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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Matthew Cooper

BIZARRE: Forest fan claims oli mcburnie attacked him after pitchside banter - You Need To See This

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A Nottingham Forest fan alleged to have been stamped on by Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie has claimed he was singled out and attacked after telling the star: “You’re s*** at football, I’m better than you.”

George Brinkley told Nottingham Magistrates’ Court he genuinely feared for his life after being put in a headlock by McBurnie’s team-mate, Rhian Brewster, during a pitch invasion following last season’s Championship play-off semi-final at the City Ground.

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