Lucas Neill declared bankrupt in UK, trustees appointed

Administrators have been appointed after former Socceroos captain Lucas Neill was declared bankrupt in the UK. Neill, who is believed to have earned about $40 million playing in England for 15 years, was declared bankrupt in January. London-based Insolvency experts Begbies Traynor were appointed trustees to the bankruptcy last week. “Mr Neill is due to…

Willie Thorne caught playing casino machines as he is trying to clear £1m in gambling debts – Daily Mail

Snooker commentator, 62, spotted gambling in casino in Sheffield  He has been covering World Snooker Championships for the BBC  Former pro developed gambling addiction in 1980s and is £1million in debt Thorne has previously admitted considering suicide over his problems BBC say it is a ‘personal matter’ and confirm he will continue in role  By…

Cold call king Tony Abbott whose firm racked up £2.4m in debts enjoys a lavish wedding – Daily Mail

Tony Abbott, 44, wedded Stephanie Bell during an opulent celebration Believed he spent  £100,000 on nuptials and £40,000 on her wedding ring His debt-ridden cold calling firm Reactiv Media has gone into liquidation Company was fined £75,000 by ICO after complaints about unsolicited calls By Alex Matthews For Mailonline Published: 01:44 EST, 2 May 2016 | Updated:…