Ivan Toney says he is 'counting down the days' before he can train again with Brentford and feels the wait is like 'being in football prison'.
The breaches Toney was found guilty of took place between 25 February 2017 and 23 January 2021, during which time he represented Scunthorpe United, Wigan Athletic, Peterborough United and Brentford.
Toney says the effects on players' well-being after being banned from football-related activities needs to be taken into consideration. "So, what if someone not as strong as me in the head is going through this situation and their punishment is they are not allowed at the club - that would break them.
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