Former Liverpool FC player went from living the dream to Encrochat drug gang
Layton Maxwell s promising football career fizzled out and he turned to crime
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Former Liverpool footballer Layton Maxwell pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply the Class A drug cocaine (Image: Wales News Service)
As a Liverpool FC youngster, it looked like Layton Maxwell was living the dream - but now he finds himself facing jail over his role in a multi-million pound cocaine gang. The former Reds player was handed his debut by Gerard Houllier back in 1999 - but it would prove to be his only appearance for the club in a career that ended 10 years later at Barry Town.
Ex-Liverpool and Cardiff City footballer turned drug dealer faces jail over £6m cocaine gang raid
Updated: 6 May 2021, 11:15
AN Ex-Liverpool and Cardiff City footballer is facing jail for being caught in a £6million cocaine crime gang raid.
Former midfielder Layton Maxwell, 41, scored on his debut at Anfield - but turned drug-dealer after his career slumped and he slipped down the leagues.
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Layton Maxwell is facing jail over a a £6million cocaine crime gang raidCredit: WNS
He was arrested as part of a UK-wide investigation into organised crime which saw millions pounds worth of drugs and cash seized.
Midfielder Maxwell, who also played for Swansea City, came through the ranks at Anfield with England stars Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher.
Former Liverpool FC player facing jail over his role in £6m cocaine gang
Layton Maxwell turned to crime after his footballing career ended
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Former Liverpool footballer Layton Maxwell leaving court after pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply the Class A drug cocaine (Image: Wales News Service)
A former Liverpool FC footballer became a drug dealer working as part of a £6m cocaine gang after his career on the pitch ended.
Midfielder Layton Maxwell, 41, is now facing jail for his drug dealing crimes. Maxwell had a promising start to his career, coming up the ranks alongside Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher.