Bangura to be deported?

[Fez of Mahrez]

AL Bangura has had his application for leave of stay in the United Kingdom turned down by the Asylum and Immigration Authorities.

Bangura, 19, learned the news late yesterday afternoon and will now be forced to contemplate a mandatory return to Sierra Leone in the very near future. The news comes as a devastating blow for the likeable Bangura, who became a father for the first time just nine days ago.

However, Al, with the full support of Watford Football Club, will be launching an immediate appeal to this latest decision. Iain Moody, Head of Football Operations at the Club said: "This is terrible news for Al and a big shock to everyone at Watford FC. We are very sad and disappointed that he has not been granted leave to remain in the UK

"The home office will shortly initiate moves to immediately remove him from the country and as such we have instructed our legal advisors to begin preparing an appeal to this decision.

"This is a significant setback for Al and his family but we will continue to fight this case and have full confidence that common sense and justice will prevail and that Al will be allowed to continue his life in this country.

"We have been very fortunate that we have been able to count on the support of Watford MP, Claire Ward, in making representations to the Home Office on Al's behalf and we look forward to continue working together with her on this."

Bangura was trafficked from Sierra Leone at the age of 15 and upon arrival in the United Kingdom was subject to a sexual attack, before seeking refuge as an unaccompanied minor. Since that time Bangura has worked hard to build a social and domestic life, create a stable environment for his family and contribute hugely to society through not only his football, but also his voluntary community work.

Bangura fears a return to his homeland, where personal circumstances dictate his life may be under threat from the Soko tribe, whom his late father was once head of. Bangura knows of no immediate family in Sierra Leone and would be forced to leave behind his girlfriend and nine-day old son Samal.

If Bangura is forced to return to Sierra Leone - as is now a real possibility - he will also be unable to continue to play football at the same professional level and would be highly unlikely to gain a work permit to return to the United Kingdom on business as Sierra Leone are ranked outside the top 70 nations, whilst Bangura has also never featured for his home nation.

Bangura is currently injured and hasn't featured for the Hornets since captaining the side at Southend in late August. It was in that fixture that Bangura broke his ulna (elbow) and since returning from that setback has found himself sidelined further with a serious ankle injury.

[Manwell Pablo]

AL Bangura has had his application for leave of stay in the United Kingdom turned down by the Asylum and Immigration Authorities.

Bangura, 19, learned the news late yesterday afternoon and will now be forced to contemplate a mandatory return to Sierra Leone in the very near future. The news comes as a devastating blow for the likeable Bangura, who became a father for the first time just nine days ago.

However, Al, with the full support of Watford Football Club, will be launching an immediate appeal to this latest decision. Iain Moody, Head of Football Operations at the Club said: "This is terrible news for Al and a big shock to everyone at Watford FC. We are very sad and disappointed that he has not been granted leave to remain in the UK

"The home office will shortly initiate moves to immediately remove him from the country and as such we have instructed our legal advisors to begin preparing an appeal to this decision.

"This is a significant setback for Al and his family but we will continue to fight this case and have full confidence that common sense and justice will prevail and that Al will be allowed to continue his life in this country.

"We have been very fortunate that we have been able to count on the support of Watford MP, Claire Ward, in making representations to the Home Office on Al's behalf and we look forward to continue working together with her on this."

Bangura was trafficked from Sierra Leone at the age of 15 and upon arrival in the United Kingdom was subject to a sexual attack, before seeking refuge as an unaccompanied minor. Since that time Bangura has worked hard to build a social and domestic life, create a stable environment for his family and contribute hugely to society through not only his football, but also his voluntary community work.

Bangura fears a return to his homeland, where personal circumstances dictate his life may be under threat from the Soko tribe, whom his late father was once head of. Bangura knows of no immediate family in Sierra Leone and would be forced to leave behind his girlfriend and nine-day old son Samal.

If Bangura is forced to return to Sierra Leone - as is now a real possibility - he will also be unable to continue to play football at the same professional level and would be highly unlikely to gain a work permit to return to the United Kingdom on business as Sierra Leone are ranked outside the top 70 nations, whilst Bangura has also never featured for his home nation.

Bangura is currently injured and hasn't featured for the Hornets since captaining the side at Southend in late August. It was in that fixture that Bangura broke his ulna (elbow) and since returning from that setback has found himself sidelined further with a serious ankle injury.

I've read his story in depth. Fuked up. Feel very sorry for him.

[Fat Ron]

Poor ****er... Right before Christmas as well..

[FilboFox]

Isn't this old news?

I'm sure I read somewhere that something like this was to happen to a player at Watford ages ago... could be wrong though... could just be psychic!

[Fat Ron]

Isn't this old news?

I'm sure I read somewhere that something like this was to happen to a player at Watford ages ago... could be wrong though... could just be psychic!

Been in the pipeline for a while but his appeal was yesterday, he found out today that it was rejected.

[James.]

No mention of the reasons for his deportation.

I have a friend who evaluates these types of asylum claims, would be interested in hearing her take on it. The article and common sense suggests he makes a valuable contribution to the society he lives in.

Very sad.

[Bert]

I hope he wins his appeal.

Especially seing as, he's just had a child over a week ago, and unlike many who come over seeking asylum, he now, does contribute to the UK economy.

[Dames]

I hope he wins his appeal.

Especially seing as, he's just had a child over a week ago, and unlike many who come over seeking asylum, he now, does contribute to the UK economy.

Yup people don't think it but Footballers do have to pay tax too and 17.5% of a footballers wages is quite abit.

I hope he stays he's worked hard and achieved a dream it would be horrible if it was shattered because of this incompetance.

[General Smuts]

Bad luck. He used to be a gigolo to dontcha no.

My watford supporting mate will be gutted.

[potter3]

Yup people don't think it but Footballers do have to pay tax too and 17.5% of a footballers wages is quite abit.

I hope he stays he's worked hard and achieved a dream it would be horrible if it was shattered because of this incompetance.

Surely most of the top footballers would have have to pay 40%, I think any way

[Joe.]

Would like to know why hes' being deported really, from a first look I feel very sorry for him.

He's built up a very good career for himself here and only just started up a family.

[lookwhaticando]

Yup people don't think it but Footballers do have to pay tax too and 17.5% of a footballers wages is quite abit.

I hope he stays he's worked hard and achieved a dream it would be horrible if it was shattered because of this incompetance.

Any particular reason for you to have chosen the 17.5% Value Added Tax rate when talking about wages (read: income), which are more usually subjected to the Income Tax rates?

If only the tax rate was flat and quite so low...

[Bert]

Yup people don't think it but Footballers do have to pay tax too and 17.5% of a footballers wages is quite abit.

I hope he stays he's worked hard and achieved a dream it would be horrible if it was shattered because of this incompetance.

He'll be paying super tax anyway, i would've thought.

[DB11]

Tbh, if it was someone that you'd never have heard about people would be like "Thank God the authorities are starting to get rid of immigrants etc. etc."

Still, he should be allowed to stay in England because he has been here for the past 4 years and has worked hard etc. - he isn't some criminal or thief like other imigrants

[filbertway]

Tbh, if it was someone that you'd never have heard about people would be like "Thank God the authorities are starting to get rid of immigrants etc. etc."

Still, he should be allowed to stay in England because he has been here for the past 4 years and has worked hard etc. - he isn't some criminal or thief like other imigrants

Lmao Awesome DB, just awesome

[Fez of Mahrez]

http://justice4bangura.kk5.org/

[Head Honcho]

Tbh, if it was someone that you'd never have heard about people would be like "Thank God the authorities are starting to get rid of immigrants etc. etc."

Still, he should be allowed to stay in England because he has been here for the past 4 years and has worked hard etc. - he isn't some criminal or thief like other imigrants

Is it too late to vote for this as funniest post of the year

Naive or ignorant

I know you're only a kid DB11 but you really should engage brain before you say or do anything in the future otherwise someone will crown you sooner or later!

[Koke]

Shame really and a quite sad story. I hope the lad eventually gets to stay in this country. For someone with is past and who came here and worked so hard to make a good life for himself and his family, and then to be told that he'll be deported is sickening.

[Head Honcho]

Poor ****er... Right before Christmas as well..

I'm not sure what Christmas has to do with anything

[sdb]

really feel for him. but he's no different to anyone other immigrant is he? I can't imagine all this sympathy if he were a cleaner/taxi driver etc etc

[DB11]

Lmao Awesome DB, just awesome

Is it too late to vote for this as funniest post of the year

Naive or ignorant

I know you're only a kid DB11 but you really should engage brain before you say or do anything in the future otherwise someone will crown you sooner or later!

[potter3]

Tbh, if it was someone that you'd never have heard about people would be like "Thank God the authorities are starting to get rid of immigrants etc. etc."

Still, he should be allowed to stay in England because he has been here for the past 4 years and has worked hard etc. - he isn't some criminal or thief like other imigrants

Hint hint

[Koke]

So this lad is about to get deported but our good old friend Abu Hamza is allowed to stay!

[Maybes]

It is disgraceful.

Labour Government are a complete farce.

[Micky Ruddle]

So this lad is about to get deported but our good old friend Abu Hamza is allowed to stay!

Typical Labour.

Sounds about right for this fooking country.