Madine Back Into Wednesday Fold

Last updated : 26 February 2014 By Covsupport News Service/AO

Former Coventry City loanee Gary Madine has been welcomed back into the Sheffield Wednesday fold after being released from prison in Leeds.

Madine served only four months of an eighteen month sentence for two counts of assauly.

In a press statement, Steffield Wednesday's Chairman Milan Mandaric said: "First and foremost, Gary is remorseful and has apologised to all those affected.

"He has made some serious errors of judgement and is the first to take ownership of that situation and the consequences that followed.

"We can only condemn his actions, as a community-focused football club, and make it abundantly clear that no further breach of club rules will be tolerated.

"However, we are of the belief that Gary will try his utmost to put this episode behind him, whilst never forgetting the impact of his actions.

"In addition, we firmly believe the club can play a key, hands-on role in facilitating Gary's rehabilitation back into the professional working environment."

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