Burnley Promotion Celebration Tarnished by Incident with Hamza Choudhury

Football

Burnley`s celebrations for getting promoted to a higher league were unfortunately overshadowed by some bad moments involving Hamza Choudhury from Sheffield United.

Scott Parker`s Burnley team won against Sheffield United with a score of 2-1 at their home ground, Turf Moor, tonight. This victory confirmed Burnley`s promotion to the Premier League for the next season, along with Leeds.

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Hamza Choudhury had to be held back by security
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`Burnley
The Sheffield United player was initially involved in a coming together with a police officer
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`Leeds
Fans also appeared to taunt the player
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`Burnley
Burnley fans charged onto the pitch after promotion was secured
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`Burnley
They beat Sheffield United 2-1 to book their spot in the Premier League
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After the final whistle, there were huge celebrations as Burnley fans rushed onto the field to celebrate with their team.

However, these joyous scenes were marred by unpleasant incidents involving Choudhury.

Choudhury, who is currently playing for Sheffield United on loan from Leicester, was visibly angry. He was initially seen being pushed away by a police officer as he walked off the pitch.

Following this, a Burnley supporter seemed to provoke Choudhury by celebrating directly in his face.

When Sky Sports cameras returned to the pitch after showing Burnley`s manager Parker in the stands, Choudhury had become even more agitated.

He then had to be restrained by security personnel as a small fight broke out.

Choudhury, who represents Bangladesh internationally, was then escorted down the tunnel by a staff member while he was still trying to get free.

The reason for the incident is not yet clear.

This isn`t the first time there`s been trouble at the end of a Sheffield United game recently.

Their manager, Chris Wilder, was involved in a scuffle after tempers flared up following a defeat to Plymouth Argyle.

Wilder apparently took offense to how Plymouth Argyle player Mustapha Bundu was celebrating in front of the Sheffield United fans.

Words were exchanged, and then pushing and shoving began in the tunnel, involving several players and Wilder himself.

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Burnley have sealed an immediate return to the top-flight
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`Burnley
They are set to battle Leeds for the title
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