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Sean Mcgill

Anger as East Lothian football club stands by player convicted of domestic abuse

An East Lothian football club is facing fan backlash after they said they will support the reformation of a player who abusively stalked his ex-girlfriend.

Tranent player Jordon Forster, 29, pleaded guilty to an amended domestic abuse charge at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday after admitting to a campaign of aggressive behaviour to his former partner over several months.

The former Hibs defender also admitted to repeatedly showing up at the woman’s place of work, accessing her phone without permission, pushing her on the body and swearing and shouting at her.

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