Part-time footballers face fines for failing to bring in cakes or leaving bar early after game
PART-time footballers face fines for failing to bring in cakes or leaving the bar early after a game.
They also have to fork out for talking back to the boss or speaking to fans online.
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The strict rules were brought in by Steve King, the manager at National League South bottom club Havant & Waterlooville FC.
He took over at the Hampshire side last month.
Under his regime players face a £50 fine for failing to stay in the bar after a home match until 5.45pm.
And there is a £25 penalty if they do not bring in cakes when it’s their turn, or supply a “bad selection”.
Talking back to the boss is a £150 fine, while being late on matchday is £100.
Players, who earn around £300 to £400 a week and often have second jobs, can be docked a week’s wages if they “comment on club social media posts” and “respond to fan comments regarding the football club”.
King’s list appeared online, and one fan said: “Who would want to play for him?”
The club said it is investigating.
King has previously been in charge at Gloucester City, Dartford, Farnborough, Lewes and Whitehawk.
