A Manchester City fan who invaded the pitch at the Etihad during the Blues' title decider on the final day of the Premier League season has been hauled before a court.
Paul Colbridge, 37, charged onto the pitch in a 'moment of pure elation' after the Blues went 3-2 up against Aston Villa on May 22.
He 'taunted' opposition players and fans, before slipping and falling and being caught by stewards. Colbridge, from Salford, has now been barred from attending football matches for four years.
Manchester Magistrates' Court heard mobile phone footage taken by a police officer showed Colbridge turn to face Villa supporters before goading them.
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