Jailed Wigan striker Marlon King’s agent believes he will appeal both his 18-month sentence and the decision of Wigan to sack him.
The 29-year old was found guilty of sexual assault and actual bodily harm over an incident dating back to December in a London nightclub.
The player’s agent, Tony Finnegan, says there are plans afoot to appeal the sentence and challenge the sacking.
Speaking to BBC Radio Five Live he said: "No one saw this coming in light of the evidence. He's very, very disappointed - because clearly, as he said in his evidence, it's mistaken identity. He didn't do that.
"No one expected this. I asked Marlon and he said 'I'm not guilty, Tony - I didn't do it. I want the British justice system to find me not guilty'."
Speaking about the club’s decision to terminate King’s contract he said: "The chairman's got a choice. If the chairman, which is his right, decides to sack Marlon King under gross misconduct, he would have to put that in writing, first and foremost. Then he has a right of appeal to the Premier League, in writing.
"If Wigan aren't successful in sacking this player and he comes out in three months' time and he wanted to be signed by another Premiership club, do Wigan allow him to go for nothing or do they seek a fee?"
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