@broadcastingcompany: ⚽ Fan Runs On & Punches Jack Grealish on the Pitch – Prison, Lifetime Ban & One of Football’s Wildest Nights A shocking moment in English football history. During the Birmingham City v Aston Villa derby in March 2019, a supporter ran onto the pitch and punched Jack Grealish from behind. The incident stunned players, fans, and officials alike. The fan was later identified as Paul Mitchell, a Birmingham City supporter who already had a football banning order in place. His punishment was severe and immediate: 14 weeks in prison, served straight away, and a lifetime ban from Birmingham City matches for assault and pitch invasion. The twist that made the moment legendary? Despite being attacked, Grealish went on to score the winning goal later in the match, turning chaos into one of the most iconic derby stories ever seen in English football. The case became a landmark example of authorities taking a hard line on fan violence, reinforcing zero tolerance for pitch invasions and assaults on players. #Football #JackGrealish #BirminghamCity #AstonVilla #PremierLeague

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