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FA Cup Tie Suspended Amid Crowd Trouble, Pritchard Seeks Sunderland Exit

In a weekend marked by crowd disorder, the West Bromwich Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers match was halted due to violence, while a Port Vale fan was arrested for chasing the referee during their match against Portsmouth. Meanwhile, Sunderland's Alex Pritchard has expressed his desire to leave the club.

Overview

  • West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers' FA Cup tie was suspended for 30 minutes due to crowd trouble, marking a low point in the history of the Black Country derby.
  • During the Port Vale vs Portsmouth League One fixture, a fan chased referee Craig Hicks across the pitch, leading to his arrest and potential sanctions for Port Vale.
  • Sunderland midfielder Alex Pritchard withdrew from the matchday squad and expressed his desire to leave the club, sparking rumors of a move to Birmingham City.
  • Bradford City striker Jake Young, who had been on loan at Swindon Town and was subject to transfer speculation, made his first appearance for Bradford, ruling out a move to another club until summer.
  • Exeter City's manager Gary Caldwell predicted seven points from their next three games, a prediction that came true after victories over Bristol Rovers and Barnsley.