A Birmingham City fan punches Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish on March 9, 2019
From insults to assault: A timeline of trouble
A look at the unsavoury incidents that have blighted English and Scottish football in recent weeks.
Mar 10, 20:18
A Birmingham City fan punches Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish on March 9, 2019
Fans arrested and one charged after troubling incidents as players are attacked
Jack Grealish was punched and Chris Smalling appeared to be pushed.
Mar 10, 19:54
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on February 2, 2019
Schmidt delighted as Ireland underline World Cup credentials in France victory
Ireland delivered a dominant display against France.
Mar 10, 19:28
Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring Liverpool's second goal in their Premier League match with Burnley on March 10, 2019.
Whipped up Liverpool, fighting Cardiff - what we learned from the Premier League
It's been another busy weekend of action.
Mar 10, 19:27
Wales head coach Warren Gatland pictured in February 2019
5 things we learned from the Six Nations this weekend
Gatland admitted his Wales side had enjoyed a slice of luck against Scotland.
Mar 10, 17:46
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri watches on during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
Maurizio Sarri confident of a top-four finish despite Chelsea's draw with Wolves
The Blues needed a stoppage-time equaliser from Eden Hazard at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 10, 17:12
Ireland's Keith Earls celebrates scoring their fourth try with team mates on March 10, 2019
Ireland impress to beat France and sustain slender Six Nations title hopes
Rory Best, Johnny Sexton, Jack Conan and Keith Earls all crossed for Joe Schmidt's side.
Mar 10, 17:08
James Tavernier in action for Rangers on May 5, 2018
SPFL condemn 'reprehensible behaviour' of fan who confronted Rangers' Tavernier
The incident happened during the 1-1 draw between Hibernian and Rangers at Easter Road.
Mar 10, 16:50
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on February 27, 2019
No one can get rid of Liverpool in Premier League title race - Jurgen Klopp
The Reds sit just a point off the top after Manchester City had opened up a four-point lead with their victory on Saturday.
Mar 10, 16:06
Shamal George pictured in July 2016
Liverpool 'shocked' by alleged assault on Shamal George
The academy graduate is understood to have sustained facial injuries.
Mar 10, 15:50
A Birmingham City fan punches Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish on March 9, 2019
Dean Smith angered by 'mindless moron' who attacked Jack Grealish
Grealish scored the winner at St Andrew's after being punched by a supporter earlier in the match.
Mar 10, 15:38
A Birmingham City fan punches Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish on March 9, 2019
Grealish delighted to respond to assault with goal on dark day for football
Villa captain scores the winner after Birmingham after fan runs on the field and assaults him, with Manchester United's Chris Smalling later ran at.
Mar 10, 15:38
Gloucester's Tom Marshall in action with Harlequins' Ross Chisholm on March 10, 2019
Impressive Gloucester see off careless Harlequins in style
Gap closes at the top between the two teams.
Mar 10, 15:17
Justin Harding pictured on July 2014
Justin Harding wins Qatar Masters to boost chances of an Augusta appearance
The 33-year-old is closing in on the top 50 in the world rankings.
Mar 10, 15:14
Jim McIntyre pictured in March 2016
McIntyre: Spirit can help Dundee survival hopes
Narrow loss to Hearts has not dampened spirits.
Mar 10, 15:12
New Celtic manager Neil Lennon on March 2, 2019
Neil Lennon stresses draw with Aberdeen is 'no disaster'
The Hoops are eight points clear with nine games to go.
Mar 10, 14:54
A Birmingham City fan punches Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish on March 9, 2019
From insults to assault: A timeline of trouble
The attack on Jack Grealish was the latest in a number of unsavoury incidents in English and Scottish football in recent weeks.
Mar 10, 14:38
A Birmingham City fan punches Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish on March 9, 2019
Footballers rally around Jack Grealish on social media after pitch invader punch
"Abhorrent. Well done @JackGrealish1 for keeping his cool," wrote Gary Lineker.
Mar 10, 14:29
A Birmingham City fan punches Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish on March 9, 2019
Grealish grabs winner after shocking scenes at St Andrew's
Villa captain was attacked by a fan before scoring the only goal.
Mar 10, 14:14
A Birmingham City fan punches Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish on March 9, 2019
Birmingham to ban spectator who punched Aston Villa midfielder Grealish for life
The incident occurred less than 10 minutes into the game.
Mar 10, 13:58
Kilmarnock manager Steve Clarke pictured on May 5, 2018
Kilmarnock boss Steve Clarke wary of recent revival at St Mirren
The Buddies are bottom of the Ladbrokes Premiership but have drawn two and won one of their last three matches.
Mar 10, 13:41
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Oran Kearney: St Mirren moving in right direction in relegation recovery
The Northern Irishman took charge of the Buddies in September following the departure of Alan Stubbs.
Mar 10, 13:24
England winger Joe Cokanasiga pictured in training in March 8, 2019
5 things you may not know about England winger Joe Cokanasiga
The giant winger weighs more than heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua.
Mar 10, 12:40
A Birmingham City fan punches Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish on March 9, 2019
Jack Grealish punched by pitch invader in shocking scenes at St Andrew's
The Aston Villa midfielder was struck on the side of the head.
Mar 10, 12:22
James Tavernier in action for Rangers on May 5, 2018
James Tavernier blames Hibernian for security lapses at Easter Road
The Rangers captain was confronted by a fan on Friday night.
Mar 10, 12:00
Hadleigh Parkes pictured on February 23, 2019
Hadleigh Parkes 'excited' for next week's showdown with Ireland
Wales will chase Six Nations title and Grand Slam success when they tackle Ireland in Cardiff.
Mar 10, 12:00
Ali Price pictured in March 2019
Ali Price eyeing Scotland win at Twickenham to restore some pride
Gregor Townsend's squad entered this year's Championship with designs on the title.
Mar 10, 12:00
Cardiff City's Junior Hoilett during the warm up before the match on February 26, 2019
We are like brothers - Hoilett brands claims of unrest at Cardiff 'nonsense'
The Bluebirds are two points from safety with eight games left to play.
Mar 10, 12:00
Jamie George during an England training session on November 23, 2018
England improvement is 'night and day' from last year - Jamie George
Eddie Jones' side were beaten by Scotland last year but have a chance to win the Six Nations if they can turn the tables.
Mar 10, 12:00
Crystal Palace midfielder Luka Milivojevic celebrates with teammates after scoring against Fulham on February 2, 2019
Luka Milivojevic turns focus to Wembley mission after Brighton defeat
Crystal Palace were beaten at home by their traditional rivals on Saturday.
Mar 10, 12:00
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring against Fulham on March 9, 2019
Brendan Rodgers hails 'wonderful' Jamie Vardy after two-goal performance
Vardy has scored 101 goals in 262 games for Leicester.
Mar 10, 11:56
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling in action during the EFL Cup final against Chelsea on February 24, 2019
Video: Raheem Sterling talks about the 'great feeling' of a hat-trick against Watford
The England attacker has now scored 18 goals in all competitions.
Mar 10, 11:21
New Celtic manager Neil Lennon on March 2, 2019
5 things we learned from the Scottish Premiership this weekend
Crowd troubles are showing no sign of going away.
Mar 10, 10:56
Mo Farah finishes third at the London Marathon on April 22, 2018
Sir Mo Farah secures back-to-back Vitality Big Half titles
Britain's Charlotte Purdue also retained her title in the elite women's race.
Mar 10, 10:33
England's Eddie Jones pictured on February 21, 2019
England coach Jones suggests Six Nations relegation could be 'looked at very closely'
Italy have lost 21 successive matches in the competition and Georgia may be eyeing their place in the elite.
Mar 10, 10:33
Ayoze Perez celebrates scoring for Newcastle United on March 9, 2019
Ayoze Perez sets Newcastle two-win target for survival
The Magpies won at home for the fifth successive league game.
Mar 10, 10:27
Mauricio Pochettino in charge of Spurs on March 2, 2019
Top four may be Tottenham's limit - Mauricio Pochettino
Spurs are now battling just to hold on to their place in the Champions League qualification places.
Mar 10, 10:21
St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright pictured in January 2016
Tommy Wright: Poor decision making costly for St Johnstone
The Perth side's barren winless run was stretched to nine games.
Mar 10, 10:12
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling in action during the EFL Cup final against Chelsea on February 24, 2019
Raheem Sterling desperate for more silverware as Man City chase the quadruple
Sterling's treble boosted City's hopes of retaining their Premier League title.
Mar 10, 10:00
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson pictured in April 2018
'That's why I played him' - Well boss Robinson hails rising star Hastie
Motherwell winger Jake Hastie showed why his manager had no doubts over his focus ahead of his side's 3-0 win over Hamilton.Hastie faced his first major media conference on Friday following his Ladbrokes Premiership player of the month award, hours after reports broke that he was poised to sign a pre-contract with Rangers.The 19-year-old dismissed ...
Mar 10, 09:11
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