Swindon Town boss says players were "physically and verbally abused" after Port Vale loss

The Robins missed out on a chance to play at Wembley after losing 6-5 on penalties

Last weekend's game at the County Ground saw Swindon going into the second leg with an advantage
Author: Olivia MounsorPublished 20th May 2022
Last updated 31st May 2022

It wasn't the night Swindon Town and their fans were hoping for - after they ended up missing out on a trip to Wembley.

The Robins drew 2-all on aggregate over the two legs, meaning it came down to penalties, ending on 6-5 to Vale.

Vale fans invaded the pitch after the last penalty and footage appears to show some in an altercation with Ben Garner's players.

In a tweet, the club say the loss "will hurt for a while".

We spoke with some fans who watched the game from home, at a live-streaming event for supporters who didn't travel to Vale Park.

They shared their support for the club, saying "they've done a fantastic job, we've got to look at ourselves with immense pride and we're going in the right direction. So hopefully, next season, we will challenge again. If not the playoffs, we will get automatic promotion. I guarantee it".

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