A Scots football club has apologised and sacked Ex-Hibs player Jordon Forster who admitted stalking his partner in court this week
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Sheriff Kenneth Campbell KC deferred sentence on Forster, of Gorebridge, Midlothian, until next month for reports. The court will also be seeking a non-harassment order banning Forster from contacting or approaching the woman. A spokesperson for the club said: "Tranent FC can confirm the contract of Jordon Forster has been terminated with immediate effect.
Speaking to the Record earlier today the woman's rights group Zero Tolerance called on the club to consider the victim.
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