Overview

• He entered the guilty plea at Nottingham Crown Court after confirming only his name.
• Police had seized the video in February as part of the investigation.
• He was released on bail and is scheduled to return to court on 11 December 2025.
• The charge under UK law covers downloading, sharing or storing child‑abuse images or videos.
• The plea reverses his September denial and follows prior football sanctions, including an FA ban, his departure from the referees’ body, and a UEFA suspension to 30 June 2026.