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Gael Clichy has claimed bananas were thrown on to the pitch by spectators in Manchester City's 4-0 win at Limerick on Sunday.
The Barclays Premier League champions eased to victory at Thomond Park in their final friendly before this weekend's Community Shield clash with Chelsea.
But the game was marred by Clichy's claim, with Limerick confirming they're investigating the alleged incident.
Claim: Clichy says bananas were thrown on to the pitch in Sunday's friendly
Clichy took to Twitter to vent his anger. The defender said: 'How sad to see "bananas thrown on the pitch" tonight. Knowing people around the world need food. #nowordsforthis.'
A statement from the Irish club read: 'Limerick FC and Thomond Park are to review CCTV footage to identify the individual who threw an offensive object onto the field.
'The individual will be banned from all future games at Thomond Park and Jackman Park and the matter will be passed on to the police.'
At the double: Dzeko scored twice in City's 4-0 win over the Irish side
Earlier, Edin Dzeko scored twice as Roberto Mancini's side cruised to victory.
Captain for the day Samir Nasri got the game off to a lively start when a high clearance from the French midfielder evaded the entire Limerick back line, almost putting out-of-favour Paraguayan striker Roque Santa Cruz through on an open goal.
City broke the deadlock on the half hour when a weaving run from James Milner created space for the England international to roll the ball into the path of Dzeko, who bundled home from close range.
Over the line: The Premier League champions ran out comfortable winners over Limerick on Sunday
The visitors doubled their lead on 42 minutes when defender Dedryck Boyata received the ball from youngster Denis Suarez and calmly slotted home.
And Dzeko found himself clear of the Limerick defence just a minute later, firing low and hard to put the Premier League champions 3-0 up.
The second half was played out at a more steady pace, only reigniting on 78 minutes when 21-year-old Italian midfielder Luca Scapuzzi fired home a fourth for City.
Limerick began to press as the game wore on but were unable to find a way through a solid defence.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2184303/Gael-Clichy-Bananas-thrown-pitch-Limerick-game.html#ixzz22l7lF4Ok
The Barclays Premier League champions eased to victory at Thomond Park in their final friendly before this weekend's Community Shield clash with Chelsea.
But the game was marred by Clichy's claim, with Limerick confirming they're investigating the alleged incident.
Claim: Clichy says bananas were thrown on to the pitch in Sunday's friendly
Clichy took to Twitter to vent his anger. The defender said: 'How sad to see "bananas thrown on the pitch" tonight. Knowing people around the world need food. #nowordsforthis.'
A statement from the Irish club read: 'Limerick FC and Thomond Park are to review CCTV footage to identify the individual who threw an offensive object onto the field.
'The individual will be banned from all future games at Thomond Park and Jackman Park and the matter will be passed on to the police.'
At the double: Dzeko scored twice in City's 4-0 win over the Irish side
Earlier, Edin Dzeko scored twice as Roberto Mancini's side cruised to victory.
Captain for the day Samir Nasri got the game off to a lively start when a high clearance from the French midfielder evaded the entire Limerick back line, almost putting out-of-favour Paraguayan striker Roque Santa Cruz through on an open goal.
City broke the deadlock on the half hour when a weaving run from James Milner created space for the England international to roll the ball into the path of Dzeko, who bundled home from close range.
Over the line: The Premier League champions ran out comfortable winners over Limerick on Sunday
The visitors doubled their lead on 42 minutes when defender Dedryck Boyata received the ball from youngster Denis Suarez and calmly slotted home.
And Dzeko found himself clear of the Limerick defence just a minute later, firing low and hard to put the Premier League champions 3-0 up.
The second half was played out at a more steady pace, only reigniting on 78 minutes when 21-year-old Italian midfielder Luca Scapuzzi fired home a fourth for City.
Limerick began to press as the game wore on but were unable to find a way through a solid defence.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2184303/Gael-Clichy-Bananas-thrown-pitch-Limerick-game.html#ixzz22l7lF4Ok
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disgusting, they won't get any games with that sort of behaviour, no wonder the fai did'nt want them to host any games.
shouldnt be too hard to find the culprit......there was more than likely about half a dozen at it.....more than likely related to an irish olympic boxer......arent they are all related.....
Jesus lads, judge a city on one clown. Get a grip ye tools, visited Limerick plenty of times and always had a good time.
Every sport has a bunch of clowns and I'm sure the majority of the crowd were delighted to have a professional soccer team visit the city..........I hear a fair few loi players from other clubs attended the game and the man city lads signed photos and shirts for them.......well done Limerick for getting this game.
It's a pity other clubs didn't get over some big clubs....they would have made a few bob.
It's a pity other clubs didn't get over some big clubs....they would have made a few bob.
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