Drogba’s coin incident sees footballers turn on mean supporters

Following Didier Drogba’s over-zealous spare change distribution earlier this week, a number of stars past and present asked the FA and police to focus their attentions on the Burnley fan who originally threw the coin. Lampsie told Sky Sports:

“But if Didier gets banned, are fans going to do this more to provoke people? Who knows?

“I take quite a lot of corners and it’s not unusual to get things thrown at you and lots of abuse, too, and I think it’s got to a stage now where it’s got to stop.”

Tony Cascarino and Ian Wright have also pointed their finger squarely at the anonymous offending fan, who is undoubtedly delighted with the furor he has created.

Obviously, no one can condone the throwing of missiles onto the pitch, but in an age where respect is so high on the agenda, should fans have the right to verbally abuse and taunt players? Yes, we pay money to get behind our team and belittle the opposition, but some of the stuff that is shouted from the stands would definitely result in legal action if it were said on the street.

So, is fan abuse all part of the game, or is it something that incites unnecessary violence, ruins the game for families and creates an unsporting atmosphere? Votes and comments below, please…