minstral 5,375 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 A former Scottish international footballer claimed more than £7,500 in benefits he was not entitled to, a court heard.Michael Galloway, the once capped defender who played for Scottish Premier League outfits Hearts and Celtic, wrongly claimed the money in income support over a five year period while receiving pension payments, a district judge in Northumberland was told yesterday.Retired Galloway, now living in the North of the county, pleaded guilty to three offences and was given a six month community order.The 48 year old, who lives at Tynely Cottages, Chathill, appeared at Mid and South East Northumberland court at Bedlington on charges of dishonestly making false statements to obtain benefits, on June 3, 2005, January 3, 2008, and September 18, 2010.Prosecutor Claire Thomasson told the court how on the three occasions, Galloway had signed forms requesting income support.She added: “Enquiries later revealed he was in fact in receipt of annuities from a 1999 pension which remain undeclared until August 2011.”Ms Thomasson told the court Galloway had been overpaid to the tune of £7,632.47.Defending Graham Crouth told the court: “Mr Galloway was a professional footballer for many years until 1995 with some distinction, including being capped for Scotland.“He regretfully was in a very significant car crash in 1995 which ended his playing career.“Like others before him, like professional footballers not able to play, regretfully drink became a significant issue for Mr Galloway.”The court was told that Galloway was homeless for a time and would sleep on beaches in Scotland.Mr Crouth explained that his client relied on others to complete the relevant forms for him.The solicitor said Galloway had been entitled to some income support but that he had been overpaid by around £20 per week as a result of not disclosing his pension.The court heard he has now “turned his life around,” having not drunk alcohol since 2008 and lived with his partner the past two years, and that he has been voluntarily repaying the money he wrongfully claimed.District judge Bernard Begley imposed a six month community order with a curfew from 9pm to 6am, and ordered Galloway to pay £85 costs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubyred90 118 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Fuck me slept on beaches, having been homeless myself for a time can't really think of a worse place to be.Drink must have seriously pickled his head. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Shame, such a nice guy and not at all a fucking dirty bastard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,860 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Aye, worth a thread Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 20,031 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillete 1,338 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Was he the guy who tried to saw his leg off? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I'm not going to scoff at his misfortune.That said, I don't think I could be quite so magnanimous if it happens to another certain former scum midfield hacker, but that's just because that cunt would deserve it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Was he the guy who tried to saw his leg off?as i remember he tried to hack it off with a pizza wheel cutter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Oh shitey shitey , shitey shitey shitey Galloway Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wullyRFC 5,230 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I'd do 6 months community order just now for 7.5k as long as it was weekends Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WadeWilson 4,670 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I think I will need to claim DLA for partial blindness after trying to read that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 21,616 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Anybody got a magnifying glass ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueshoff 12,799 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Twat like his brother George................. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchibaldLeitch 380 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 He got a cap for scotland? Jesus weptI wonder who celtc "all stars" were in 1996 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers Lady 2,380 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 He not in a major car crash ?Think him and the bheasts keeper at the time would drink in Rangers bar after games Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers Lady 2,380 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 He not in a major car crash ?Think him and the bheasts keeper at the time would drink in Rangers bar after gamesJust read the crash bit in the OP, fuck, how did I miss that ? must be me age Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanther22 522 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 as i remember he tried to hack it off with a pizza wheel cutterthats not really trying is it? its like saying i tried to doyle myself by sticking a battery up my arse Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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