Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, a former Arsenal and Ipswich Town striker, has returned to football after being released from prison, where he served more than 10 months for masterminding a £600,000 cannabis smuggling operation. Fans of AFC Totton have expressed outrage on social media regarding his signing, accusing the club of lacking class. The club, however, welcomed him and highlighted his powerful presence and technical skills. Emmanuel-Thomas will play under strict license conditions following his release, including an electronically monitored curfew.
Emmanuel-Thomas was jailed in June for masterminding the importation of £600,000 worth of cannabis at London Stansted Airport, serving more than 10 months in prison.
Fans criticized AFC Totton for signing Emmanuel-Thomas, expressing their outrage on social media, accusing the club of a 'severe lack of class'.
AFC Totton expressed delight over Emmanuel-Thomas' signing, highlighting his 'powerful presence and exceptional technical ability' as valuable to the team.
Emmanuel-Thomas had also played in Thailand, where he encountered the drug producers involved in his smuggling operation.
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