Paying him off the last year of his contract will take a chunk out of it.

Plus it counts on the cap.

Not just sports stars is it, its a wider issue to do with our entire legal system leaking money with very few people feeling it's fit for purpose. Sadly the decision makers senior lawyers are entirely happy to pick up fat salaries and dish out pitiful punishments.... and the senior bankers get stick!!

Sports stars tend to be treat more lightly, this is often down to them having the cash to splash out on a top lawyer..........simples.

Not always the case though ask Ryan Bailey & Chev Walker

For joe public it seems entirely pot luck whether you get a slap on the wrist, community service or 3 yrs in jail. Its a joke!

Yes he should have, but as with Ben Cockayne, some sports stars seem to be able to get away with anything!'"