Marlon King
14 convictions, including violence and sexual offences against very young women. A repeat offender who doesn't learn from his previous experiences. Now on the Sex Offenders Register. Unable to pass a CRB check. If that's not enough for some; - he has scored only 8 goals in his last 51 appearances. His 23-goal season was 2005-06, when he was 25 years old. Surely the club can find a younger, better, law-abiding player... King was given a second chance years ago, in fact he has now spurned 13 chances to redeem himself.
The barrel is being scraped in terms of morality and ability. A player's good form and record 4 or 5 years ago, doesn't make him a good signing for this season. King's name would not have appeared on anyone's wish list before it was mentioned by the current manager. The sheep have jumped on the bandwagon. If the club has money available then buy a better player who doesn't assault women, etc, etc. Simple...