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      Blow to Jack Grealish as cops probing £1m raid on his mansion suspect overseas gang was involved and have ‘zero leads’

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      POLICE investigating a £1million raid on Jack Grealish’s mansion suspect an overseas gang was involved.Cops have “zero leads” on the break-in at the footie star’s home despite exhaustive inquiries.
      Police suspect the £1 million raid on Jack Grealish’s mansion was the work of an overseas gangCredit: Getty
      Jack’s fiancée Sasha Attwood was in at the time of the raid and raised the alarmCredit: Instagram
      And they are now increasingly convinced the burglary on December 27 — as he played for Man City but while relatives and his fiancée Sasha Attwood were at the property — was the work of a gang with foreign links.
      Reports have previously suggested it could have been an inside job.
      But a security source said: “The fact police have made so many inquiries locally, and come up with nothing, has made them think it is linked to a foreign gang.
      “That, of course, makes it much harder for them to be traced, especially if they have flown into the UK and then fled abroad.
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      “The talk among players and their security teams is it could be linked to a South American gang, who have been known to target homes of the wealthy here before.
      “It makes it seem increasingly unlikely it will be solved.
      “Jack will then become the latest in a long line of footballers who have had their properties raided with no one caught.”
      The raiders struck at the £5.6million Cheshire pad as Grealish, 28, played in City’s 3-1 win at Everton.
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      Terrified Sasha, 27, heard movement upstairs and raised the alarm but the gang fled within minutes with watches and gems worth £1million.
      Footie stars have been plagued by raiders, amid fears that “away-day” gangs are jetting to the UK specifically to carry out burglaries.
      Last August two Chilean women who flew to Britain as “burglary tourists” and raided a businessman’s home were jailed.
      Cheshire Police confirmed they had made no arrests and inquiries continued. More

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      We must never give an inch to footy thugs after West Brom vs Wolves clash, I remember the dark days all too well

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      REARING its ugly face at The Hawthorns, crowd violence was the worst news in our football since the last time.We must not give it an inch because do so and repeats of the problem that invaded us in the 70s and 80s might well damn us again.
      Chaos ensued between West Brom and Wolves fans in the FA Cup Black Country derbyCredit: PA
      Fighting broke out in the home end at The HawthornsCredit: PA
      A fan was escorted out of the ground by emergency services covered in blood
      Acting together, clubs, the authorities and the police have used techniques to control if not to eradicate hooliganism inside grounds and  the streets around them.
      In the end only the certainty of being caught, guaranteed punishment and respect for other supporters have led to much-diminished violence.
      There are counter forces as well.
      Drugs, alcohol, over-excitement, ignorance, rivalry and sheer criminality play their part.
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      At West Brom’s home FA Cup-tie with neighbours Wolves several of these factors were at work, in particular hatred and the away team’s second and likely decisive goal.
      In the moments afterwards a stray Wolves fan overdid the exultation in an Albion section, and trouble followed, sadly inevitably.
      From where I sat, in a comfy chair elsewhere, it was clear that the TNT cameras were trying to pinpoint the site of the outbreak.
      They weren’t very successful.
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      Kyle Bartley was forced to lead his children away from the crowd trouble
      But when Albion’s brawny centre-back Kyle Bartley scrambled through the pack holding his two young children tightly, it was clear we had a ­serious problem.
      Great credit to the police, stewards and pre-planners in case of a red-hot rumpus, in the end we had half an hour’s shutdown of play, a chap with a blood-streaked face and six arrests.
      Not a small incident and one freighted with enormous repercussions.
      When I joined Birmingham in 1993, the club were still tarnished with the reputation of the Zulu gang and the St Andrew’s riot at the end of the match with Leeds on May 11, 1985.
      Madness was on hand that day.
      A crazed idiot punched a police horse to the ground.
      Then a dozen or so jumped a wall, pulled down a long advertising hoarding and charged down the pitch behind it, knocking over police and horses.
      A 15-year-old lad tragically died, 145 police were injured, 125 fans arrested and at least 50 went to hospital. 
      On the same day 56 people died in a fire at Bradford’s Valley Parade ground.
      A joint inquiry on both led to new standards of safety in UK stadiums.
      Later, the Hillsborough disaster added to the urgency for new standards of policing major events.
      Our clubs, together with various authorities, also introduced high-standard stewarding and crowd control both inside stadiums and in the vicinity.
      Behaviour is monitored in car parks and in stations and even trains.
      My club has had plenty of experiences of bad behaviour as they cause me both fear and fury.
      Away to Dutch side AZ Alkmaar last season we started celebrating reaching the Europa Conference League final when our players’ family and friends were attacked at the final whistle.
      An AZ mob broke through a fence and attacked our contingent in the stadium.
      There was a brawl in which our players, including then-captain Declan Rice attempted to quieten them.
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      We have to ensure The Hawthorns skirmish doesn’t become the start of something horrible — a raging battle in which bloodied heads are but a precursor of mayhem.
      I pray this is not so.
      AZ Supporters attacked relatives of West Ham United players during their Conference League matchCredit: Getty More

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      Major TV change for Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea as kick-off time announced amid police fears

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      A MAJOR scheduling change has been forced on the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool amid police fears. The Wembley showpiece was due to kick off at 4.30pm on Sunday.
      A major TV change has been forced on the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and LiverpoolCredit: PA
      But the Metropolitan Police requested that it be brought forward after the rivalling Premier League sides made it to the final.
      Cops deemed the fixture as “high risk” and requested that it gets under way no later than 3pm.
      And now their wish has been granted, with kick-off moved back 90 minutes.
      An EFL spokesperson said: “Following representations from the @metpoliceuk, the local safety advisory group has determined the 2024 @Carabao_Cup Final will now kick-off at 3pm.
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      “Having previously scheduled the usual 4.30pm kick off time with @wembleystadium and @SkySports, it is disappointing to note the change at this late stage.”
      The FA has issued a 3pm TV blackout on Saturdays since the 1960s and is set to stay for another five years.
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      But it does not apply for Sundays, meaning the Carabao Cup clash can proceed with the amended time
      The game will be broadcast by Sky Sports.
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      Chelsea booked their place in the final by overcoming a 1-0 first leg loss to Middlesbrough by winning the return tie 6-1.
      Liverpool meanwhile overcame Fulham to set up a repeat of the 2022 final, which the Reds won on penalties.
      Liverpool won the Carabao Cup in 2022Credit: Marc Aspland – The Times More

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      Football hooligans must face criminal charges and match bans, Rishi Sunak says after weekend of violence

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      FOOTBALL hooligans must face the full force of the law, Rishi Sunak has warned after a weekend of chaos. The PM blasted yobs who ran riot at FA cup games – demanding match bans and even criminal charges for those involved.
      Violence broke out at the West Brom vs Wolves derby yesterday
      One fan was led away with blood pouring from his head
      A “day of disgrace” saw violence erupt between fans at the West Brom vs Wolves clash on Sunday. 
      The derby even had to be halted while police tried to break up fighting in the stands and stop thugs storming the pitch.
      Mr Sunak’s spokesman said this morning: “Those scenes are extremely concerning. There’s no place for that kind of behaviour in football. 
      “The PM believes everyone should be able to watch their team without any threats of violence or antisocial behaviour.
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      “And he firmly expects anyone involved to face criminal charges and to be banned from future games.”
      Downing Street praised the “bravery” of cops and confirmed talks about clubs contributing to the cost of policing games.
      West Midlands Police have said six people were arrested following the outbreak of violence.
      The force said in a statement: “We have extra officers at this local derby and they responded immediately as disorder in the stands caused fans to spill onto the pitch.
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      “Five people have now been arrested for public order offences relating to the disorder in the ground.
      “Another man was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon prior to the match outside of the ground.
      “We worked with officials to get the game restarted as soon as possible. A man has been taken to hospital with head injuries.”
      The FA also condemned the violence at The Hawthorns and are investigating.
      Away fans infiltrating the Home end has become a growing problem in football.
      Police had to intervene as chaos broke out in one corner of The Hawthorns, moments after Matheus Cunha had put Wolves 2-0 up against West Brom in the 78th minute. More

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      I’m 5ft and was left dizzy when falling Maidstone fan crushed me – but Ipswich FC didn’t even offer me a cup of tea

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      A 5ft FOOTBALL fan was left dizzy when a falling Maidstone supporter crushed her – but says her beloved Ipswich Town FC didn’t even offer her a cup of tea.Sixth-tier Maidstone pulled off a huge FA Cup upset after beating second-placed Championship side Ipswich 2-1 on Saturday afternoon.
      A Maidstone fan tumbled down the roof after his side scored against IpswichCredit: TikTok / @brxndonio
      The man landed on Ipswich fan Jo Peters (pictured on Saturday before the game)Credit: Supplied
      The club is probing the bizarre scenes
      Lamar Reynold’s strike just before half time sent the 4,500 travelling Maidstone fans into bedlam – with one man tumbling down the roof onto a group of Ipswich fans in the tier below.
      Jo Peters, 51, said she bore the brunt of the 6ft-tall Maidstone fan’s fall before he bounced onto an elderly man in front of her.
      Mum-of-three Jo told The Sun: “He kicked me hard in the back of the head and on my back.
      “I’m just 5ft1 and have scoliosis – God knows how I’ll feel tomorrow.
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      “My first reaction was anger, then shock. I said, “You just fell on me – what the f***.
      “He was totally intoxicated and couldn’t get up until the stewards flew up and chucked him out.”
      First aiders checked Jo at the edge of the pitch after the blow to her head left her feeling dizzy.
      She felt nauseated and breathless throughout the second half, saying she was “oblivious” when Ipswich briefly went level.
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      The elderly man who was also knocked by the tumbling Maidstone fan was reportedly in good spirits, cheering when Jeremy Sarmiento scored in the 56th minute.
      But when Maidstone went back just ahead ten minutes later, Jo gripped the ledge behind her for fear of getting hurt again.
      Jo said: “We asked to speak to the stadium management and were taken to the directors’ box.
      “They didn’t even offer me a cup of tea – and told me that accidents happen and it was no one’s fault.
      “I feel let down by my club. I’ve been going to Ipswich for ten years and love it – but they just fobbed me off.
      “I’ve never seen a group of away fans as hostile as Maidstone today – there were nowhere near enough stewards or police.”
      She added: “The officer who I spoke to told me they haven’t got enough resources.
      “But after the guy fell suddenly there were cops boxing off the away section – why weren’t they there in the first place?
      “I’ve seen the footage of two or three more away fans getting held up after they fell over the barrier.
      “If they had fallen too, they could have landed on a little kid or someone in a wheelchair.
      “I’d have been even worse off if I was standing – I’m never going back to that stand under the away fans.”
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      Jo’s partner Aaron is a lifelong Ipswich fan whose family have been going to Portman Road for over a century.
      The 43-year-old has even worked at the stadium and knows it inside out.
      Aaron told The Sun: “They gave the whole of the top tier to Maidstone but didn’t box them in away from the home fans.
      “It would never have happened back in the day when there were far more cops and stewards.
      “I’m a true blue, I’ve been countless times and have never seen it that bad. It was like a warzone today.
      “The club is responsible for everyone being safe – the people we spoke to were out of their depth.
      “I’ve been going for 43 years. It’s not good enough and no way to treat anyone – let alone a lifelong fan.
      “A man fell out of the air and landed on Jo’s lap but the club just blamed the police and the police blamed the club.
      “I’ll never stop loving my club and will never stop going to games – but we want an apology in writing from the very top.
      “The owners are putting profit before safety.”
      Ipswich Town said it was investigating the incident, and will ensure those affected are contacted and updated with an outcome.
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      Earlier today, a spokesperson said: “The Club is aware of an incident involving a Maidstone United supporter in the Cobbold Stand at Portman Road during today’s Emirates FA Cup fourth-round fixture.
      “The Club is investigating the issue thoroughly.” More

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      Moment Phil Foden’s mum is put in handcuffs after she’s kicked out of club for drunkenly flipping cap off man’s head

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      THIS is the moment Phil Foden’s mum was put in handcuffs after she was kicked out of a seaside nightclub following a booze-fuelled argument with a male clubber.Claire Rowlands, 44, was cuffed by officers called to the scene after she was thrown out of Bentley’s nightclub on September 9 last year in Towyn, north Wales.
      Footage showed Rowlands with a glass in her handCredit: cps
      Rowlands held out her arms as police tried to talk to herCredit: cps
      Cops tried to question Rowlands but she refusedCredit: CPS
      Phil Foden with his mum after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match between England and SenegalCredit: Getty
      Rowlands, who admitted being drunk and disorderly when she appeared before magistrates in Llandudno, had downed tequila and vodka during a girl’s night out.
      She kicked off after bouncers ejected her for a row sparked by her “party trick” of flicking off a man’s cap, a court heard.
      After she grabbed a baseball cap from Paul Shortman, 42, and it dropped on the floor, she then swung an arm towards him and was asked to leave the venue.
      Her night then took a further turn for the worse when she drunkenly clashed with cops.

      The 52-second clip which was shown in court shows Claire aggressively confronting police officers who were called to the scene.
      Claire says: “Go on then, what’ve I done? Don’t come into my face unless you’ve got evidence. No I will not.
      “You’re coming over to me. No, he’s coming over to me.”
      I do not drink often but when I do, I make up for time. I am like an animal.”Claire RowlandsPolice interview
      A friend adds: “She’s coming home with me”.
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      But the PC tells the woman to “stop”, adding “she’s staying with us for a minute.”
      Rowlands continues: “We can walk off because we’ve done nowt wrong” while the PC adds “we need to talk to you for a minute, wait there”.
      The 44-year-old then tells him: “We’ve done no criminal offence, we going, thankyou, thankyou”, as someone else can be heard saying “f*** off”.
      Another PC again tells Rowlands they “need a word” before she once again refuses and takes a swig of her drink.
      Another woman then screams “don’t do that, you dare start chasing my mate” as Rowlands spreads her arms out wide and asks “what’ve I done” and is surrounded by officers.
      “Get off her,” adds another group member.
      On Tuesday Rowlands, of Prestbury, Cheshire, was cleared of assaulting Mr Shortman but she was fined £100, with £85 prosecution costs and a £40 surcharge having previously admitted being drunk and disorderley in a public place.
      During the hearing at Llandudno magistraes court, PC Stephen Gunning said she had been “stumbling with her speech slurred and her eyes glazed”.
      She had been abusive to officers and body worn footage showed her shouting at them to “f*** off ” before she was placed in handcuffs and arrested.
      During police interview, Rowlands admitted: “I kicked off with the police officers. I was a bit of a b***h.”
      She also told cops she was “like an animal” when she had been drinking.
      She said: “I do not drink often but when I do, I make up for time. I am like an animal.”
      It comes as Rowlands told Llandudno magistrates’ court she had been invited to a pal’s caravan for a “respite break”.
      Rowlands, wed to Phil Foden Snr, 45, told JPs caring for her disabled son was “hard work most of the time”.
      As a result, two pals had treated her to a weekend in a caravan owned by the aunt of a friend.
      The incident happened outside Sunny’s in Towyn, North Wales, which also houses nightclub Bentley’sCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      She hid under her coat as she left Llandudno magistrates’ courtCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      Phil Foden previously shared a post thanking his parents Claire Rowlands and Phil Snr for their love and supportCredit: Instagram
      Rowlands told the court the plan had been to “have a laugh” and “let our hair down”.
      The 44-year-old said she was necking vodka and tequila shots and the group moved to Sunny’s bar in Towyn.
      When this closed at 10pm they headed to the club Bentley’s upstairs.
      Rowlands said: “My friends were speaking to a couple of lads.
      “There was no animosity, I was drunk and enjoying myself.”
      The court heard that she was asked to leave by ­doormen who accused her of assaulting someone.
      ‘It was just a bit of fun really’
      A 30-second CCTV clip played for magistrates showed Rowlands knocking a baseball cap off Paul Shortman’s head before picking it up off the floor and swinging her arm in a bid to put it back on him.
      Her solicitor Simon Martin asked her: “What was going through your mind?”
      She replied: “I was just drunk. I was having a bit of fun. I had done it to a lad earlier. It was just a bit of fun, really.”
      Mr Martin asked: “Did you have any intent to harm him?”
      She replied: “No.” Mr Martin said the CCTV showed her walk across the dancefloor and pick up the cap.
      “I kicked off with the police officers. I was a bit of a b***h.”Claire RowlandsPolice interview
      She said: “I was just wanting to put his cap back on.”
      Mr Martin said Mr Shortman ducked and the cap went on the floor again without physical contact.
      Rowlands said: “I was drunk. It was just a bit of fun, a bit of ­banter. I just could not believe it, that I could get into trouble for knocking someone’s cap off. It’s my party trick, knocking someone’s cap off and putting it back on.”
      Rowlands disagreed that her actions had been reckless.
      She added: “I did not mean him any harm or to hurt him and you can see that on the video. It was just a bit of banter which has been taken the wrong way.”
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      In his closing speech Mr Martin said: “The video speaks for itself. Yes, she knocks his cap off and it goes to the floor. It is not a criminal offence. This is not a case of someone being punched or kicked. You can see it for what it is, a storm in a tea cup.”
      The court heard Mr Shortman had not attended to give evidence.
      Chairman of the magistrates, Duncan Campbell, said the prosecution had not proved assault.
      He added: “It is clear at the time that you were drunk, fooling around having fun. It is for the prosecution to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt and that you intended to use force.
      “It is telling that Mr Shortman has not attended and that your actions were not consensual. Therefore we find you not guilty.”
      She was cleared of assault by beating but fined £100 for being drunk and disorderly, with £85 costs and a £40 surcharge.
      Rowlands was given 90 days to pay.
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      She left court with her coat over her head, along with Phil Snr.
      The couple are directors of PWF Management Ltd, named after their son’s initials, Philip Walter Foden.
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      PHIL Foden’s proud mum Claire has ­supported his career since his footballing talent was spotted aged four.
      A Manchester City scout was alerted to Foden while he was at Bridge Hall primary in working-class Edgeley, Stockport.
      But life has not all been plain sailing. In May 2021 Claire was caught in a boozy brawl which left a woman with black eyes.
      Katie Skitt needed a tetanus jab after finding bite marks in Stockport.
      In February 2022 Claire clashed with boxing fans after Phil was verbally abused following Kell Brook’s win over Amir Khan.
      Phone footage showed her appearing to push a yob before he swung at her. Another man punched out in her defence.
      Cops investigated and City said the club was appalled by the assault on Claire.
      A month later she and hubby Phil Snr provoked complaints to police over loud music at their £2.85million home.

      The footballer shared a sweet Instagram post thanking his mum and dad, Claire and Phil Snr, for making his career possibleCredit: instagram
      Phil Foden during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James’ Park on January 13 2024Credit: Rex More

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      Man City star Phil Foden’s mum nicked for flicking off man’s cap in club – before telling court ‘it’s my party trick’

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      FOOTIE star Phil Foden’s mum was nicked for assault and told police: “I’m like an animal when I’ve been drinking.”Claire Rowlands, 44, also admitted “I was a bit of a bitch” after she raged at officers during a vodka and tequila-fuelled girls’ weekend.
      Phil Foden’s mum nicked for assault after flicking off a man’s cap in a clubCredit: Getty
      Claire hides under her coat as she leaves Llandudno magistrates’ courtCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      She kicked off after bouncers ejected her for a fracas sparked by her “party trick” of flicking off a man’s cap, a court heard.
      Rowlands had been invited to a pal’s caravan for a “respite break” — telling magistrates that her youngest son was severely disabled and needed 24-hour care.
      She necked shots and partied at a sports bar before clashing with the male clubber in Towyn, North Wales, last September.
      After her ejection, she told cops to “f*** off”, was cuffed and spent the night in the cells.
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      She admitted in an interview: “I kicked off with the police officers. I was a bit of a bitch.”
      The stay-at-home mum added she did not drink often but was “like an animal” when she did.
      At Llandudno magistrates’ court, she was cleared of assault by beating, but fined for being drunk and disorderly.
      Rowlands, wed to Phil Foden Snr, 45, told JPs that looking after her disabled son was “hard work most of the time”.
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      As a result, two pals had treated her to a weekend in a caravan owned by the aunt of a friend.
      Hours before her September 9 booze-up, England midfielder Phil, 23, came on as a sub for a Euro 2024 qualifier 1-1 draw in Ukraine.
      Rowlands told the court: “The plan was just to go out, have a laugh, let our hair down and enjoy ourselves. We went to the caravan, had a few cans, washed our hair and got all dressed up.”
      She said they went to a bar on the caravan site and “had some fun, doing some karaoke and getting all the old people dancing to Motown”.
      Rowlands said she was drinking vodka and tequila shots and the group moved to Sunny’s in Towyn.
      She told the court: “It was a bit of a sports bar. There were loads of local families. It was quite full.
      “It was a good atmosphere, everyone was chatting and getting on. “We were getting on the karaoke, giving everyone the confidence to sing and just having fun.”
      Phil Foden with his mum Claire and dad Phil SnrCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/BrOHNDrgVS0/?hl=en&img_index=1
      Rowlands said she was drinking vodka and tequila shots and the group moved to Sunny’s in Towyn.Credit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      When the bar closed, the party went upstairs to Bentley’s nightclub, which opened at 10pm.
      Rowlands said: “My friends were speaking to a couple of lads. “There was no animosity, I was drunk and enjoying myself.”
      The court heard that Rowlands was then asked to leave by ­doormen who accused her of assaulting someone.
      Magistrates watched a 30-second CCTV clip from the club which showed Rowlands knocking a baseball cap off Paul Shortman’s head before picking it up off the floor and swinging her arm in a bid to put it back on him.
      Her solicitor Simon Martin said the footage showed her chatting to Mr Shortman at the bar and showed her knocking his cap off by hitting the peak.
      Mr Martin asked her: “What was going through your mind?”
      She replied: “I was just drunk. I was having a bit of fun. I had done it to a lad earlier. It was just a bit of fun, really.”
      Mr Martin asked: “Did you have any intent to harm him?”
      She replied: “No.” Mr Martin said the CCTV showed her walk across the dancefloor and pick up the cap.
      She said: “I was just wanting to put his cap back on.”
      Mr Martin said Mr Shortman ducked and the cap went on the floor again without physical contact.
      Rowlands said: “I was drunk. It was just a bit of fun, a bit of ­banter. I just could not believe it, that I could get into trouble for knocking someone’s cap off. It’s my party trick, knocking someone’s cap off and putting it back on.”
      Cross-examined by prosecutor Rachel Drew she agreed that she had told police in interview that she was “like an animal” when she had been drinking.
      Rowlands told police: “I do not drink often but when I do, I make up for time. I am like an animal.”
      She agreed that she had thought Mr Shortman was one of a group of lads they had been chatting to at the downstairs bar.
      She said: “We were having drinks with different people. We were just chilling. We had been having some fun downstairs, singing Sweet Caroline and jumping around and I knocked this lad’s cap off.”
      Foden’s mum was abusive to officers and a body-worn camera showed her shouting at them to ‘f*** off’ before she was cuffed and arrestedCredit: Getty
      Rowlands disagreed that her actions had been reckless.
      She added: “I did not mean him any harm or to hurt him and you can see that on the video. It was just a bit of banter which has been taken the wrong way.”
      In his closing speech Mr Martin said: “The video speaks for itself. Yes, she knocks his cap off and it goes to the floor. It is not a criminal offence. This is not a case of someone being punched or kicked. You can see it for what it is, a storm in a tea cup.”
      The court heard Mr Shortman had not attended to give evidence.
      Chairman of the magistrates Duncan Campbell said the prosecution had not proved assault.
      He added: “It is clear at the time that you were drunk, fooling around having fun. It is for the prosecution to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt and that you intended to use force.
      “It is telling that Mr Shortman has not attended and that your actions were not consensual. Therefore we find you not guilty.”
      Rowlands, of Prestbury, Cheshire, was dealt with separately for being drunk and disorderly outside the club.
      She had pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing. For that she was fined £100, with £85 costs and a £40 surcharge.
      PC Stephen Gunning told the court that Rowlands had been “stumbling with her speech slurred and her eyes glazed”.
      She was abusive to officers and a body-worn camera showed her shouting at them to “f*** off” before she was cuffed and arrested.
      Mr Martin said Rowlands had reacted badly to having been thrown out of the nightclub for an assault which she felt she had not committed.
      He said that she “readily accepts that she lost it and is remorseful”.
      Mr Martin said she was a stay-at-home mum with no income and was not in receipt of any benefits.
      Rowlands was given 90 days to pay the £225 in fines and costs.
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      She left court with her coat over her head, along with Phil Snr.
      The couple are directors of PWF Management Ltd, named after their son’s initials, Philip Walter Foden.
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      PHIL Foden’s proud mum Claire has ­supported his career since his footballing talent was spotted aged four.
      A Manchester City scout was alerted to Foden while he was at Bridge Hall primary in working-class Edgeley, Stockport.
      But life has not all been plain sailing. In May 2021 Claire was caught in a boozy brawl which left a woman with black eyes.
      Katie Skitt needed a tetanus jab after finding bite marks in Stockport.
      In February 2022 Claire clashed with boxing fans after Phil was verbally abused following Kell Brook’s win over Amir Khan.
      Phone footage showed her appearing to push a yob before he swung at her. Another man punched out in her defence.
      Cops investigated and City said the club was appalled by the assault on Claire.
      A month later she and hubby Phil Snr provoked complaints to police over loud music at their £2.85million home. More

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      Armed police ‘called in to contain angry journalists’ after Chris Hughton’s Ghana suffer Afcon humiliation

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      ARMED cops were called in to deal with fuming Ghanaian journalists with the country on the brink of an early Africa Cup of Nations exit.The Black Stars were leading Mozambique by two goals in stoppage time before an incredible collapse.
      Ghanaian journalists raged after finding out their team tried to avoid media dutiesCredit: @SaddickAdams
      Armed police were sent down to control the situationCredit: @SaddickAdams
      Ghana first gave away a penalty and then conceded from a corner in the 94th minute.
      Chris Hughton’s side now need several results to go their way in order to make it through to the knockout stages.
      Ghana have failed to win a match at three consecutive Afcons.
      With most accepting they are out this year’s tournament, angry journalists went downstairs at Alassane Ouattara Stadium to interrogate the manager and players.
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      Reporter Saddick Adams claims media workers waited over an hour before suddenly realising the Ghana flops were not going to turn up.
      The team bus reportedly “strategically parked at the entrance of the dressing room” with players ready to make a quick escape.
      Barricades were then erected to create a path for the Ghana stars to get to the bus.
      But the journalists were having none of it, refusing to move and stopping security from bringing the players out their dressing room.
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      As tempers flared, armed cops were called in to help deal with the situation.
      Media staff stood their ground and the players eventually had to walk past them.
      The team got booed and “unpleasant words” were exchanged.
      Adams insists: “Nobody was ready to harm anyone and nobody vandalised any bus.
      “We have tolerated this for far too long. This team was built with the toil and sweat of a few honest and dedicated individuals. We won’t allow a few to destroy it. Today, we will show them our anger.”
      After the game, ex-Brighton and Newcastle boss Hughton said: “I take responsibility for this performance and admit my results with the Black Stars have not been good enough.”
      Crazy stoppage time comeback…
      Ghana looked to be cruising 2-0 up against Mozambique and set to sneak through to the last 16 after losing their first game to Cape Verde and drawing their second with Egypt.
      Suddenly, the ref pointed to the spot as the ball hit ex-Prem star Andre Ayew’s outstretched arm.
      Geny Catamo converted the spot-kick and then in the 94th minute goalkeeper Richard Ofori made a huge error.
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      The ball was bouncing out for a goal-kick when he tried to keep the ball in – only for it to hit his hand and go behind for a corner.
      It gave Mozambique one last chance to load the box and they were rewarded as Reinildo Mandava’s looping header dropped into the net to break Ghana hearts.
      Ghana’s goalkeeper Richard Ofori made a mistake that led to the equaliserCredit: AFP
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