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Sky Sports legend Martin Tyler has spoken out after he was allegedly punched by a fan during Woking's defeat against Wealdstone on Monday night.

It is claimed the veteran broadcaster, who is on the coaching staff at Kingfield, was attacked by a home supporter in the second half of the National League South clash at Grosvenor Vale.

A Wealdstone fan lent over the advertising hoardings and struck Tyler, who was shaken after the incident, according to Yahoo Sport.

And Tyler has responded to the incident claiming his attacker "should know better" than to go around striking people at football matches.

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"It was a minor incident but it was still unexpected and I'm disappointed," Tyler told the Sun.

"It was a bit of an affront and people should know better.

"I'm sure Wealdstone will deal with the offender."

Woking manager Alan Dowson said: “It’s disappointing. Martin was punched and that is not very good.”

The league leaders slipped to their first loss of the campaign as Matt Lench's late penalty settled an ill-tempered affair.

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A Wealdstone spokesman told Mirror Sport: "Wealdstone FC will be conducting an investigation into an alleged incident to establish the facts and we will work in conjunction with our stewarding colleagues in that regard.

"We can make no further comment at present."

Tyler has been on the Woking backroom staff since the appointment of Dowson, and gives his time to the non-league club for free.

The 62-year-old has long been a supporter of the Cards and followed Dowson from Hampton & Richmond Borough.

In January, Tyler exclusively told Mirror Football he supports Woking, ending speculation amongst fans and viewers of Sky Sports.

The 'voice of football' even revealed he's been a fan of the club since he was eight years old.

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“I don’t do social media and this is one of the reasons why," said Tyler. "They all think I support somebody. I support Woking and I am quite happy to say that.

“I first went to Woking when I was eight years old and it was the first football I had ever seen, I’m still in touch with the club although I coach at a level just below them so it’s difficult to see them too much now. They’ve always been my team.

“This thing where you have to have a Premier League team is garbage. It’s the accident of birth. It’s the one thing that irks me when people say you must have a Premier League team, I absolutely, categorically don’t.

“How can I be a Man United fan when I’ve got excited about Aguero. All I do is react to the game.

“It’s a great bonus to not have a Premier League team. I’m probably the only commentator to not have a Premier League club.”