West Midlands Police said: "We are investigating after we received a call from a member of the public regarding a threat posted online against a footballer."

ASTON VILLA’S perfect start to the Champions League has been spoiled by a schoolboy error. Tyrone Mings’ unbelievable lapse in concentration cost Villa all three points on their trip

Aston Villa conceded a bizarre penalty in a 1-0 loss at Club Brugge on Wednesday which ended their perfect start to the Champions League group stage. What had been a lethargic performance for Villa turned absurd in the 52nd minute when Tyrone Mings inexplicably picked up the ball,

Tyrone Mings made a bizarre mistake during Aston Villa’s clash with Club Brugge in the Champions League that gifted the home side all three points. The English defender picked the ball up after

Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings made an embarrassing handball blunder that condemned his side to a shock 1-0 defeat against Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery lamented Tyrone Mings's incomprehensible handball that led to their 1-0 Champions League loss to Club Brugge on Wednesday, saying the bizarre incident killed the game. Mings inexplicably picked up the ball believing it was out of play after Villa keeper Emi Martinez had sent him a short pass as a goal kick.