In His Own Words: Life on the Inside

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Paul Gibbs: 'What can I say about Kelly? Well I am not exaggerating when I say he could have made it to the very top with the ability he had. What a player, one of the best I have ever seen and that includes my time as a professional. Mendham waited 10 to 15 minutes before calling the emergency services, leaving Ms Hyam bleeding in the hallway of his house, Mr James said. Celebrations of the Diss Town FA Vase Cup win against Taunton at Wembley, 7 May 1994 . Photo: Archant Library Peter’s book and the story he has shared with everyone has been exceptionally well received by both the general reading public as well as several literary critics.

It was after my time at the club that I moved away from Norfolk so wasn’t able to get home to see many games, and so I have very few favourites from that time. Bumped into Peter Mendham recently at a very working class restaurant. I haven’t spoken to him for maybe 30 years, we used to know each other through football. First Mendham was arrested in May 2006 after being spotted by two police officers following his partner on foot along Earlham Road.

Even more good news has since arrived for Mr and Mrs Mendham, as Kelly is now four and a half months pregnant, with Ross happily saying: 'All is going as well as could be hoped.'

I thought to myself, 'why have I done this? I am a nice person, I am a giving person, why have I done something so bad?' Paul Gibbs: 'Tom was so committed in everything he did that he occasionally rubbed people up the wrong way but I always got on well with him. Just a few years later I had a wife and two sons, but I didn't know what made a good father and, I'll be honest, I'm not sure that I was.

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Doctors said she was suffering from post peripartum cardiomyopathy - a rare type of heart failure that occurs in one in every 10,000 pregnant women. Jimmy was one of a long line of exciting players that John Bond brought to Norwich and was also the first player I ever got upset over when he finally moved on. If Jimmy played today, he would be every fantasy football player’s dream with his assists. I'm a better father now. I take the time to listen to my boys, to be part of their lives, to love them as much as they deserve to be loved.

Paul Gibbs: A former Scunthorpe United apprentice, Gibbs joined Diss from Gorleston and scored a crucial goal against Norfolk rivals King's Lynn in the fifth round of the Vase. The talented left sided player went on to have a solid career as a professional after leaving Diss, with a spell in Norway leading to a contract with Colchester United in 1995. Also represented Torquay, Plymouth, Brentford and Barnsley before finally hanging up his boots in 2005. Very. And actually, for those that do follow him on social media, he has touched on that period of his life and he has nothing but remorse for it. It doesn't make it right nor better, but he has also served his time. The court heard the pair were at Mendham's house when they had an argument and Ms Hyam returned an engagement ring. Charlotte suffered serious injuries - she has lost a kidney and will have to live the physical and emotional consequences for the rest of her life. It is extremely fortunate that she was not fatally injured.

Then to have your career cut short at 29. Again, these days there is a lot of support for players inside and outside of the game in terms of post career, during your career. There is also a lot of protection for players. People often hail Gascoigne as an example of someone of real talent who was not looked after sufficiently within the game and why they tried to do that for the likes of Rooney. However, we know there are others. The likes of Justin Fashanu - who in all likelihood would have had far more support instead of the abuse he suffered. Mendham is another. So I guess there is a decent bloke in there and maybe what he did is inexcusable and unforgettable but obviously not something he wants to elaborate on too much anymore. Ex-Norwich City midfielder Peter Mendham of Trowse, Norfolk, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent at an earlier hearing at Norwich Crown Court. In December 2006, Mendham denied the attempted murder charge, but one month later, he pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of wounding with intent. [5] On 21 February 2007, Mendham was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison. [6] On 24 May 2007, Mendham announced that he would appeal against the sentence. [7]

But for now he has turned his attention to making his business a success, with the investment allowing Mr Mendham and his business partner, his father-in-law Barry Gilham, the chance to get the low calorie, gluten-free noodles in production. I would like to thank the doctors who saved me, the police who have supported me throughout the investigation and court proceedings, and the court for making Peter pay for what he did.” I cannot write this piece without mentioning three standout midfielders from my time working at the club – Ian Crook, Ruel Fox and Jeremy Goss. I count myself extremely fortunate to be at the club during this time. Being part of the formation of the Premier League, seeing us finish 3 rd in its inaugural season, and being the only English team to beat Bayern Munich in the Olympic Stadium.

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Next Saturday: Mendham's life after prison, from bail hostel to castle to living in a van parked on the edge of the city centre and the charity work which is helping him to find peace.