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| FA launches coin-throwing probes | FA launches coin-throwing probes |
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| The Football Association has launched investigations into the coin-throwing incidents at the West Ham-Arsenal and Fulham-Everton matches at the weekend. | |
| Arsenal striker Robin van Persie was struck by a coin at Upton Park on Sunday during the Gunners' 1-0 defeat. | Arsenal striker Robin van Persie was struck by a coin at Upton Park on Sunday during the Gunners' 1-0 defeat. |
| On Saturday, Fulham's Claus Jensen was hit by a coin thrown by an away fan in their 1-0 victory at Craven Cottage. | On Saturday, Fulham's Claus Jensen was hit by a coin thrown by an away fan in their 1-0 victory at Craven Cottage. |
| "We will be looking at the referees' reports and speaking to the relevant clubs," said an FA spokesman. | "We will be looking at the referees' reports and speaking to the relevant clubs," said an FA spokesman. |
| It's unsavoury when that happens... they should be banned Everton boss David Moyes More Fulham & Everton reaction | It's unsavoury when that happens... they should be banned Everton boss David Moyes More Fulham & Everton reaction |
| He added: "We want to see what steps the clubs are taking to identify who is responsible. | He added: "We want to see what steps the clubs are taking to identify who is responsible. |
| "The key thing is to identify those responsible and make sure they are dealt with appropriately." | "The key thing is to identify those responsible and make sure they are dealt with appropriately." |
| Fulham boss Chris Coleman and West Ham manager Alan Pardew have both called for tough sanctions for the perpetrators. | Fulham boss Chris Coleman and West Ham manager Alan Pardew have both called for tough sanctions for the perpetrators. |
| Coleman said: "I hope the offender is identified. It was a coward who threw the coin. Send him to prison or somewhere away from football." | Coleman said: "I hope the offender is identified. It was a coward who threw the coin. Send him to prison or somewhere away from football." |
| Pardew added: "That one fan should be ashamed and I hope we can see him on CCTV and never let him come back to the ground again." | Pardew added: "That one fan should be ashamed and I hope we can see him on CCTV and never let him come back to the ground again." |