Town have praised Peterborough United and police for the way they dealt with the fan who spat at Wes Burns while the Blues’ wideman was celebrating Town’s first goal in their 3-0 win at the Weston Homes Stadium.

Burns celebrated in front of the home support, who earlier had berated him while he was on the ground having taken a knock, and one fan ran down the terrace to the front and was caught on camera spitting at the Wales international.

The supporter was arrested before half-time with Peterborough releasing a statement via social media.

Following the game, a Town spokesman praised the way Posh handled the situation: “Peterborough couldn’t have dealt with the matter any better, they dealt with it swiftly, promptly and that’s the end of the matter in terms of the club.

“Obviously we don’t think it’s acceptable that supporters want to spit or get involved with players but we can’t thank Peterborough and the authorities more for how well they dealt with it, and that should be the end of the matter.”

Photo: Matchday Images

BlueBoots added 18:53 - Apr 22 Gentleman!!!!! :^D
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Barty added 19:07 - Apr 22 Toss pot
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TimmyH added 19:18 - Apr 22 What a sad bloke...by the look of him quicker going down the steps not so going back :) oh forgot he won't have that seat from now on!
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Umros added 19:26 - Apr 22 Not suprised….Peterborough is full of melts !
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CavendishBlue added 19:33 - Apr 22 If that's what their gentlemen are like......
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Steelmonkey added 19:37 - Apr 22 So have they banned for life from attending any more matches?
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Guthrum added 19:38 - Apr 22 He's no gentleman!
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ArnieM added 19:56 - Apr 22 By looks of it he couldn't even manage a decent attempt at spitting.
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warwickblue added 19:57 - Apr 22 If the wretched man escapes with only a lifetime ban, he's getting off lightly. Criminal prosecution must be being considered. These things are important. Standards matter.
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Karlosfandangal added 20:36 - Apr 22 It's not just him look around him all the fans doing w@@ker signs up yours sign. It's a game of football and your grown men……. Guess people can't be nice anymore. I am living near Peterbrough and I am not a melt Umros 😂😂😂 I am Greece at the minute and some of my mate were it's only Peterbrough you don't need to run away…..at the end got messages from them say Walton was brilliant and what a good team Town were. Sad world if football is the most important thing

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Ebantiass added 20:42 - Apr 22 Muppet got what he deserves
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leftie1972 added 20:55 - Apr 22 Hopefully he gets a ban and we all move on.
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Suffolkboy added 21:59 - Apr 22 Excellent and prompt action ,publicly described in a restrained and dignified manner ,which of itself belittles the offending individual . Let's hope the follow through equally defends and supports decent standards ,and effects suitable punishment . By the way, well done to all concerned – especially Town producing a fine win ! COYB
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ThaiBlue added 22:22 - Apr 22 Is he related to carragher
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Bert added 22:29 - Apr 22 Hardly Posh was it.
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Rozeeboy74 added 22:33 - Apr 22 Same goons that were trying to start a fight at Cambridge probably.
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Bomber added 00:17 - Apr 23 Umros what that guy did was totally unacceptable but no need to call people from Peterborough "melts". I am from Peterborough & supported Town for 45 years so thanks for insulting a fellow fan!!!!!
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Bazza8564 added 08:02 - Apr 23 Fair play to Boro' for getting it dealt with and getting that statement out. Too much good going on to waste any more time on such a pathetic little man
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OliveR16 added 08:44 - Apr 23 A simple improvement that would largely solve this issue would be that goal celebrations should be restricted to the playing area.
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AustriaBlue added 10:37 - Apr 23 By the look of his technique, he would be better suited to a Llama farm.
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Lightningboy added 11:09 - Apr 23 A ban?!...should make him watch Peterborough home & away for the rest of his days.
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itfchorry added 13:23 - Apr 23 Absolutely disgusting- Hopefully the Courts will be finding him alternative things to do on a Saturday- Hang your head in shame -
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blueboy1981 added 14:01 - Apr 23 Unfortunately, such Numb Nuts follow and infect most Clubs !!
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