Alan Smith today apologised for throwing a plastic bottle into the crowd during last night's defeat to Manchester United - although he knows the woman he struck.
In the final minute of extra time of the 3-2 Carling Cup third-round loss at Elland Road, a bottle was thrown onto the pitch.
Smith, believing a Manchester United player was the target, picked it up and threw it back into a section of Leeds supporters.
Unfortunately, Smith inadvertently hurt a female fan - ironically the sister of one of his best friends - as the returned bottle bounced off a seat and caught her on the head.
The Football Association have confirmed they are awaiting the report of referee Paul Durkin and will review video evidence, although as Smith has claimed, there was no malice in his actions.
If the FA do decide to take any action, then Smith, whose 23rd birthday yesterday has now been tempered by the incident, is likely to be merely warned as to his future conduct.
Smith has since spoken to the woman and her family and offered his apologies, and has now decided to do likewise to the Leeds supporters as a whole should they feel he has let them down in any way.
"I am sorry if I have offended any Leeds fans," confirmed Smith in a statement, which also points out the club are looking into the matter.
"I have spoken to the family of the young lady concerned to make sure that she is all right and I have apologised. The family and I believe that this is the end of the matter.
"I only hope that this will not damage the special relationship I have with the Leeds United fans.
Given the circumstances, it is unsurprising West Yorkshire Police have not received a complaint, and so will not be investigating the incident.