Deeney Sentenced to Ten Months

Watford striker Troy Deeney has been sentenced to ten months in jail for his part in a Birmingham brawl and beating in February. Deeney, signed to a twelve month contract extension in March, has scored 13 goals in 79 appearances since joining Watford in 2010. The club has refused to comment directly except to state they are aware of the sentence, but are expected to in the next few days.