As a footballer, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas seemed destined for greatness. But a drug-smuggling conviction has left his career and reputation in tatters. How did things unravel so dramatically for a player ...

A former Arsenal academy footballer had a “catastrophic error of judgment” when he engaged in a £600,000 drug smuggling plot while he was out of contract. Jay ...

Former Arsenal player Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has pleaded guilty to being involved in a plot to smuggle an estimated £600,000 worth of cannabis. The 34-year-old, who had been playing for Greenock Morton, ...

“One thing is for sure: he can score goals. That is a massive talent you cannot give to people — right foot, left foot, this guy is an unbelievable finisher, inside and outside the box.” — Arsene ...

Professional footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been sacked by his club after being charged with allegedly importing drugs. Emmanuel-Thomas, a 33-year-old striker, had been playing for Scottish ...