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Rhian Brewster and Oli McBurnie charged after investigation into pitch invasion

Sheffield United said they were “disappointed” to learn the duo had been charged.

The Independent UK

Sheffield United players charged after Nottingham Forest fans’ pitch invasion

The club said it was “disappointed” to learn Oli McBurnie and Rhian Brewster have been charged.

The Independent UK

Football supporter held 'smoke grenade' in heart of crowd at City Ground

He intended to, 'add to atmosphere prior to kick-off'

Nottingham Post

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Billy Sharp sends classy Nottingham Forest message and reveals Premier League wish

The former Nottingham Forest player has thanked supporters for their show of condemnation after the incident at the City Ground involving the Sheffield United captain

Nottingham Post

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

FA, Premier League and EFL threaten ground closures to clampdown on "worrying" fan incidents

A rise in unsavoury incidents involving football fans has led the FA to devise sanctions including closure of stadiums to deal with clubs where there many be persistent problems

Daily Mirror

Top cop hopes for calm as England fans gear up for Germany match amid 'rising disorder' at home

Pitch invasions and trouble with flares marred matches at the end of the 2021-22 season - and Gareth Southgate has already fired a warning to supporters

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Sheffield United star 'feared for his life' during Nottingham Forest pitch invasion

Latest Nottingham Forest news as Sheffield United defender Enda Stevens talks about the City Ground pitch invasion

Nottingham Post

Enda Stevens says players are 'fearing for their lives' after recent crowd violence

The Ireland international says players are concerned after recent fan violence.

Irish Mirror

Bristol City and Rovers could face future sanctions as EFL pose crackdown on pitch invasions

End of season pitch celebrations provided a minority with the opportunity to provoke violence including headbutting Sheffield United's Billy Sharp

Bristol Post

A week of shame: Football’s pitch invasion battle

Sunday’s events came after ugly scenes at the City Ground, Goodison Park and Vale Park.

The Independent UK

‘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

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

What’s behind the rise in football disorder and how can it be tackled?

Disorder in the English game has increased compared to the period before the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Evening Standard

Fears of hooliganism on the rise as mindless minority grow in number

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Fans’ ugly behaviour is not just about football – it’s about society

Pitch invasions could be joyous eruptions of glee if not for idiots who reflect a Them and Us world of rising violent crime

Daily Mirror

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

Nottingham Post

Nottingham Forest target smashed in brilliant gesture to Billy Sharp

The latest Nottingham Forest news as a Just Giving page has broken the £13,000 barrier with a new target now set to raise money for Martin House Hospice

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Daily Mirror

Swindon players clash with Port Vale fans as ugly scenes mar play-offs yet again

The League Two play-off semi-final at Vale Park, which saw the hosts reach Wembley via penalties, was overshadowed after home fans spilled onto the pitch and clashed with opposing players

Wales Online

Footballer slams 'scummy' fans after disgraceful scenes mar another play-off semi-final

Swindon Town's Mandela Egbo took to Twitter to show off consequences of assault after Port Vale supporters flooded the pitch following penalty shoot-out

Belfast Live

Ex-NI goalkeeper Maik Taylor warns of "serious" repercussions after Everton pitch invasion

English football has witnessed a number of post-match incidents in recent days

Daily Mirror

Everton fans invade pitch before full-time as mad comeback secures Premier League safety

Supporters stormed onto the Goodison Park pitch during their Premier League clash with Crystal Palace as Dominic Calvert-Lewin's dramatic goal triggered wild celebrations

Nottingham Post

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

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

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