Chesterfield player attacked by fans

Chesterfield captain Ian Evatt said he was "punched, kicked and spat on" on the pitch by rival fans after the League One club's defeat at Preston.
Evatt claimed he was attacked after the Spireites were beaten 3-0 in the second leg of their play-off semi-final at Deepdale to lose 4-0 on aggregate.
The 33-year-old used to play for Blackpool, Preston's Lancashire rivals.
"To be attacked on a football pitch and fear for your safety is an absolute disgrace," Evatt tweeted.
Chesterfield said the defender had given a statement to police "following an alleged assault as he left the pitch, surrounded by fans".
Lancashire Police confirmed to BBC Sport that a Chesterfield player had contacted them to report an alleged assault.
Preston are yet to comment.
Evatt played for Blackpool for six years from 2007 to 2013 and helped the club win promotion to the Premier League.
Chesterfield assistant manager Leam Richardson said Evatt's time at Blackpool was no excuse.
He said: "The game's played in a great manner and Preston have had a really positive result as a club.
"The rivalry, you can't underestimate that, but to lay hands on people as supporters is a disgrace."

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