A former Wolves goalkeeper was today starting a jail sentence after being found with £100,000 worth of drugs in his car
Andy De Bont, who played for Wolves from 1992-97, was jailed for 35 months when he appeared at Mold Crown Court.
De Bont, 49, admitted(G) possessing drugs with intent to supply when stopped at Newtown in mid Wales in 2020.
De Bont, of Townsend Avenue, Sedgley, Dudley, had been subject to ‘some intimidation’, the court heard.
Passing sentence yesterday Judge Timothy PettsJudge Timothy Petts told De Bont: “You were drawn into this by a significant drug debt, as sadly often happens.”
De Bont signed professional terms with Wolves in 1992 after rising through the youth ranks, and made his first team debut in 1994 while on loan at Hartlepool United. However, on his return to Molineux he failed to dislodge Mike Stowell as first-choice keeper.
In 1996 De Bont was reunited with former Wolves manager Graham Turner when he was loaned out to Hereford United, and the move became permanent.
He spent two years at the Bulls before going on to play for non-league sides Stourbridge, Moor Green and Willenhall Town.
After his retirement from the game, he appeared alongside former members of the team in charity fixtures and has played for Wolves over-35s side.
