Aston Villa has said it will initiate legal action against Jamie Carragher over what the club described as "unacceptable insults," according to BBC News. The broadcaster's summary of the club's position did not include the wording of the comments.
The Guardian reported, in a story credited to the Press Association, that Villa has announced plans to take legal action against Carragher following his comments about the club and its supporters. The report said the plan was announced by the club's chair on social media.
The Guardian said the dispute began when Carragher faced criticism for suggesting that Unai Emery should consider taking the Manchester United job. According to the same report, Carragher then told Villa fans to be quiet, using profane language.
The Guardian also said Carragher stated that the club would never be Manchester United. The summary of that report did not say in what context the remark was made, or whether it was part of the comments the club has objected to.
Neither source described the full text of the comments, and neither said whether a legal claim has been filed with a court. The BBC summary gave no timetable for the action, and the Guardian summary did not say when the chair's announcement was made. Both outlets describe the action as planned rather than completed.
The sources also do not say whether Carragher has responded to the club's plans beyond the remarks they describe. Until the club or Carragher makes further statements, the reports available describe the dispute only as a set of announced intentions and the remarks that prompted them.
Sources: BBC News: Villa to sue Carragher over 'unacceptable insults'; The Guardian: Aston Villa to take legal action against Jamie Carragher for ‘unacceptable insults’.