Great Bridge football violence admitted by three

Three men have admitted taking part in a violent pub brawl that blighted West Bromwich Albion's draw with Wolves earlier this year.

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Three men have admitted taking part in a violent pub brawl that blighted West Bromwich Albion's draw with Wolves earlier this year.

Shaun Bennett, Jason Harris and Ricky Wright were involved in a fight that took place at the Tamebridge pub in Great Bridge on February 20.

Dozens of fans were caught on CCTV throwing glasses and even beer kegs at each other during the large-scale disorder at about 5.15pm.

Earlier in the day, Albion had scored in the last minute at the Hawthorns to earn them a 1-1 draw against their bitter rivals.

Bennett, aged 34, of Fountain Lane in Dudley, Harris, 41, of Abbey Close in West Bromwich and Ricky Wright, 30, of Arthur Street in West Bromwich, all pleaded guilty to violent disorder. The trio will be sentenced at a later date.

Carlos Vela struck a late equaliser for Albion in Roy Hodgson's first Premier League game in charge.

Jamie O'Hara had earlier given Wolves the lead.