Wolves fan told steward he would 'bite his nose off' at away game

Self-employed engineer Glenn Firstbrook, aged 36, of The Knoll in Kingswinford, was arrested and missed the club's 3-1 win at Championship rivals Fulham FC.

He pleaded guilty at Hammersmith Magistrates Court to using threatening behaviour towards gate steward Chirag Patel outside Craven Cottage on March 18.

Prosecutor Miss Arlene De Silva said: "He was refused entry at the turnstile and the steward took his ticket, saying he was too drunk.

She said that Firstbrook replied 'I'll bite your ******* nose off'. The police were alerted and he was arrested.

Firstbrook claimed he had no more than two pints of beer prior to the match and only reacted when the steward 'smirked' at him.

When questioned by police he told them: "I just got a bit angry. It's the most ridiculous thing I have ever said."

The first-time offender has been a Wolves season ticket holder for the last three seasons as well as between 1996 and 2005.

His lawyer, Miss Annie Finn told the court: "He got very upset. He was walking away, but when he saw the steward smiling, to use his words he 'lost it'.

"He does not usually drink at games and feels he has let himself and the club down as a representative.

"He has spent time in police cells and feels embarrassment and remorse."

Firstbrook was conditionally discharged for 12 months and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £20 victim surcharge.