Ebbsfleet United goalkeeper jumps into crowd and ‘does a Cantona’ after draw with Boreham Wood

Ebbsfleet United goalkeeper jumps into crowd and ‘does a Cantona’ after draw with Boreham Wood
There was chaos at the end of Boreham Wood’s 0-0 draw with Ebbsfleet at Meadow Park in the National League.When the full-time whistle sounded, Ebbsfleet goalkeeper Nathan Ashmore jumped in with the home supporters in an attempt to confront abusive fans.

But there's a fracas in the crowd now. Referee trying to restore order with players standing by close in.— Ebbsfleet United FC (@EUFCofficial) November 17, 2018

Never witnessed a scene like that, Ebbsfleet keeper has done an absolute Cantona, jumping the hoardings into the fans. If a fan had jumped on the pitch, theyd have been arrested. He cant be all there, head gone!— Tom Laskowski (@tom_laskowski) November 17, 2018

Ugly schemes at the end of the game as Ebbsfleet keeper Nathan Ashmore jumped into the Boreham Wood fans on the whistle.Plenty of other players from both sides followed, not clear how things started or who was & wasnt playing peacemaker.FT: @BOREHAM_WOODFC 0 @EUFCofficial 0 pic.twitter.com/VzNKUUdffW— Ollie Bayliss (@Ollie_Bayliss) November 17, 2018

Not the worst 0-0 I've been to, but things certainly livened up after the match when the Ebbsfleet keeper decided to jump into the home end and take on the Wood Army!— Steve Pye (@1980sSportsBlog) November 17, 2018

Fans were shocked at what they witnessed and one even tweeted: “Never witnessed a scene like that, Ebbsfleet keeper has done an absolute Cantona, jumping the hoardings into the fans,” in reference to Manchester United forward Eric Cantona’s scuffle with Crystal Palace fans in 1995.Boreham Wood report say the situation was contained when “two sensible home fans and our quick response stewards restrained the irate keeper and averted any actual trouble from occurring.”A few days earlier, Eastleigh fan Martin Lombardi was fined 650 and ordered to pay 600 compensation to Ashmore for shouting foul language towards the Ebbsfleet goalkeeper during a match in April. He was also told to pay 300 costs and 65 victim surcharge.However, the club have said there was no element of racial abuse from their fans on Saturday. “We have ascertained from our enquiries, that some supporters behind the goal were calling him a ‘nonce,’ and commenting on his weight, as he went about his normal goalkeeping duties, and especially when he took his goal kicks.“We genuinely wish to apologise to Nathan and want to reassure people, that though this incident was hurtful to him as an individual, and is not acceptable it was in no way racial, as some fans have speculated.“In truth, the make up of our club, our squad, our staff and the fact that we reside in cosmopolitan North London and South Herts, would make that accusation quite ridiculous. As a club, we have prided ourselves and ensured over many, many years, that our employment policies regarding our day to day staff, our playing staff and the make up of our coaching staff and academy scholars, that we are a totally inclusive organisation.2

Nathan Ashmore jumped into where the Boreham Wood fans were standing to confront the abusive supporters

“We are totally colour blind, gender blind and do not tolerate any form of religious bigotry. We simply look for the right people, with the correct attitude, discipline and desire, whenever we employ staff. We would also operate a zero tolerance of any supporter found guilty of any racial overtones. In light of the incident today, we can only give you any further facts, as and when they are verified.“We will neither blow the situation up nor will we play it down. We already recognise, that It is not acceptable for any goalkeeper to be called names as such, our football safety officer began a thorough investigation and that investigation started directly after todays game.“We do however feel that it was a shame that Nathan felt compelled to jump the safety barrier, as it inflamed the situation. It was a situation that could have been much better controlled, if he had simply pointed out the name callers to a steward as his actions put himself and others in harms way. That said, we do understand that logical thinking when emotions are running high, is not always possible.2

The goalkeeper was restrained, preventing the incident from escalating even further

“Luckily, we can report, after the chief stewards debrief, was that two sensible home fans and our quick response stewards restrained the irate keeper and averted any actual trouble from occurring. The fact other players from both sides felt the need to get a closer look is also regrettable but for all those who watch football, that was nothing more than we see every week, when the handbag brigade start to push and shove each other at a corner and nothing more“We are though asking for anyone who saw this incident, or anyone who has footage or information to come forward in confidence and give a statement to our football safety officer. We will ensure that any supporter found to be behaving in a manner not conducive to an inclusive family club will be banned immediately.”

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Brawl erupts as Ebbsfleet goalkeeper jumps into stand to fight Boreham fans and is then backed up by team-mates the end of Boreham Wood's 0-0 draw against Ebbsfleet at Meadow Park in the
Brawl breaks out as Ebbsfleet goalkeeper is joined in fight

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ALL hell broke free on the finish of Boreham Wooden's 0-Zero draw towards Ebbsfleet at Meadow Park within the Nationwide League. Following the full-time whistle, Fleet goalkeeper Nathan Ashmore jumped in with the house supporters as a mass brawl shortly ensued.
Brawl erupts as Ebbsfleet goalkeeper jumps into stand to

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Ebbsfleet United went on to win the Kent Senior Cup in the same season, with a 4-0 victory over Cray Wanderers on 26 July 2008. After one year of ownership a majority of MyFC members failed to renew, with membership numbers dropping from a peak of 32,000 at the time of the takeover to just over 9,000 on deadline day 2009.

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Ebbsfleet United goalkeeper jumps into crowd and 'does a Cantona' after draw with Boreham Wood. Nathan Ashmore had been getting abuse from the home fans and, at full-time, jumped in to where
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Brawl breaks out as Ebbsfleet goalkeeper is joined in fight with crowd by team-mates in Boreham Wood draw 'DONE A CANTONA' Shot-stopper Nathan Ashmore jumped in with the Boreham supporters at Meadow Park after the 0-0 stalemate
Brawl breaks out as Ebbsfleet goalkeeper is joined in fight

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Ebbsfleet United goalkeeper jumps into crowd and 'does a

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Boreham Wood goalless draw with visitors Ebbsfleet United in the National League was marred after trouble broke out between the players and the fans yesterday. Following the full time whistle, Fleet's keeper Nathan Ashmore jumped into the home fans to confront a fan that had been abusing him.
Brawl breaks out as Ebbsfleet goalkeeper is joined in

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YouTube Ebbsfleet goalkeeper Nathan Ashmore jumped in with Boreham Wooden followers after the sportYouTube Ashmore, 28, confronted followers after his aspect drew Zero-Zero at Meadow ParkGamers from each groups joined in on the mayhem because the state of affairs shortly descended into chaos.
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Video: Ebbsfleet players fight Boreham Wood fans after draw

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ALL hell broke loose at the end of Boreham Wood's 0-0 draw against Ebbsfleet at Meadow Park in the National League. Following the full-time whistle, Fleet goalkeeper Nathan Ashmore jumped in with the home supporters as a mass brawl quickly ensued.
VIDEO: Ebbsfleet players jump into crowd as 'fight' breaks

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There were some shocking scenes following the final whistle after Ebbsfleet's draw with Boreham Wood with Ebbsfleet players fighting Boreham Wood fans. jumped into the crowd and a large brawl
Brawl erupts as Ebbsfleet goalkeeper jumps into stand to