Birmingham fan admits attacking Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish on the pitch

A Birmingham City fan who launched an on-field attack on Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has pleaded guilty to assault.

Mon, 11 Mar, 2019 - 12:27

A Birmingham City fan who launched an on-field attack on Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has pleaded guilty to assault.

Paul Mitchell was wrestled off the playing surface by stewards after punching Grealish around the head in the ninth minute of Sunday's Birmingham derby.

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