'I was going to colour it in green and white hoops in the back garden - that's how much it meant to me.'
An officer claimed McGuire was"directing others" during the violent incident involving groups of supporters.Maguire was also banned from attending all UK football matches for five years.
Foreman Maguire earlier told the court in his evidence that an employee made him aware of the statue in the skip.Tony Callaghan, defending, asked Maguire what he then did."To me it was just a cartoon character." Mr Callaghan asked why he did not pay the fine to be told:"I didn't steal it, so I am not paying any money."Mr Callaghan questioned Maguire on whether he was a sports fan.He then made the comment about colouring the statue in green and white hoops.
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