Barrow's Cotterill jailed over pitch punch

Barrow defender James Cotterill was sentenced to four months in prison today for breaking a rival player’s jaw during an FA Cup match.

Barrow's Cotterill jailed over pitch punch

Barrow defender James Cotterill was sentenced to four months in prison today for breaking a rival player’s jaw during an FA Cup match.

It is thought to be the first time in recent history a football player has been jailed in England for an offence on the pitch.

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