Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne set to discover fate after bust-up with backroom staff – report

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Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne will find out on Wednesday what punishment he faces following an alcohol-fuelled outburst at a team-bonding day, according to the Daily Mail.

The Midlands club want to fine him six weeks’ wages but Dunne’s lawyer will argue that the maximum under union rules is two.

The club embarked on the two-day trip to Champneys Springs, Leicestershire last week to boost team morale and, according to the Birmingham Mail, tempers flared during a meal after a day of paintballing.

It is said that a verbal disagreement about coaching and tactics got out of hand between Dunne and backroom staff after Gerard Houllier agreed to a free bar where they were eating.
 
Dunne was dropped from the side earlier in the campaign after reportedly having an argument with assistant manager Gary McAllister on the training ground, but he later apologised.

Villa, who lie two points above the relegation zone, face a west Midlands derby at home to Wolves on Saturday.