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| Football officials are waiting for a referee's report into a coin-throwing incident which left an FA Cup match official needing hospital treatment. | Football officials are waiting for a referee's report into a coin-throwing incident which left an FA Cup match official needing hospital treatment. |
| The Football Association of Wales (FAW) is expecting the report into Newport County's match against Swansea to be ready by Tuesday at the latest. | The Football Association of Wales (FAW) is expecting the report into Newport County's match against Swansea to be ready by Tuesday at the latest. |
| Newport County condemned the "moronic" coin-thrower and said they expected to be "severely punished" over the attack. | Newport County condemned the "moronic" coin-thrower and said they expected to be "severely punished" over the attack. |
| Club chairman Chris Blight said he was "angry and disappointed". | Club chairman Chris Blight said he was "angry and disappointed". |
| The game was held up for eight minutes after fourth official Alan Sheffield was hit by a coin thrown from the crowd. | The game was held up for eight minutes after fourth official Alan Sheffield was hit by a coin thrown from the crowd. |
| He had to be removed on a stretcher and needed seven stitches and an operation at Royal Gwent Hospital. | He had to be removed on a stretcher and needed seven stitches and an operation at Royal Gwent Hospital. |
| The FAW and the police are both looking at the incident. It follows two coin-throwing incidents at Premiership games the previous weekend when Arsenal's Robin van Persie and Fulham's Claus Jensen were hit during matches at West Ham and Fulham. | The FAW and the police are both looking at the incident. It follows two coin-throwing incidents at Premiership games the previous weekend when Arsenal's Robin van Persie and Fulham's Claus Jensen were hit during matches at West Ham and Fulham. |
| I'm ashamed of what's happened and I can only apologise openly to everybody involved Chris BlightNewport County chairman | I'm ashamed of what's happened and I can only apologise openly to everybody involved Chris BlightNewport County chairman |
| Speaking to BBC Wales, Mr Blight said the incident had been on his mind constantly all weekend. | Speaking to BBC Wales, Mr Blight said the incident had been on his mind constantly all weekend. |
| "I'm ashamed of what's happened and I can only apologise openly to everybody involved, the referee, the linesman and the fourth official," he said. | "I'm ashamed of what's happened and I can only apologise openly to everybody involved, the referee, the linesman and the fourth official," he said. |
| "I have spoken to Alan Sheffield at some length. He gave me a breakdown of what happened and I'm pleased to say he seems to be making steady progress." | "I have spoken to Alan Sheffield at some length. He gave me a breakdown of what happened and I'm pleased to say he seems to be making steady progress." |
| The incident happened just after Newport County manager Peter Beadle was sent off by referee Tony Bates after complaining about Swansea's second goal. | The incident happened just after Newport County manager Peter Beadle was sent off by referee Tony Bates after complaining about Swansea's second goal. |
| Mr Blight said Mr Beadle was the "focus of my attention" on Sunday, and agreed the manager's behaviour had not been acceptable, but added like many managers he "wears his heart on his sleeve". | |
| He said: "I'm very pleased that some of the good fans of Newport who were actually on that terrace seem to be coming forward with names of possible perpetrators that were involved in that incident. | He said: "I'm very pleased that some of the good fans of Newport who were actually on that terrace seem to be coming forward with names of possible perpetrators that were involved in that incident. |
| "I only hope that the information that's brought forward can be given to the police and that will have some success." | "I only hope that the information that's brought forward can be given to the police and that will have some success." |
| Det Insp Steve Webber from Gwent Police said an investigation into the incident was continuing. | |
| "We are liaising closely with the club in an effort to trace the offenders. As part of our intelligence gathering we will be examining footage taken by our own evidence gathering teams as well as other television coverage," he said. | |
| "I ask anyone with information that could assist to call us on 01633 838111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111." | |
| Officers are also investigating some disturbances which occurred towards the end of the game and said they would be making further enquiries to identify offenders. | |
| 'Responsibility' | 'Responsibility' |
| Welsh Premier League referee Steve Hames said incidents of this sort made it more difficult to attract referees into the game. | Welsh Premier League referee Steve Hames said incidents of this sort made it more difficult to attract referees into the game. |
| "It's on the increase unfortunately," he said. | "It's on the increase unfortunately," he said. |
| "The problem I've got as referee and recruiting referees is that currently I'm looking after 10 referees under 20 in my area, and some of the questions I have had this weekend from the parents have obviously caused me some concern. | "The problem I've got as referee and recruiting referees is that currently I'm looking after 10 referees under 20 in my area, and some of the questions I have had this weekend from the parents have obviously caused me some concern. |
| "I don't think people realise the responsibility they have got as players and managers. | "I don't think people realise the responsibility they have got as players and managers. |
| "Welsh referees all accept that you're going to get a bit of verbal abuse from the stands. This type of thing - I have got two sons who referee and this incident worries me as a parent as well." | "Welsh referees all accept that you're going to get a bit of verbal abuse from the stands. This type of thing - I have got two sons who referee and this incident worries me as a parent as well." |