( CNN ) -- After a week in which football 's reputation has been dragged through the mud , the ugly spectre of hooliganism raised its head once more after a goalkeeper was subjected to a physical assault during an English Championship game . Chris Kirkland , the goalkeeper of Sheffield Wednesday , was hit in the face by a supporter of Leeds United during the teams ' 1-1 draw at Hillsborough . With Leeds just having equalized in the 77th minute , the man ran onto the pitch and struck Kirkland , who fell to the floor and required medical treatment . Racism row shines light on Serbian football . The former England goalkeeper , 31 , was left visibly shocked by the event and led to his manager , Dave Jones , insisting that Leeds fans should be 'banned from every league ground ' . `` They are vile animals , '' Jones told Sky Sports . `` You do n't wave at them after that . I thought it had gone out of our game . `` The authorities have to look at it and sort it . I 'm talking about an incident when we should be talking about the football . We 're talking about vile animals . `` That 's what they are . We talk about racism , but that , we need to sort that . `` Chris Kirkland is feeling sore , if he had stayed down I wonder what would have . happened ? They [ Leeds United ] should be punished . '' English player chief Carlisle calls for Serbia ban . The two teams , both from Yorkshire , have a fierce rivalry and had not played at Hillsborough for six years . `` I felt embarrassed to be a manager when I saw that , '' said Leeds manager Neil Warnock . `` I thought it was an absolute disgrace . I think they should get the guy and prosecute him and put him in prison . `` He ( Kirkland ) went down like a ton of bricks but that does n't make a difference . Nobody should be on the pitch doing that . `` I hope we can make an absolute issue of it . He spoiled everything for everyone . I 've not enjoyed that when I see a moron like that . `` I am not proud of being Leeds manager when I see that . I do n't mind the rivalry between us - there was a great atmosphere . `` To see things like that on the field of play there is no place for it - I am absolutely embarrassed . '' In March 2007 , Timothy Smith , was fined Â£300 and given a three-year Football Banning Order after running onto the field and attempting to punch Frank Lampard during Chelsea 's FA Cup replay at Tottenham . Call for unity as racism divides English football . And action is nearly certain to be taken against the offender with Leeds offering its full cooperation to ensure he is found . In a statement released after the game , Leeds said : `` Leeds United Football Club would like to publicly apologise and condemn the action of the fan who came on the pitch and attacked Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland . The club will fully cooperate with the police and the football authorities in identifying the individual concerned . `` After the week football has endured there is no place for this type of behaviour and the majority of Leeds supporters will be ashamed of his actions . '' Speaking after the incident , Chief Superintendent Jason Harwin of South Yorkshire Police said : `` During tonight 's match , Sheffield Wednesday versus Leeds United at Hillsborough , incidents occurred where it is believed seats and bottles were thrown inside the ground . `` We are also aware of an incident whereby the Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper has been assaulted by an individual who ran onto the pitch . `` Fans are still leaving the ground and surrounding areas and our priority is to ensure the safe departure of fans . `` Such incidents are not acceptable and wo n't be tolerated . We will be working with both clubs to identify and quickly bring to justice the persons responsible . `` Thankfully , such incidents are a rarity and we see a minority spoil it for the majority of genuine supporters . `` We are keen to hear from anyone that can help identify any person responsible for any of these incidents tonight . '' Meanwhile , in Russia , Dynamo Moscow 's players came under attack from fans using paintball guns at the club 's training ground on Friday . Fans arrived in camouflage at the club 's training base in Novogorsk , just north of Moscow before unleashing a flurry of paintballs at the players . Dynamo lost seven of its opening eight games before the arrival of new coach Dan Petrescu . The former Chelsea defender has helped guide the club to 13th position in the league since taking over the reins . `` They are idiots , '' club president Gennady Solovyov told local media . `` I have no other words to describe those who could do such things . I promise I 'll do my best to try to find and punish those responsible for these actions . '' Dynamo midfielder Alan Gatagov added : ' I was hit in the back of the head when they shot at us . Lots of players were also hit . ' I just ca n't find the right words . What are we supposed to do now ? Should each of us hire a personal bodyguard ? '
Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland attacked on pitch . Former England keeper knocked to the floor and needed medical attention by his goal . Game continued after the incident with Kirkland left shaken . Leeds issue statement condemning actions of fan .