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Sheffield United footballer Billy Sharp slams 'scumbag' who headbutted the ex-Nottingham Forest star in playoff pitch invasion and says 'one mindless idiot ruined an unbelievable night of football'

Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp has branded the Nottingham Forest fan who headbutted him during a pitch invasion after the Championship play-off semi-final last night a 'scumbag'.

The stocky supporter in yellow broke away from the celebrations to charge headfirst into Sharp who was standing with his arms crossed in the technical area at the City Ground.

Footage of the incident was captured live on Sky Sports and shows Sharp being floored having not seen his attacker coming.

Mr Sharp, who previously played for Forest, needed stitches and police have arrested a man, 31, on suspicion of assault.