The police and crime commissioner in the West Midlands has urged an “immediate review” of a controversial decision to ban fans of Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending the team’s Europa League game against Aston Villa.
Simon Foster said the purpose of his request for a review into the decision, made by Birmingham’s Safety Advisory Group (SAG), to bar away fans from attending Villa Park on November 6 amid safety concerns was for the authorities to determine whether it is appropriate and necessary.
