A-League pitch invader Alex Agelopoulos appeals jail sentence

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Alex Agelopoulos, also known as the A-League “bucket man,” is seeking to overturn his three-month jail sentence, largely due to the repercussions it would have on his public reputation.

According to 9 News, 24-year-old Agelopoulos launched a bucket of sand at the head of Melbourne City goalie Tom Glover during a pitch invasion in December last year.

As a result, Glover was transported to the hospital just after the 20-minute mark of a derby match between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory.

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Alex Agelopoulos launched a bucket of sand at the head of Melbourne City goalie Tom Glover during a pitch incursion in December last year. Photo: Victoria Police.

In August, Agelopoulos was sentenced to three months in prison and a community corrections order that entailed random drug testing for the next 18 months following his release.

The Melbourne Victory supporter was the last of several pitch invaders to be sentenced and the only one to receive a prison term, as reported by 9 News.

Agelopoulos’ barrister, Dermot Dann stressed to the Victorian County Court on Tuesday that it was unfair Agelopoulos had become the “face” of the violent pitch invasion, while others hadn’t received the same level of publicity.

Agelopoulos is yet to serve any prison time, after being released on bail to appeal the sentence.

Source: 9 News

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