Salford vow to deal with 'thugs' who fought with own players after rugby league game
The ugly scenes occurred following Salford Red Devil's win over Huddersfield Giants
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Your support makes all the difference.Salford Red Devils have vowed to deal with the "thugs responsible" for the ugly scenes that marred their victory at Huddersfield Giants on Monday.
A section of the away fans fought at the John Smith’s Stadium with their own players after their side's dramatic 26-24 comeback victory.
The Salford players walked towards the away end at which point a couple of them became involved in altercations with some supporters. Salford winger Justin Carney and centre Junior S'au were pictured in heated exchanges.
Salford head coach Ian Watson explained afterwards that the players went to get their children.
"They're all OK, but they shouldn't be scenes you see at rugby," said Watson.
"It should be a good game and family sport to come to. People that are causing problems and fighting don't deserve to be involved."
Salford owner Marwan Koukash tweeted after the match: “My apologies to Huddersfield Giants and to the decent fans. The thugs responsible will be identified and dealt with. There is no place in rugby league for them.”
Rugby Football League chief executive Nigel Wood said: "We will conduct a full investigation into the events that took place in the away section of the crowd at the game between Huddersfield and Salford.
"We do not condone violence of any kind and will ensure that anyone found to have acted improperly is dealt with accordingly."
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