better walking out from the ground, lots of abuse & attempts to start fights – even with people trying to get their young kid away from them! A day to forget for many reasons.
@RussWWFC: Nasty fans, might have even trump Milton Keynes as the vilest ever visiting fans at Adams Park.
@walkerb728: Applause after your fans boo’ed – classy, real classy 🙄
@JRUTW72: Applause after calling for a player to be sent off while another is on the floor in SERIOUS trouble. Fucking dreadful. Should all be ashamed.
@DanClarkPR: Not reporting the shouts of hurry up while Leahy was knocked out on the ground? Your supporters are absolute scum.
@chrislaz95: Stevenage fans an absolute disgrace to the game today, a player down receiving lengthy treatment with a huddle supporting him clearly stating it’s a serious injury and you act and chant like that. Sums you lot up, Waddle off home you mongs
@J87Bailey: Stevenage are a disgusting team right through to their fans. Never seen a player give away a free kick by being RKOd. None of the stevenage players had any remorse can all do one.
@benstenner2: Result irrelevant after that one…even now after two very serious injuries the stevenage fans think its funny to goad and gloat.. its a disgrace.. they did nothing today but to try and injure our players and the referee allowed it to happen 0 control from minute 1 to 130
@arranw_: Horrible day. Best of wishes to Brandon and Luke, hoping both are ok. Stevenage fans should be ashamed. Chanting while a players clearly in a very bad way. Dickheads
@willjewell10: Stevenage fans today were classless and f*cking disgusting! A player was in a serious medical condition on the pitch and you couldn’t have given any less of a f*ck! Some things are bigger than football!
@max49550013: Stevenage fans are a disgrace. #wwfc
@JefferiesCallum: Stevenage fans are a disgrace to football
@alandkent11: @stevenagefc your fans were an absolute disgrace today inside and out of Adam’s park. Hopefully you will deal with these wanna be heroes. When you have the police agreeing with my comments you know it’s not just disgruntled Wycombe fans having a Moan.
@WycombeComanche: Scummy, scummy club. Disgusting behaviour from your fans.
@Christianhudss: Booing a seriously injured player 👏 some class u lot have fucking wankers
@LuxAete53115345: The player had a serious head injury and was having fits on the turf…. and you lot boo him. Disgraceful ✌️ You’re literally the most pathetic fans I’ve ever seen. Just subhuman scumbaggery.
@josiejo656: Shocking behaviour by @StevenageFC fans. Serious injury to our player. Classless but typical of them
@SimonDa98273075: Classy fans you’ve got Boro
@chapmanio: Pretty embarrassing stuff from the @StevenageFC fans.
That’s a disgusting @StevenageFC sort this out 🤬 https://t.co/z2QOwVuuHu
— The Wycombe Zone (@TheWycombeZone) November 11, 2023
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