Hearts the Scottish Premier League side announced Tuesday the suspension with immediate effect of their defender Craig Thomson. This decision came just one day after the club from Edinburgh said they would stick by their player after he was convicted for libidinous, lewd and indecent behavior.
A pubic backlash was caused by their decision with even one of the sponsor’s of the club ready to withdraw their backing in protest. A short statement later appeared on the Heart’s official website saying Craig Thomson had been suspended with immediate effect.
The 20 year old fullback pleaded guilty earlier in the month, was fined and will appear in the sex offenders register with regard to his conduct towards two girls that were underage over the internet. MacB Water one of Hearts’ sponsors announced their decision to withdraw their sponsorship of £5,000. The company spokesperson said the company is a family business with strong values and have no choice other than end our relationships with Hearts.
Jim Jeffries the Hearts manager spoke on Monday before the change of policy by the club towards Thomson; There will some games in the future where this will cause us a situation. He also said the worry would be that if he ever made it back on the team, and there is much competition for that how will he react to what’s coming to him. Plus they need to be sure about it, since it will have an affect on the rest of the team.