Former Coventry City youngster and City supporter James Collins has issued an apology after being involved in high jinks with MK Dons Samir Carruthers at Cheltenham Races on Tuesday.
Collins, who was at City's academy before being transferred to Aston Villa, was involved in urinating into a cup which was then tossed over a balcony and said: “I cannot apologise enough for my actions and the pictures from my visit to Cheltenham Races yesterday. I have completely let myself, my family, the fans, and the two clubs that I represent down and I am sorry to everyone involved.
“My actions are not excusable and whilst the pictures are rather misleading in that there were not people below this balcony and it was only a grassed area there is still no defence to what happened.
“As a footballer I understand and appreciate that we are role models and this has only emphasised the negative stereotype of the modern footballer and for that I am truly sorry and disappointed in myself. It is now something that I will work hard to change.
“I do feel this is totally out of character and something that has embarrassed me and my family and I fully accept the club’s punishment. I will now focus on what I know I am extremely lucky to do for a career and that is to play football."
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