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Charlton v Coventry, interrupted by flying pigs

Charlton Athletic and Coventry City supporters staged a combined protest aimed at owners of their respective clubs.

As.com

Today's League One game at The Valley was interrupted in the first minute by flying pigs at the South West London based club.

Fans of both Charlton and Coventry staged a joint support by throwing plastic pigs on the pitch during the match as a protest aimed at the owners of both clubs.

Supporters of the London side have made repeated protests against owner Roland Duchatelet's running of the club whilst the visiting fans protest was aimed at the running of the Midlands club by Sisu.

Charlton fans leave the game early in protest against the clubs current owners during the Sky Bet Championship match at Charlton
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Charlton fans leave the game early in protest against the clubs current owners during the Sky Bet Championship match at CharltonBen HoskinsGetty Images

Charlton won the game 3-0 that sees them move to fifteenth in the table whilst the Sky Blues remain rooted at the foot of the table.