![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/yob-who-mocked-bradley-lowery-banned-from-local-pubs-and-booted-off-sports-teams/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/0_PAY-MAIN-Dale-Houghton-copy.jpg&description=Disgraced Dale Houghton could struggle to a buy a pint in his local boozer after mocking the death of Bradley Lowery - a young Sunderland fan who bravely battled cancer The shamed football fan who mocked the death of Bradley Lowery is in danger of being banned from every pub in his local village. Dale Houghton, 31, has pleaded guilty to a public order offence after showing a picture of Bradley to Sunderland fans and laughing. The shocking incident happened during the Black Cats' game against Sheffield Wednesday, the team Houghton supports, last Friday. Houghton has been widely condemned for his disgusting actions. Bradley become a beloved public figure during his battle with neuroblastoma before his death in 2017, aged six. The Sunderland fan's close bond with England star Jermain Defoe captured the nation's hearts. Defoe was "appalled" by the incident, while Bradley's mum Gemma said Houghton's awful behaviour was like "a dagger to the heart". Wednesday fans have responded by raising more than £24,500, and counting, for the Bradley Lowery Foundation. Houghton appeared at Sheffield Magistrates' Court on Monday and his defence, Constance Coombs, said her client was "disgusted by what he did". The defendant, who has lost his job as a window fitter, could face prison time at his sentencing next month. As reported by the Daily Star, Houghton has been kicked off his football and cricket teams in the village of Wickersley, while some pubs have told him he's "not welcome". He played for Joker Wickersley Youth CC (football) and Wickersley Old Village CC. "Joker Wickersley Youth CC, Wickersley OVCC, our committee, players and all involved with the club do not condone the behaviour of the people in question in any way, shape or form," read a statement. "The player has been banned from playing for us indefinitely." Joker Wickersley Youth CC added: "The player was de-registered from our club instantly as soon as we were made aware of the sickening behaviour by both ourselves and){kind=link}
Disgraced Dale Houghton could struggle to a buy a pint in his local boozer after mocking the death of Bradley Lowery – a young Sunderland fan who bravely battled cancer
The shamed football fan who mocked the death of Bradley Lowery is in danger of being banned from every pub in his local village.
Dale Houghton, 31, has pleaded guilty to a public order offence after showing a picture of Bradley to Sunderland fans and laughing. The shocking incident happened during the Black Cats’ game against Sheffield Wednesday, the team Houghton supports, last Friday.
Houghton has been widely condemned for his disgusting actions. Bradley become a beloved public figure during his battle with neuroblastoma before his death in 2017, aged six. The Sunderland fan’s close bond with England star Jermain Defoe captured the nation’s hearts.
Defoe was “appalled” by the incident, while Bradley’s mum Gemma said Houghton’s awful behaviour was like “a dagger to the heart”. Wednesday fans have responded by raising more than £24,500, and counting, for the Bradley Lowery Foundation.