Frankie Gavin avoids jail for affray

[Black Sam Bellamy]

I didn't really wanna comment on it.. As I am ashamed of what happened but not once did I pick up a stool so tht was a lie an I never smashed a glass an threw it. I saw my mate surrounded so I helped him an instantly regretted some of the thing what went on an My missus an children were in a taxi cause we were just leaving... If I did what the mail said I would be in prison no ifs or buts.. An the title says in trouble again like I'm a criminal I have been arrested once when i was a teenager not once since I'm 30 now

What about the CCTV with you and the bar stool ?

[Sklar]

I didn't really wanna comment on it.. As I am ashamed of what happened but not once did I pick up a stool so tht was a lie an I never smashed a glass an threw it.

Are you going to take libel action against the paper?

[mickey1975]

I didn't really wanna comment on it.. As I am ashamed of what happened but not once did I pick up a stool so tht was a lie an I never smashed a glass an threw it.

Are you going to take libel action against the paper?

Maybe he is happy with the outcome and that was what was read out in court. I've had it myself. You just let them say their piece.

[Frankie Gavin]

I didn't really wanna comment on it.. As I am ashamed of what happened but not once did I pick up a stool so tht was a lie an I never smashed a glass an threw it. I saw my mate surrounded so I helped him an instantly regretted some of the thing what went on an My missus an children were in a taxi cause we were just leaving... If I did what the mail said I would be in prison no ifs or buts.. An the title says in trouble again like I'm a criminal I have been arrested once when i was a teenager not once since I'm 30 now

What about the CCTV with you and the bar stool ?

There was no cctv me hitting anyone with a bar stool an no one person said I hit them with a bar stool

[tobyh5]

I didn't really wanna comment on it.. As I am ashamed of what happened but not once did I pick up a stool so tht was a lie an I never smashed a glass an threw it. I saw my mate surrounded so I helped him an instantly regretted some of the thing what went on an My missus an children were in a taxi cause we were just leaving... If I did what the mail said I would be in prison no ifs or buts.. An the title says in trouble again like I'm a criminal I have been arrested once when i was a teenager not once since I'm 30 now

What about the CCTV with you and the bar stool ?

There was no cctv me hitting anyone with a bar stool an no one person said I hit them with a bar stool

I read the report and the first couple pages of the thread and was lining up a comment condemning him, but then saw his reply and got to say that I am actually impressed that he came here and made a comment. His version does not explain what did happen but it does not sound as bad as the court and paper made it sound, but then it hardly ever is.

We all been daft at times, sh1t happens and most of us learn from it and I hope Frankie does.

[palooka]

Well said, Toby

[samwbr]

Good on Frankie for coming on here and giving his side of the story. Papers are not to be trusted.

[Stuarty]

The vast majority if not everyone on here would help their mate out if they were in the same situation. Not saying what happened is right or wrong but sometimes when you're out trouble is unavoidable. Some folk end up biting off more than they can chew then cry to the authorities when they end up with a sore coupon!

[mickey1975]

I'm not judging him, I've done just as bad myself.

[Old Jack J]

The press usually sensationalise stories like this and Frankie will naturally soften his side of the story. The truth will probably lie somewhere in the middle.

I found myself in situations in my youth where it ended up in violence but as you grow older you sense the situation is coming to a head and walk away. Hopefully this is a lesson learnt and he walks away if there is a similar situation in the future.

Listen, we have all done stupid stuff in life that we'd rather forget about and this looks like a pretty prime example.

Fair play to Frankie for coming on and putting his version out there. He didn't have to do that.

Hopefully it never happens again. Now, about that shell suit......

[CharlesListon]

I was in a similar situation myself a few years ago. The shame and embarrassment it caused for me, my parents and my son was a far worse punishment and prison.

I was young, reckless and a bit stupid and foolish and looking back on it now,I know I'd never get in that position again.

I learned from it, but I didn't really appreciate how stupid I'd been until I had admitted it to myself.

Good on Frankie for coming on here and defending himself. A lot wouldn't. He's half way there. He just like I did 5 years ago, now needs to admit he wore Donnay 3/4 length shell suit bottoms.

I'd got mine from sportsdirect. I wore them. A lot. They were comfy and went well with my lonsdale velcro trainers.

Admit it Frankie. You'll feel better. People will appreciate your honesty.

[Pugilist-specialist]

Often the solicitor well tell you to plead guilty to whats on offer and theyll keep you out of jail.

After admitting guilt and choosing not to argue with the evidence in court, it's easy to come online and deny it. A convicted wife-beater did the same on here 4 months ago.

[reggaereggae]

Often the solicitor well tell you to plead guilty to whats on offer and theyll keep you out of jail.

After admitting guilt and choosing not to argue with the evidence in court, it's easy to come online and deny it. A convicted wife-beater did the same on here 4 months ago.

Who?

[expe]

Often the solicitor well tell you to plead guilty to whats on offer and theyll keep you out of jail.

After admitting guilt and choosing not to argue with the evidence in court, it's easy to come online and deny it. A convicted wife-beater did the same on here 4 months ago.

Who?

Michael Hunter.

[reggaereggae]

After admitting guilt and choosing not to argue with the evidence in court, it's easy to come online and deny it. A convicted wife-beater did the same on here 4 months ago.

Who?

Michael Hunter.

Oh shame. I liked him. Had a chat with him once at the boxing....

[bripez]

He just like I did 5 years ago, now needs to admit he wore Donnay 3/4 length shell suit bottoms.

I'd got mine from sportsdirect. I wore them. A lot. They were comfy and went well with my lonsdale velcro trainers.

Admit it Frankie. You'll feel better. People will appreciate your honesty.

Unless of course he was also wearing a Tapout t-shirt at the same time.

[palooka]

Who?[/quote]
Michael Hunter.[/quote]

Oh shame. I liked him. Had a chat with him once at the boxing....[/quote]

He's still the same man he's just acted badly in the past.

[Teddy's Toupee]

I didn't really wanna comment on it.. As I am ashamed of what happened but not once did I pick up a stool so tht was a lie an I never smashed a glass an threw it. I saw my mate surrounded so I helped him an instantly regretted some of the thing what went on an My missus an children were in a taxi cause we were just leaving... If I did what the mail said I would be in prison no ifs or buts.. An the title says in trouble again like I'm a criminal I have been arrested once when i was a teenager not once since I'm 30 now

Fair enough - can you confirm whether at the time of the alleged incident you were wearing the aforementioned three quarter length trackie bottoms and/or a North Face jacket (in black)?

North Face is relatively expensive, you don't find it in Sp#r#s Di#e#t, Karrimor more like.

[handsofstone]

There's some real vile people on this forum. I've known Frankie many years he's always been golden with youngsters in the sport.

We don't care about his golden showers with youngsters; we just want to know if he was wearing 3/4 length trackie bottoms?

[Eddy]

That's the good thing about social media now. The people that the tablioids slag off can fight back now & put their story straight. I don't read them papers now at all unless it's one of those free ones on the train.

[CharlesListon]

He just like I did 5 years ago, now needs to admit he wore Donnay 3/4 length shell suit bottoms.

I'd got mine from sportsdirect. I wore them. A lot. They were comfy and went well with my lonsdale velcro trainers.

Admit it Frankie. You'll feel better. People will appreciate your honesty.

Unless of course he was also wearing a Tapout t-shirt at the same time.

A tapout t-shirt is indefensible.

[expe]

He just like I did 5 years ago, now needs to admit he wore Donnay 3/4 length shell suit bottoms.

I'd got mine from sportsdirect. I wore them. A lot. They were comfy and went well with my lonsdale velcro trainers.

Admit it Frankie. You'll feel better. People will appreciate your honesty.

Unless of course he was also wearing a Tapout t-shirt at the same time.

A tapout t-shirt is indefensible.

That alone is worthy of a prison sentence.

[ste1983]

I didn't really wanna comment on it.. As I am ashamed of what happened but not once did I pick up a stool so tht was a lie an I never smashed a glass an threw it. I saw my mate surrounded so I helped him an instantly regretted some of the thing what went on an My missus an children were in a taxi cause we were just leaving... If I did what the mail said I would be in prison no ifs or buts.. An the title says in trouble again like I'm a criminal I have been arrested once when i was a teenager not once since I'm 30 now

Fair play for coming on and putting your side Frankie

Can't disagree with you if you you'd have done what the paper said should be doing jail and know how the papers etc spin things so fair enough.

Its funny how the Birmingham Mail ignore boxing most the time but something like this its main story.

Admitted your mistake took the punishment fair enough move on from it defo not the first and won't be the last, think some comments on here are down right daft and some people must not live in the real world they're such angels.

What they got ya doing on CS?

Any update re the board?

[chrisnew86]

He just like I did 5 years ago, now needs to admit he wore Donnay 3/4 length shell suit bottoms.

I'd got mine from sportsdirect. I wore them. A lot. They were comfy and went well with my lonsdale velcro trainers.

Admit it Frankie. You'll feel better. People will appreciate your honesty.

Unless of course he was also wearing a Tapout t-shirt at the same time.

A tapout t-shirt is indefensible.

No, a tapout t-shirt says , stay the fornicate out my way hard bastard coming through.

[TerribleTerry]

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