Villa fan removed from flight after shouting and drinking
An Aston Villa supporter was escorted off an EasyJet plane by Spanish police after allegedly drinking Stella and shouting about Birmingham. The incident caused an hour's delay.
An Aston Villa supporter was escorted off an EasyJet plane by Spanish police after allegedly drinking Stella and shouting about Birmingham. The incident caused an hour's delay.
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