<strong>Tottenham Hotspurs’</strong> British-born Nigerian midfielder, <strong>Dele Alli</strong> has been slammed with a three-match ban for violent conduct after punching West Brom’s <strong>Claudio Yacob</strong> in their 1-1 draw at White Hart Lane on Monday.
The FA Committee met on Thursday and agreed to a three-game suspension for the England international. This will see him miss out on the team’s remaining matches as the season draws to a close and title race gets hotter.
Meanwhile, another British-born Nigerian footballer plying his trade in the English Premier League (EPL), <strong>Gabriel Agbonlahor</strong> has quit his position as captain of the relegated Aston Villa team after a very terrible season.
According to him, he does not deserve the captain armband after failing the team, his coach, teammates and fans with his poor conducts.
‘I do not deserve to carry out such a role,’ he posted to Instagram on Thursday.
He also apologized for his poor behavior in recent times and vowed to always support the club.
On giving up the captaincy of the club he has been at for 16 years, <strong>Agbonlahor</strong> said: “I do not deserve to carry out such a role anymore.
<strong>Tottenham Hotspurs’</strong> British-born Nigerian midfielder, <strong>Dele Alli</strong> has been slammed with a three-match ban for violent conduct after punching West Brom’s <strong>Claudio Yacob</strong> in their 1-1 draw at White Hart Lane on Monday.
The FA Committee met on Thursday and agreed to a three-game suspension for the England international. This will see him miss out on the team’s remaining matches as the season draws to a close and title race gets hotter.
Meanwhile, another British-born Nigerian footballer plying his trade in the English Premier League (EPL), <strong>Gabriel Agbonlahor</strong> has quit his position as captain of the relegated Aston Villa team after a very terrible season.
According to him, he does not deserve the captain armband after failing the team, his coach, teammates and fans with his poor conducts.
‘I do not deserve to carry out such a role,’ he posted to Instagram on Thursday.
He also apologized for his poor behavior in recent times and vowed to always support the club.
On giving up the captaincy of the club he has been at for 16 years, <strong>Agbonlahor</strong> said: “I do not deserve to carry out such a role anymore.
“This role was a huge honour to me and it hurts to have lost it.”
He added: “My celebrations and passion, especially in games against local rivals, shows my loyalty to <strong>Aston Villa</strong></strong>.”
“I am asking Aston Villa fans for forgiveness as I’m hurting as well despite reports and photos in the press making out otherwise.
<blockquote class=”instagram-media” data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version=”6″ style=” background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% – 2px); width:calc(100% – 2px);”><div style=”padding:8px;”> <div style=” background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;”> <div style=” background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;”></div></div> <p style=” margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;”> <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/p/BEvz88tm7-v/” style=” color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;” target=”_blank”>I want to begin with an apology to all Aston Villa fans for my actions in recent weeks, especially at a time when it is devastating for everyone involved with the club. I am stepping down as club captain with immediate effect as I do not deserve to carry out such a role anymore. This role was a huge honour to me and it hurts to have lost it. I have spent 16 years at Aston Villa and played some memorable games. My celebrations and passion, especially in games against local rivals shows my loyalty to Aston Villa. I am asking Aston Villa fans for forgiveness as I'm hurting as well despite reports and photos in the press making out otherwise. I agree my performances this season have not been good enough but I will be working hard to make things right! Up The Villa, Villa Till I Die! I would also like to add; numerous fake social media accounts and have been created using my name. This is my official Instagram and I do not use Twitter or Facebook.</a></p> <p style=” color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;”>A photo posted by Gabriel Agbonlahor (@ga11official) on <time style=” font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;” datetime=”2016-04-28T14:20:06+00:00″>Apr 28, 2016 at 7:20am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote>
<script async defer src=”//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js”></script>
“I agree my performances this season have not been good enough but I will be working hard to make things right! Up The Villa, Villa Till I Die!”
Aston Villa confirmed later in the afternoon that the former England man’s suspension had now been lifted and he had received a <strong>“substantial”</strong><strong> fine.
“This role was a huge honour to me and it hurts to have lost it.”
He added: “My celebrations and passion, especially in games against local rivals, shows my loyalty to <strong>Aston Villa</strong></strong>.”
“I am asking Aston Villa fans for forgiveness as I’m hurting as well despite reports and photos in the press making out otherwise.
“I agree my performances this season have not been good enough but I will be working hard to make things right! Up The Villa, Villa Till I Die!”
Aston Villa confirmed later in the afternoon that the former England man’s suspension had now been lifted and he had received a <strong>“substantial”</strong><strong> fine.
