Wray defends McCormick Decision 

Swindon chairman says club has part to play in drink-drive goalkeeper's 'rehabilitation'

 

Swindon have defended their controversial decision to let the jailed goalkeeper Luke McCormick train at the club.

 

The 28-year-old was sent to prison for 7 years in 2008 when he killed two boys in an M6 car smash when twice over the legal alcohol limit.

 

But the former Plymouth player has been allowed to train at Swindon on a day-release basis since January. And is planning on joining Paolo Di Canio and the newly-promoted Town team on a pre-season tour of Italy after he is released from LeyHill prison in June.

 

 

"He is full of remorse," commented Swindon chairman Jeremy Wray in an interview with SKY Sports.

 

"He has spoken to the PFA about working with young players and explaining the pitfalls of drinking driving.

"This is not about football, it's about Swindon doing what's right in the community - for rehabilitation."