[mickmc]

Whether or not the barmaids are "bought off" by the footballers or their clubs in an attempt to prevent a "scandal" the police should prosecute them.

The evidence is there for all to see, they should be brought before the court and punished

If it was any other member of the public - they would be arrested and charged -- I urge the police to do it now - there should not be one law for them and another for anyone else - theft is theft