Birmingham mail villa pitch invasion

You're referring to the infamous Villa pitch invasion!

On May 29, 1982, Aston Villa fans invaded the pitch at Wembley Stadium after their team won the European Cup (now known as the Champions League) by defeating Bayern Munich 1-0 in the final. The match was played in front of a crowd of over 90,000 people, and the Villa fans' joy and excitement were palpable.

As the final whistle blew, the Villa fans surged onto the pitch, celebrating their team's historic victory. The players, including the legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel, were mobbed by fans, and the scene was one of pure elation.

The pitch invasion was a momentous occasion in English football history, and it's still remembered fondly by Villa fans today. The team's victory was a major upset, as Bayern Munich were the dominant force in European football at the time, and Villa's win was seen as a major achievement.

The Birmingham Mail, being a local newspaper, would have likely covered the event extensively, including the pitch invasion. I'm sure they would have had plenty of photos and stories about the celebrations in the aftermath of the match.