A Wolverhampton Wanderers fan has been banned from every Football League ground in the country after nearly 30 years of hooliganism.

Gildroy Shaw was given the banning order following a lengthy investigation by West Midlands Police.

The 47-year-old, who has been banned from attending Molineux since 2010, must also stay at least five miles away from stadiums where Wolves are playing for three hours before and after kickoff.

"He has been the number one target for us for some time but in recent years has become almost a Godfather figure, organising and instigating violence and then slipping away while his minions throw the punches, hurl the missiles or damage property," West Midlands Police chief inspector Nick Rowe is quoted as saying by The Mirror.

"However, we were able to show to the court that he's been in and around match-day trouble for many years and is a catalyst for trouble whenever he attends matches.

"We are pleased he's been handed this banning order. It sends out a strong message that we won't tolerate hooliganism in any form and that we're coming for ringleaders."

Over 160 people are currently the subject of football banning orders in the West Midlands.