An elderly woman today told how she was left “shocked and bruised” after being floored by fans during an FA Cup match at Wembley.
Lifelong Crystal Palace supporter Margaret Langley, 81, was injured during celebrations for Yannick Bolasie’s opening goal at the semi-final 2-1 win over Watford on Sunday.
Relatives said Mrs Langley and her daughter-in-law Tania, 46, needed medical treatment after they were shoved to the ground six minutes after kick-off.
The women, who were among a family-of-ten, were taken for treatment in the stadium's medical facilities - causing them to miss the remainder of the match.
Mrs Langley told the Standard she had been left in shock after the incident but hoped to attend the final against Manchester United at Wembley on Saturday, May 21.
She said: “We were sitting there quite happily and then I don’t know what happened. It’s just one of those things, I was unlucky to be sat where I was.
“I was disappointed to miss the game.”
The club contacted Mrs Langley on Thursday to express their concern and offer her VIP treatment at a future home match at Selhurst Park.
Mrs Langley’s eldest son Ian, 54, said of the gesture: “If mum is happy I'm happy.
“The club can't be responsible for the actions of drunken fans but maybe they could warn them about their future conduct.”
A club spokesman said: "We were very sorry to hear about what happened to Margaret and Tania at Wembley on an otherwise fantastic day for Crystal Palace.
“We have been in contact with them to apologise on behalf of the club and have invited Margaret to be our special match day guest at Selhurst Park on a future occasion.”
A spokesman for the FA said they were aware of the incident and are investigating it.
