FA urged to act after Preston's Jordan Thompson kicks bottle into crowd

Jordan Thompson kicked a water bottle into the stands and struck a spectator during Preston North End's 2-0 defeat at Norwich City. The incident happened after he was substituted in the 65th minute at Carrow Road, a result that adds pressure on manager Paul Heckingbottom.

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher reviewed the clip on Sky Sports' Ref Watch and said the player was fortunate to remain on the pitch. "Why would you do this? Whether he will be reprimanded today, I don't know. The referee hasn't seen it because the substitution has been made and the assistant has got his back to it," he said.

"So, he's lucky he hasn't been seen because it would've been a red card on the day, without doubt. But, doing that is just so dangerous. Somebody was having a drink as well and wasn't aware... just a moment of madness." Calls for retrospective FA action have grown, with former striker Jay Bothroyd condemning the act.

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