Aaron Ramsdale: Man pleads guilty to kicking Arsenal goalkeeper during Tottenham Hotspur match
The Arsenal goalkeeper was kicked in the back.
Nick Potts
A 35-year-old man has pleaded guilty to assaulting Aaron Ramsdale at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the end of the North London derby.
The Arsenal goalkeeper was kicked in the back shortly after beating Tottenham 2-0 in a Premier League match on January 15.
Joseph Watts pleaded guilty at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court to assault by beating.
The court was told he also threw four coins towards the pitch.
Watts, of Dalston in Hackney, east London, appeared in person to confirm his name, age and address before entering the pleas.
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
Nick Potts
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale said a post-match incident with a Tottenham fan left a “sour taste” after his side’s north London derby win.
Speaking at the time, Ramsdale said the encounter had left a "sour" taste in his mouth.
“The Spurs fans were giving me some throughout the second half, I gave them some back, which to the few people I did do it to, was probably well-greeted, sportsmanship-like" he told Sky Sports.
“Then a fan tried to jump over and give me a little punch on the back. That’s what happened and it’s a shame because it’s just a game of football at the end of the day.
“I think both sets of players tried to bring me away. Thankfully nothing actually happened too drastic. It’s a sour taste, but I’m sure we’ll enjoy it when we go back in the dressing room.”