A former 'promising young footballer' who said the iconic "Accrington Stanley, who are they?" Spaine, 43, was found guilty on Tuesday (February 21) of the murder of Mr Venner, who was repeatedly punched and kicked in a brutal assault. John Harrison KC, appearing on behalf of the killer, told the court during his sentencing that his client was formerly a "very promising young footballer". As he then pours himself a glass of milk, Spaine reacts by saying: "Milk? "Mr Spaine was a very promising young footballer, and he appeared in a very famous advertisement on the television - an advert for milk involving Accrington Stanley.
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