Kevin Beattie - what a very sad story

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  1. Merde Tete

    Merde Tete Well-Known Member

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    Merde Tete, May 22, 2012
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    why is it sad? he has committed fraud just because he is an ex footballer, ok a good one, it doesnt make him immune to prosecution
     
    GreekMan, May 22, 2012
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    Merde Tete Well-Known Member

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    In my opinion it's very sad that anyone who is the full-time carer for a partner with a debilitating and ultimately terminal illness should find themselves in such a desperate financial situation that they feel the need to not declare what is by most people's standards a very small annual income. For me, the sadness is only compounded by the obscene amounts of money that some very mediocre footballers rake in these days.
     
    Merde Tete, May 22, 2012
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    I agree with you MT, it is a very sad story. He got caught out and was rightfully punished but to see a footballer of such a stature fall on such hard times is a very sad state of affairs. It puts into perspective just how the game has changed financially in a relatively short period of time. I hope he gets back on track asap.
     
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    Compassion is a word some people will never understand.... aggression and self centredness is a trait all to often seen...its to be hoped that people lacking compassion never need it..
     
    Dodworth Red, May 22, 2012
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    no offence, but you're a dick.
     
    Watcher_Of_The_Skies, May 23, 2012
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    Compassion is rarely seen on here. This board is generally inhabited by a bunch of self righteous, hard hearted tossers. There are a handful of posters who I would genuinely enjoy a pint and a chat with and that's probably the only reason I still pop on every couple of days.
     
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    well i took offence!! get back to watching the skies you muppet
     
    GreekMan, May 23, 2012
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    Conan Troutman Well-Known Member

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    When I was made redundant I went to an agency in Sheffield and they asked me if I was interested in P/T work. I said I could not afford to do this as it would void my mortgage cover if I was in paid employment so I had to work full time. I was told you could work up to 16 hours per week and still be registered unemployed and it would not affect you. I don't know anything about carer's allowances but with it only being a few hours work he may have thought the same thing - and I'm just speculating.

    It's a shame he is in the situation especially when you consider the ridiculous salaries that even the most average player can claim BUT a game he left 30 years ago does not owe him a living.
     
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    absolutely spot on, hate hearing ex players whine about how skint they are, 99% of the country are skint, we just learn to deal with it
     
    GreekMan, May 23, 2012
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