Football thug jailed after smashing former Premier League star in face with METAL BUCKET in shocking pitch invasion

A FOOTBALL thug has been jailed for hitting Middlesbrough keeper Tom Glover in the face with a METAL BUCKET.

The incident left former Tottenham youngster Glover concussed with blood streaming down his face – and needing ten stitches.

A man has been jailed for hitting former Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover in the face with a metal bucketCredit: Getty

The incident occurred in December during Melbourne City’s clash with Melbourne VictoryCredit: Getty

It happened last December, when the Australian keeper was playing for Melbourne City in a local derby against Melbourne Victory.

Glover, who joined Championship strugglers Boro earlier this summer, still bears a scar from the assault.

Melbourne magistrates court sentenced Victory fan Alex Agelopoulos to three months in prison after he pleaded guilty to violent disorder.

The trial heard he attacked Glover, 25, with the sand-filled bucket during a pitch invasion.

The footy thug launched a metal bucker at Glover following a pitch invasion

Glover was visibly hurt after the collisionCredit: Getty

Players and staff were on hand to help escort the shot-stopper away from the situationCredit: Getty

Magistrate Rosemary Falla told Agelopoulos, 23: “You and your cohort have stained the very fabric of football in Australia.

“This will forever be remembered for the harm that was caused.

“Tom Glover is now wary every time he steps onto the pitch.”

Agelopoulos, nicknamed Bucket Man by Aussie media, was freed on bail after an appeal but will go on trial once more in December.

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Glover spent five seasons on Spurs’ books before returning home to join Melbourne City in 2019.

He made 106 appearances for the Aussie outfit before signing for Middlesbrough on a free transfer this July.