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Scotland striker Oli McBurnie denies assaulting Nottingham Forest fan

SCOTLAND international footballer Oli McBurnie has denied a charge of assault by beating after an incident following his club Sheffield…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland star Oli McBurnie denies charge of assaulting fan during pitch invasion

The footballer pleaded not guilty following an appearance at Nottingham Magistrates Court.

Daily Record

Sheffield United footballer denies assault following club’s play-off loss

Scotland international Oli McBurnie pleaded not guilty to the charge on Thursday.

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Prosecutors drop assault charge against Sheffield United footballer

Criminal proceedings against Rhian Brewster were discontinued in the 22-year-old’s absence at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court.

The Independent UK

Football fan jailed after throwing flare and assaulting player during EFL play-off

A supporter has been sentenced following unsavoury scenes in the League Two play-off semi-final second leg between Northampton Town and Mansfield Town on May 18

Daily Mirror

Crowd disorder could be punished with stadium closures, FA confirm

Players were assaulted during pitch invasions towards the end of last season

The Independent UK

Reds issue 'famous' announcement as Troy Deeney makes Nottingham Forest plea

Latest Nottingham Forest headlines from NottinghamshireLive on the week of the play-off final against Huddersfield Town at Wembley Stadium

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‘We want to be safe’: Patrick Vieira reveals concerns over fan incidents on pitch

Pitch invasions have occurred at Nottingham Forest, Northampton, Port Vale and Everton in the past week.

The Independent UK

Troy Deeney makes urgent plea after Nottingham Forest incident

Latest Nottingham Forest news from NottinghamshireLive as Birmingham City striker Troy Deeney pleads for pitch invasions to stop

Nottingham Post

Patrick Vieira and Billy Sharp incidents show harsh measures needed to tackle idiot fans

In a week which saw football fans from Everton and Nottingham Forest involved in unsavoury incidents at matches, football's authorities need to get tougher with moronic supporters

Daily Mirror

Authorities searching for solutions after pitch invasions cause disquiet

The 2021-22 season’s climax has seen emotion turn to disorder and discussions have started into how to deal with the post-Covid rise in violence

The Guardian - UK

Oli McBurnie altercation: Man arrested following incident with Nottingham Forest fan

Police are examining a video that emerged on social media as part of their investigation into the incident which occured following Forest's Championship play-off semi-final with the Blades

Daily Mirror

Neighbours say Forest thug jailed for headbutting player was 'as good as gold'

Another said they were not surprised after a parking dispute

Nottingham Post

The moment Forest thug Robert Biggs headbutts Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp

The footage was played in court

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The Independent UK

Football clubs advised on best practice to tackle rising crowd disorder

A white paper is expected to set out the independent regulator’s remit in the summer

Daily Mirror

Nottingham Forest fan jailed for Billy Sharp assault has shared 9/11 and Putin conspiracy

Robert Biggs, of Ilkeston, was given a 24-week jail sentence and a 10-year ban from attending football matches after pleading guilty to assaulting the Sheffield United captain

Nottingham Post

Face of thug who attacked Billy Sharp after Nottingham Forest play-off win

The 30-year-old works as an electrical engineer and follows Nottingham Forest 'home and away'

Nottingham Post

Court sends big message as Nottingham Forest fan admits attacking Sheffield United's Billy Sharp

He 'got carried away in the moment'

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The Independent UK

Man jailed for headbutting Billy Sharp during play-off semi-final

Forest season ticket holder Robert Biggs was jailed for 24 weeks

The Independent UK

Man jailed for headbutting Sheffield United captain during play-off semi final

Billy Sharp required four stitches after the assault by Robert Biggs.

The National (Scotland)

Man charged after Billy Sharp knocked to ground at end of Forest-Blades play-off

The incident left Sheffield United striker Sharp requiring medical treatment.

Evening Standard

Billy Sharp: Man jailed for assaulting Sheffield United player

A 30-year-old man has been jailed for 24 weeks for assaulting Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp on the pitch.

The Independent UK

Man charged after Billy Sharp knocked to ground at end of Championship play-off

The incident left Sheffield United striker Sharp requiring medical treatment

Daily Mirror

Man charged with assault for knocking Billy Sharp to ground after Championship play-off

Sheffield United's Billy Sharp was knocked to the ground near the touchline at the City Ground at the end of the Championship play-off semi-final against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.

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