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Henson leaves the Fir Hill pitch on Friday night. PA images

Gavin Henson sacked by Cardiff Blues after drunken incident on flight

The Blues announced that Henson had been suspended on Saturday evening in the wake of their 31-3 RaboDirect PRO12 defeat to Glasgow.

CARDIFF BLUES HAVE sacked Gavin Henson today following his drunken behaviour on a flight back from Glasgow on Saturday.

The Blues announced that Henson had been suspended on Saturday evening in the wake of their 31-3 RaboDirect PRO12 defeat to Glasgow.

Henson apologised for his behaviour, saying he was “truly embarrassed” but he has been dismissed with immediate effect this afternoon.

“The Cardiff Blues management have discussed the matter at length but have acted swiftly since the incident occurred on Saturday morning,” chief executive Richard Holland said.

“Gavin admitted himself that his behaviour was totally unacceptable and the immediate termination of his contract sends out a clear message that behaviour like that will not be tolerated at the Blues.”

“We have a duty to our supporters and sponsors to protect the good name of Cardiff Blues and those associated with our brand. Gavin Henson is obviously a talented rugby player and it’s unfortunate that his career at the Blues has ended this way.”

“However, we would like to thank him for his service and wish him the best of luck with his future career,” he added.

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    Mute Dr Diarmuid Donoghue
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    Apr 2nd 2012, 2:53 PM

    Fair play, no shit taken at that club

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    Mute Frankie Faldo
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    Apr 2nd 2012, 2:51 PM

    To the Connaght team manager get over to Cardiff pronto.

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    Mute Faceless Man
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    Apr 2nd 2012, 6:28 PM

    The Atlantic wind would blow his fake tan off, on a related note, why would you want a douche like this in your squad, not like you can rely on him.

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    Mute Niall Mulligan
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    Apr 2nd 2012, 2:54 PM

    That’s one less for us to deal with so. :)

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    Mute Frank2521
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    Apr 2nd 2012, 5:41 PM

    He behaved like your average Irish traveller on flights.

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    Mute jimbo
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    Apr 2nd 2012, 3:04 PM

    Sap

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    Mute Hugh O Connell
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    Apr 2nd 2012, 4:48 PM

    I heard he had been mixing his spay tan and had a bit of a reaction,bye bye Outspan

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    Mute MisterWriteNow
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    Apr 2nd 2012, 6:40 PM

    He got drunk on a 7am flight and threw ice-cubes at people. Allegedly.

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    Mute Celly O'Brien
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    Apr 2nd 2012, 5:46 PM

    Someone stole his spray tan!!

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    Mute Dublin City
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    Apr 2nd 2012, 6:36 PM

    This lad is so up his own ass! A long time ago he was decent – now he’s just embarrassing!

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    Mute DashRiprock
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    Apr 2nd 2012, 5:40 PM

    He didn’t do a Prendeville did he?

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    Mute Karl Harty
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    Apr 2nd 2012, 6:41 PM

    he’s a dirty tramp. wasnt he in hot water a few years back for spitting out a train window at people?

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    Mute AGPM
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    Apr 2nd 2012, 6:28 PM

    Poor Gavin stock up on hair gel and fake tan and hit the reality tv circuit!!! What an idiot

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    Mute Frankie Faldo
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    Apr 2nd 2012, 6:55 PM

    Gavin, Connaght still want you. All them begrudgers above are mad they cant pull a bird like Church.

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    Mute Dirty Protest
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    Apr 3rd 2012, 1:59 AM

    She’s a mess, that is all

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    Mute Suzanne Sheridan
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    Apr 2nd 2012, 9:22 PM

    On a serious note, I’d say the guy has a problem, sad

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    Apr 2nd 2012, 8:45 PM

    A few naggins he said,it would be grand he said…..one less tallafornia like gowl to deal with,next up,jamie heaslip

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    Mute Dirt Lancaster
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    Apr 2nd 2012, 4:51 PM

    What did he do exactly?

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    Mute Jamie O Sullivan
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    Apr 2nd 2012, 9:38 PM

    The sad reality of active alcoholism, 3 clubs in a year. Sad to see a great talent wasted, but the guy just keeps digging holes for himself.

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    Mute Tony Stanley
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    Apr 2nd 2012, 7:25 PM

    My mate is a pilot for Flybe, doesn’t sound like he was out of control! Just behaving like an idiot! Amazed he got a ban but sure, don’t like the fella so good riddance!

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    Mute Joe McDermott
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    Apr 2nd 2012, 11:02 PM

    Delighted. Drunken donkey.

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    Mute The One & Only
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    Apr 2nd 2012, 8:25 PM

    His has wasted his talent, once he was good but his ego has got the better off him and stupid immature things he ends up doing well done Gavin

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