3分で知識まとめ's video: Birmingham steward dragged away after incident involving Aston Villa ace Jack Grealish

Villa star Grealish was punched by a Birmingham supporter early in the first half after the man had ran onto the pitch. Grealish was not badly hurt and played on, going on to score the only goal of the game in a 1-0 win for Aston Villa. He celebrated his goal in front of the travelling support, with stewards stopping the Villa stars entering the crowd. Sky Sports footage showed one steward forcibly holding Grealish before cameras cut away. But when they panned back to the celebrations, the same steward could be seen being dragged away from the incident. The incident came after Grealish had been punched from behind by the supporter during the game. The EFL released a statement following the incident, condemning the attack. The statement read: “The EFL condemns the mindless actions of the individual who encroached on to the pitch at St Andrews on Sunday afternoon.  “It’s a situation no player should ever be faced with. “In all circumstances the playing surface is for players, not supporters and those playing in the game must be able to do so safe in the knowledge they will not be subjected to this type of behaviour. “Whilst this incident falls within the remit of the Football Association, we will work with all the relevant parties to address the issue of player and match officials safety on the pitch and ensure the appropriate action is taken.” Birmingham also released a statement post-match, apologising for the incident. It read: “Birmingham City Football Club would like to apologise to Jack Grealish and Aston Villa Football Club for an incident in this afternoon’s derby match. “We deplore the behaviour of the individual who committed this act and rest assured he will be banned from St. Andrew’s for life. The club will also support any further punishment this individual may face in the eyes of the law. “The club will be working with the relevant authorities to investigate all the circumstances and we will be reviewing our stadium safety procedures. “What happened has no place in football or society. Jack is a Birmingham lad and regardless of club allegiance should not have been subjected to this – there are no excuses. “Again, we apologise to Jack and all at Aston Villa Football Club.”