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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
'We do not need this man here' - disgraced ex-Rovers player kicked out of Australia
Disgraced former Blackburn Rovers footballer Jay Hart is awaiting imminent deportation from Australia back to the UK after two Melbourne women successfully petitioned the immigration minister to boot him out of the country. The Lancashire-born father of one was the subject of two intervention orders taken out by Sarah Fardy and Cara Greedy who both met Hart via dating apps. The former Clitheroe FC, Rossendale United and Longridge Town striker was also convicted of multiple assaults and had another two intervention orders taken out against him by women in Melbourne. After enduring alleged terrifying abuse, Ms Fardy and Ms Greedy started an online petition via urging Mr Burke to revoke Hart's visa. Hart, 34, who has been living in Australia since 2020 on a student visa, most recently played for Sydenham Park Football Club in Melbourne but his registration was cancelled after Ms Fardy notified the club with claims of his obsessive and possessive behaviour. Ms Fardy subsequently reported him to Victoria Police when she says Hart threatened self-harm. 'I told them my partner is suicidal, he's pulled a knife and he's threatening to take sleeping tablets every time I ask him to leave the house and give me some space,' she said. In a video posted on social media, Ms Fardy broke down in tears after Hart's deportation was delivered to her personally via a phone call from Mr Burke. Ms Fardy receiving the news from Mr Burke (Image: Hart, who was at the Blackburn Rovers academy, also played for Colne, Ramsbottom United, Padiham and Nelson, before a spell in Bhutan's national football league, before migrating to Melbourne. He is currently detained in immigration detention and will be on the next flight back to the UK. Jay Hart when he played for Thimphu City in Bhutan (Image: Archive) In a statement, Mr Burke said: 'Last week a brave Australian woman was in touch with my office, expressing concern about the likely threat to other women caused by the continued presence in Australia of a visa holder from the UK.' 'I have clear powers to cancel someone's visa if I believe there is a risk they will harass, molest, intimidate or stalk people in Australia. 'This government has no tolerance for the perpetrators of family and domestic violence. 'There are many good people trying to come to Australia who I already have to say no to. We do not need this man here, he can leave.' In 2015, Hart made national headlines when he was caught having sex in the manager's dugout with a female supporter wearing his Clitheroe FC shirt following a 4-1 defeat to Mossley AFC. He was subsequently sacked by the club and his then girlfriend and mother of two Bryony Hibbert, who hails from Oswaldtwistle, branded his shocking behaviour 'a disgusting act.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Jay Hart British footballer deported from Australia following abuse allegations
British footballer Jay Hart has been swiftly deported from Australia after numerous allegations of have come to light. The 34-year-old, formerly associated with the Blackburn Rovers Academy, was apprehended by the after his visa was cancelled by Minister Tony Burke. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ministerial intervention leads to deportation The Home Affairs Minister personally intervened in the case, resulting in the deportation. Ms. Fardy and Ms. Greedy claimed Hart exercises control over multiple women through a system of emotional and psychological abuse and started an online petition regarding this. In dramatic fashion, Burke later confirmed to Ms. Fardy: 'The file for me to consider the visa status arrived at the office yesterday. At 5.20 p.m. yesterday, I cancelled his visa.' History of misconduct Hart moved to Australia in 2020 on a student visa after a brief stint in Bhutan and India. In Australia, he played for several clubs: Doncaster Rovers Soccer Club, Caroline Springs, and Sydenham Park SC. This isn't the first time Hart has found himself in hot water. Back in 2015, he was dismissed from his UK club, Clitheroe FC, after a video surfaced of him partaking in misconduct. As per the petition started by Fardy and Greedy, Hart has been issued several protection orders and assault charges in Australia in the five years he has lived there. This allegation alone is what ultimately led to his visa cancellation. Victory for petition organizers The petition organizers marked off one of their main goals by celebrating the news of his deportation. 'Jay Hart has been taken into detention and is now awaiting deportation,' Fardy remarked. This incident has sparked controversy regarding Australia's treatment of domestic abuse claims against non–citizens. Burke's involvement suggests that there will be changes made to how these cases have been handled. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Also Read: With the Minister's decision, Border Force officials removed Hart from his home. He had already been deregistered from Football Victoria after the allegations. While Hart waits to head back to the UK, his situation highlights the backlash sports professionals can face due to abuse accusations, regardless of their levels of fame and success.
The 42
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Connacht confirm departure of defence coach Scott Fardy
CONNACHT HAVE CONFIRMED that defence coach Scott Fardy will leave the province at the end of the season. Fardy's departure was widely expected after a season in which Connacht's defence has proven a major weakness, with the westerners missing out on a URC play-off berth and Champions Cup rugby for 2025/26. Advertisement Connacht, who are also currently seeking to hire a head coach to replace Pete Wilkins, said in a statement that 'the club will provide a further update on next season's coaching team over the coming weeks'. Former Leinster and Wallabies forward Fardy joined Connacht in 2023 having previously coached with the Green Rockets in Japan and back in Australia with his former Shute Shield club, Warringah. After a difficult two campaigns, Fardy will become the third Connacht coach to depart this year, with former boss Pete Wilkins — now Benetton-bound — departing the province last month and attack coach Mark Sexton switching to Ulster. 'Everyone at Connacht would like to thank him for all his contributions in his two years with us', said the Connacht statement on Fardy, 'and we wish him and his family every happiness in the future.' Connacht have already confirmed the appointment of Australian Rob Seib as senior assistant coach for next season, while fellow Aussie Billy Millard will join from Harlequins in the newly formed role of general manager. It's understood that Seib will focus on attack, while Connacht must now also appoint a successor to Fardy to steer their defence having initially hoped that Wilkins would fulfil that role in a reshuffle of the province's coaching duties.
