article_snippet: Aston Villa face a major FA inquiry, a substantial fine and the threat of a ground closure after West Bromwich Albion players appeared to be assaulted as the FA Cup quarter-final at Villa Park descended into chaos with an unrestrained pitch invasion joined by thousands of Aston Villa fans.
article_snippet: The Midlands club could face an FA probe after hundreds of fans stormed the Villa Park pitch .
article_snippet: I'm sure the FA will look at the FA without be poking my nose into the FA.
article_snippet: A police statement read: 'We carried out a large policing operation for the FA Cup yesterday evening (March 7) to ensure supporters could enjoy the game in a safe environment. '
article_snippet: An investigation has been launched to identify people involved in a disturbance before the match at the Witton Arms pub. '
article_snippet: Anyone who saw what happened should contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. '
article_snippet: We will also be supporting the Football Association to identify people involved in pitch invasions that happened at the end of the match at the Witton Arms pub.'
article_snippet: The FA, who are believed to have had a 'crowd control advisor' present, will begin investigations tomorrow, asking Villa for The FA, who are believed to have had a 'crowd control advisor' present observations and The FA, who are believed to have had a 'crowd control advisor' present plans for stewarding.
article_snippet: West Midlands Police will also submit evidence and the report of referee Taylor will be taken into consideration.
article_snippet: The most likely outcome would seem to be a fine in the region of £100,000.
highlights_snippet: Home fans invaded the Villa Park pitch and the club faces an FA probe .
  