: Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:27 am  

Bradford are taking a punt on him getting off on a technicality. Not sure what he's been charged with, is malicious wounding, perverting the course of justice or both?

I think I read that his g'friend is saying it was an accident (she must have slipped and fell into his glass!) and so the whole dodgy affair of trying to get his mate to cop the charge is what they are hitting him with.

: Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:34 am  

he's charged with reckless wounding, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two charges of lying to police.

: Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:49 am  

Well if Carney couldn't get in due to drink driving he has no chance!

: Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:47 am  

JB Down Under wrote:

Well if Carney couldn't get in due to drink driving he has no chance!

Which part of not yet convicted don't you lot understand?

He hasn't been found guilty of anything, which makes it very likely he'll be given a Visa.

It wasn't just drink driving that carney was convicted for, he was also involved in a police persuit, where he failed to stop.

: Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:45 am  

http://www.leaguehq.com.au/news/news/bi ... 27517.html Gary Hetherington has his say. "The signing is a blow to the reputation of the Super League," Hetherington told AAP as the Rhinos prepared to travel to Orlando en route to the UK. "Players banned in the NRL should not be able to simply sign with a British club and this is an example of impotence from the Rugby Football League. "There is a lack of leadership and frankly it is disappointing that a club should want to sign him." Also, I think Greg Bird's manager should have a rethink on his comments: "Greg hasn't been found guilty of anything yet"

http://www.leaguehq.com.au/news/news/bi ... 27517.html Gary Hetherington has his say. "The signing is a blow to the reputation of the Super League," Hetherington told AAP as the Rhinos prepared to travel to Orlando en route to the UK. "Players banned in the NRL should not be able to simply sign with a British club and this is an example of impotence from the Rugby Football League. "There is a lack of leadership and frankly it is disappointing that a club should want to sign him." Also, I think Greg Bird's manager should have a rethink on his comments: "Greg hasn't been found guilty of anything yet"

: Mon Jan 19, 2009 11:33 am  

saints35 bulls0 wrote:

http://www.leaguehq.com.au/news/news/bird-signing-slammed/2009/01/19/1232213527517.html

Gary Hetherington has his say.

"The signing is a blow to the reputation of the Super League," Hetherington told AAP as the Rhinos prepared to travel to Orlando en route to the UK.

"Players banned in the NRL should not be able to simply sign with a British club and this is an example of impotence from the Rugby Football League.

"There is a lack of leadership and frankly it is disappointing that a club should want to sign him."

Also, I think Greg Bird's manager should have a rethink on his comments:

"Greg hasn't been found guilty of anything yet"

Aka.. 'poop, the bulls have signed a quality half back and could be a threat this season'

[Kosh]

: Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:05 pm  

Paul124897 wrote:

Which part of not yet convicted don't you lot understand?

He hasn't been found guilty of anything, which makes it very likely he'll be given a Visa.

It wasn't just drink driving that carney was convicted for, he was also involved in a police persuit, where he failed to stop.

Not necessarily.

Pending court cases can be a reason to refuse a visa, or at least delay it until after the case is heard. Plus he will be assessed under the new points-based system which came in at the end of November. The fact that he is currently banned from the NRL may well exclude him under the 'established at the highest echelon of the sport' clause.

: Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:11 pm  

what are the implications of him firstly getting a visa as he is innocent till guilty etc, then being found guilty in court but not getting a custodial sentence.. will his visa become invalid due to his conviction ?

: Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:25 pm  

Paul124897 wrote:

Aka.. 'poop, the bulls have signed a quality half back and could be a threat this season'

A threat to who? Salford and Celtic?

: Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:30 pm  

now now lenny play nice lol