Ex-Liverpool and Stoke ace Jermaine Pennant has thousands of pounds stolen from his locker during training with Bury
FORMER Premier League ace Jermaine Pennant has been left devastated — after someone stole thousands of pounds of cash from his locker during training.
The journeyman winger — who is currently playing for League One club Bury FC after moving from Singapore side Tampines Rovers — was handed the money by a teammate and put it in his locker at the club’s Carrington training base.
News Group Newspapers Ltd Jermaine Pennant has had thousands of pounds in cash stolen from his dressing room during training[/caption]
But the money disappeared, sparking a dressing room revolt to find the “rat” who has taken the cash.
A source said: “The players think they know who has taken the money and have challenged him directly but he’s denying it, so it’s a difficult situation for the management to deal with.
“You don’t steal from a dressing room. How can you build team spirit when one of your own is a thief?”
Jermaine Pennant was not a fan of his brief stint playing in SingaporeNews Group Newspapers Ltd
Empics Jermaine recently signed for League One club Bury after playing for Arsenal, Liverpool and Stoke City[/caption]
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Two years ago the club was hit by a similar problem when a £7,000 Rolex watch and a mobile phone went missing.
Police were called in after the items were not returned despite team meetings.
Former Arsenal, Liverpool and Stoke star Pennant, 34, has signed for Bury after returning from a spell playing in the Singaporean league.
Despite the alleged theft, Bury managed a 2-2 draw away against Port Vale on Friday.
Jermaine Pennant watches from the stands after joining BuryPA:Press AssociationJermaine Pennant signed for the Singapore club last JanuaryGetty Images
Pennant last played in the Premier League for Stoke, making 88 appearances between August 2010 and 2014.
He marked his final appearance by giving away a late penalty in a 1-1 draw with Everton on New Year's Day 2014.
News Group Newspapers Ltd Jermaine Pennant has played for top clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool[/caption]
News Group Newspapers Ltd Jermaine Pennant is back in English football after a spell in Singapore[/caption]
News Group Newspapers Ltd Jermaine Pennant in action for Stoke against Kieron Gibbs of Arsenal in 2012[/caption]
Pennant left Singapore last year with a blast at the country.
He said: “No matter who you get, you could bring Messi here, yes, you’d attract fans but without money, and the government and the league helping out like they do with other sports, or what they do in other countries, it’s not going to grow
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