Local football club Whitehill welfare has taken the ridiculous decision to sign a convicted abuser ahead of the new season.
Paul Tansey was convicted of attacking Scotland international Lisa Robertson and was subsequently sacked by then-club Penicuik Athletic.
Councillor for Midlothian West, Pauline Winchester said:
“I have no idea why Whitehill Welfare thought it would be a good idea to sign a man who is as dangerous as this to play any role in a so-called ‘family-oriented club’. He has already been sacked by one club, why Whitehill failed to do any due diligence remains an open question.
This signing does not send the appropriate message to young boys and girls who aspire to be footballers or victims of domestic violence
Whitehill must sack him, as abuse of this or any nature must not be tolerated in any modern society”.
Midlothian Conservative councillors will do all they can to assure that appropriate action is taken as soon as possible.
You can see the original story here: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/9198425/scots-football-thug-signed-rival-team-abuse-conviction/
