Ex-Millwall, QPR, Yeovil player Marc Bircham speaks after being arrested for alleged aggravated battery in Florida this week.
The 42-year-old was apprehended in the early hours of Friday by police over an alleged incident which involved a deadly weapon.
Ex-QPR captain Marc Bircham arrested for aggravated battery in Florida
Bircham has only recently been appointed in a technical director role for the Bahamas Football Association, but must now stand trial following an alleged incident in the US. pic.twitter.com/LSGXwuWYJI— Lilian Chan (@bestgug) May 22, 2020
A report by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office listed that Bircham’s bail at $10,000 and the Sheriff’s Office’s Subject Charge Report describes the offence as “BATTERY; AGG (DEADLY WPN/GREAT BODILY HARM)”.
Bircham tweeted: “What to thank everyone for the love and support ive received off them all, it means so much. As you know legally I can’t say much but think this covers it perfectly.”
What to thank everyone for the love and support ive received off them all, it means so much
As you know legally I can’t say much but think this covers it perfectly . pic.twitter.com/XZQl919hqo— Marc Bircham (@marcbircham) May 23, 2020
If Bircham was allegedly carrying a weapon, he could face a prison sentence of up to 15 years for a first-time offender and a $10,000 fine with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon which is classed as a second degree felony.
The former EFL defender was appointed as the technical director of the Bahamas Football Association in March this year.
Bircham is in charge of the men’s, women’s and youth teams, as well as a centre of excellence.
His first club was Millwall in 1996 before joining Queens Park Rangers in 2002, where he went on to make over 150 appearances.
He finished his career at Huish Park before heading back to his old club QPR but as a coach in 2009. He also finished his international playing career at 17 appearances for Canada.
Fans gave their reaction after the ex-Millwall, QPR, Yeovil player speaks on being arrested for alleged aggravated battery…
You have an army of people supporting you and know exactly what kind of man you are. Stay strong and positive. The truth always comes out in the end ✌? ?? ❤️??
— Laura (@LauraF7x) May 23, 2020
I’ve been out with Birchy loads of times over the years , not once has he been aggressive to anyone!! Just loads of banter , stories and good craic with everyone!!
— Kevin Gallen (@kevingallen10) May 23, 2020
Chin up Birch ??
— Tony Ryan (@Tonyryan111) May 23, 2020
Birch when I took my boy to his first hoops game with u and olly in charge u were the only one bothered to come have a picture with him at his first qpr game I’ve told him how much of a legend u are get ur name cleared and hopefully see u at Loftus Road in the near future
— bobby (@Bobbylaw88) May 23, 2020
Look after yourself x
— Cait (@x_QPRFC_x) May 23, 2020
Stay strong ? @marcbircham ⚪?⚪?
— Mo (@QPRWestLondon) May 23, 2020
Free Marc Bircham
— Dan (@DanielMackenz18) May 22, 2020
Thoughts with @marcbircham and his family right now – hope this is a misunderstanding!
— Peter Sinclair (@PeterloughtonR) May 22, 2020
Free @marcbircham#QPRfamily pic.twitter.com/fXvtClAtsI
— Rob Keytes (@RobKeytes) May 23, 2020
Right behind you birch , keep the faith fella
— gavin tierney (@qprgav1970) May 23, 2020
All rooting for you here?
— Hugo Ambrose (@hugoambrose1) May 23, 2020
Praying everything turns our good @marcbircham when I interviewed you for @QPR magazine you and your family were superb. Chin up you rangers legend
— Scott Martin (@rsssss4ever) May 23, 2020
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