Tribal Football

Villa and Newcastle involved in 20-man bust-up in Boxing Day clash

Ansser Sadiq
Villa and Newcastle involved in 20 person bust-up in Boxing Day clash
Villa and Newcastle involved in 20 person bust-up in Boxing Day clashAction Plus
Newcastle United and Aston Villa were involved in a significant bust up on Boxing Day. 

The Magpies claimed a comfortable 3-0 win, which was marred by a rash tackle from Jhon Duran that saw him see red. 

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However, tensions boiled over in the tunnel at half-time, with Villa manager Unai Emery confronting Newcastle assistant Jason Tindall

Eventually, other coaches and players also became involved in the half-time fracas. 

The Express states that the altercation involved around 20 people, with Newcastle manager Eddie Howe not involved. 

He did stand up for his team, stating: "If you're going to send him (Tindall) off, you could probably send 10 to 15 people off.”