4 h. ago West Midlands Police chief constable blamed for the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan fiasco could be sacked in days after report is given to the Home Secretary

Senior Tories have called for Craig Guildford to be sacked as head of West Midlands Police over his handling of the force's decision to ban the Israeli fans from an Aston Villa game last year.

Society

10 h. ago Managing Aston Villa as Conor Gallagher signs and fan favourite returns in £54m spree

Aston Villa have a realistic shot at lifting silverware this season as they compete for three trophies, as Mirror Football examines how Unai Emery could pull off a perfect January transfer window

Economics

22 h. ago Aston Villa fans brutally rub salt in Thomas Frank's wounds as Tottenham lose again

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has endured a challenging week and gleeful Aston Villa fans had some fun with the Dane during their 2-1 win over the Londoners in the FA Cup

Politics

42 h. ago Home Office bails out 'bankrupt' police force for first time over £65million black hole

South Yorkshire Police has become the first force in the UK to issue a '114 notice' asking the Government for help. It blamed an 'accounting error' which went unnoticed for five years

Economics

56 h. ago Birmingham mosque consulted on Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban hosted preacher who said men could physically discipline their wives

During a sermon at Green Lane mosque a week before Christmas, preacher Aqeel Mahmood made misogynistic comments and said men can physically punish their wives.

Politics

3 d. ago Jewish community ‘frustrated’ with police over handling of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

West Midlands police face MPs after barring Israeli football team’s supporters from match against Aston VillaWest Midlands police “did not do themselves any favours” when giving evidence to MPs about a decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, a Birmingham Jewish leader has said.The force’s chief constable, Craig Guildford, is facing growing calls from MPs and Jewish groups to resign after further details emerged about the circumstances surrounding a ban on away fans attending the Europa League match against Aston Villa at Villa Park on 6 November. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Police chief 'must be sacked' over claims force 'scraped' Google to justify ban on Israeli football fans after pressure from pro

Craig Guildford, who heads West Midlands Police, has been warned his position is 'untenable' in the wake of an extraordinary Commons committee hearing.

Events

4 d. ago Pressure mounts on 'untenable' police boss accused of hiding evidence of 'armed' Islamist thugs in Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

Pressure is mounting for Craig Guildford, the chief constable of West Midlands Police (WMP), to be sacked over banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending an Aston Villa match in November.

Events

4 d. ago Police chief admits officers Googled false information to justify banning Jewish football fans from Aston Villa match

A POLICE chief today admitted his officers Googled incorrect info used to justify a ban on Jewish football fans.  Chief Constable Craig Guildford faced calls to quit over the revelations.  The West Midlands Police chief was grilled by MPs over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a game against Aston Villa in...

Events

5 d. ago West Midlands police insist decision to ban Maccabi fans ‘not politically influenced’

Police leaders defend position after being recalled to give further evidence in second hearing to home affairs committeePolice chiefs facing scrutiny over a decision to ban fans of an Israeli football team from attending a match in Birmingham have insisted the move was not politically influenced.West Midlands police (WMP) leaders defended their position at the home affairs committee on Tuesday after being recalled to give further evidence over the decision to ban fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending a Europa League match against Aston Villa on 6 November. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Police chief denies Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban was 'politically motivated' as he is accused of 'scraping' for reasons to justify barring Israeli supporters from Aston Villa match

Chief Constable Craig Guildford told the Home Affairs Select Committee he did not doubt the 'integrity' of his officers.

Politics

1 week ago Emi Martinez in furious Arsenal tunnel incident as Aston Villa staff forced to step in

Emiliano Martinez was held back after a heated tunnel incident following Arsenal's 4-1 victory over Aston Villa as the goalkeeper responded to taunts from home fans

Politics

1 week ago Arsenal fans' anger at Emi Martinez explained as furious Aston Villa keeper held back

Aston Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez was escorted down the tunnel after becoming embroiled in a heated confrontation with Arsenal fans

Sport

1 week ago Aston Villa fan is taken off EasyJet flight by Spanish cops after 'drinking cans of Stella and shouting about Birmingham'

An Aston Villa fan was taken off an EasyJet flight by Spanish police amid claims from passengers he was 'drinking cans of Stella while shouting about Birmingham'.

Politics

1 week ago Dramatic moment Emiliano Martinez is dragged away from taunting Arsenal fans after Aston Villa defeat

EMILIANO MARTINEZ was left "rattled" after Aston Villa's 4-1 humbling against Arsenal. The goalkeeper conceded four goals at the Emirates on Tuesday night to see Villa's 11-game winning run come crashing to a halt. Martinez, 33, did not cover himself in much glory for the opening goal as he was bullied by returning Gunners defender...

Sport

1 week ago Police are facing ruin from Labour's 'soft justice crimewave': Forces set for £800million bill from plan to jail fewer criminals

Labour's soft justice reforms will unleash a crimewave, pushing some forces to the brink of bankruptcy, warn police chiefs.

Events

1 week ago Police apologise for wrongly claiming Jewish community supported ban on  Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending Aston Villa match

West Midlands Police (WMP) Chief Constable Craig Guildford admitted there was 'no documented feedback' that British Jews wanted Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from a match at Aston Villa.

Events

2 w. ago Mikel Arteta responds to nervous Arsenal fans ahead of Aston Villa showdown

Arteta feeling nervous energy inside Emirates Stadium but wants Gunners to harness emotion in title race

Sport

2 w. ago Bruno Fernandes exchange with Aston Villa fans during Man Utd loss caught on camera

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes could help but interact with Aston Villa supporters from the dugout as the Red Devils fell to defeat in the Premier League

Sport

3 w. ago ‘Unai Emery is funny as hell’ say fans after Aston Villa boss’ hilarious reaction to Morgan Rogers’ screamer

PREMIER LEAGUE fans have been left in stitches by Unai Emery's unusual reaction to Morgan Rogers' second goal against Manchester United. Rogers pounced on a loose ball in the box to fire a shot past Senne Lammens in goal and restore his side's lead at Villa Park. But viewers at home were as impressed by...

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