Indeed, which is why many expect he might get a fairly lengthy custodial sentence. (fairly lengthy in the scheme of things that is, less than 2 years I'd imagine)'"

If found guilty he'll be in and out in 6 months imo.'"

Ive said before, i agree re the assault. I just dont have any faith in our legal system. In an ideal world he would have done 2 years for assault and then this additional offence would have meant a 5 year stretch for me. He'll be lucky not to do time but i dont imagine he'll do more than 6 months of a 12 month sentence, he's not de-frauded a large enough amount to get anything more severe.

be interesting to see if they take his home under the proceeds of crime legislation, they should.

Would depend how much he would owe should he be found guilty i guess. If its 100k i would guess he wouldnt need to sell his house for example.

How about selling the shirt off his back?

Theyll take what they can to reclaim any monies made by illegal means.

With a suspended sentence already in place?

IMO he should have got 2 years for the assault anyway.'"

Read my posts back, ive said 'if'

There's nothing wrong with us discussing it, thats what this forums for.

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!'"