Jack Grealish attacked by fan during Second City Derby

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Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish was punched in the back of the head by a pitch-invading fan during his side’s game with Birmingham City.

The Second City Derby is usually known to be a fiery affair with Grealish often receiving abuse from the Birmingham fans.

What happened at St Andrew’s? Four key things to know…

  1. Aston Villa travelled to bitter rivals Birmingham for the second Birmingham Derby of the season.
  2. With the game goalless after eight minutes, a Birmingham fan ran onto the pitch.
  3. He went on to punch Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish in the back of his head.
  4. Police have since confirmed the fan has been arrested and taken into custody.

But in Sunday’s edition of the rivalry, one fan took things too far, finding his way onto the pitch within the first 10 minutes.

It came just after Grealish had fired an effort across goal, with the ball going out for a corner. But, before the kick was taken, the fan ran up behind Grealish and punched the back of his head – sending the midfielder to the floor.

The incident was met with some cheers from Birmingham fans behind the goal, but Aston Villa players were quick to surround the man who was also being dealt with by a steward.

Birmingham’s players tried to calm their opponents down while also checking on Grealish, as the fan was led off the pitch – once again to cheers.

In the aftermath of the incident, Sky Sports’ co-commentator Danny Higginbotham said: “Words just absolutely fail me.

“What an absolute disgrace. Absolute disgrace to see anything like that on the football field.

“And the way that Grealish has reacted, fair play to him.”

Higginbotham’s views were echoed by ex-Birmingham midfielder Darren Carter, who told BBC West Midlands: “It is a rivalry and you get passionate but you should never come on to the pitch.

“That is diabolical behaviour.”

West Midlands Police have since confirmed the fan has been taken into custody for the incident.

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Football reacts to “disgraceful” incident

It’s not often the majority of football shares the same opinion on a matter, but fans, pundits and ex-players alike were quick to express their disgust at the Birmingham fan punching Grealish.

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