Former England footballer Carroll narrowly avoided prison following a financial court dispute with his ex-wife, a reality TV star. The judge stated that Carroll had repeatedly breached orders prohibiting non-essential spending and could have been jailed.

At a hearing in Chelmsford County Court, it was revealed that Carroll had spent £69,181 that should have been reserved for a five-day financial hearing next month.

However, his lawyer argued: "Given the substantial amount involved, which also includes significant legal fees, £69,000 is merely a drop in the ocean."

According to the Sunday Times Rich List 2019, Carroll's net worth was £19 million.

The 37-year-old striker appeared in court against ex-TOWIE star Billi Mucklow, 38, after admitting to breaching five financial court orders.

He allegedly spent £5,556 on new wheels for his car, gave £10,000 to his girlfriend's brother, and paid for work on his parents' house.

Jenna Lucas, representing Mucklow, insisted: "None of these expenses were essential. From what I can see, he completely disregarded the court order."

But Lauren Ranson, representing Carroll, said: "He is not the type of person who is good at managing his own finances."

"He has other people to handle those matters. His focus has been on professional football."

Carroll attended court with his girlfriend Lou Teasdale. District Judge Teresa Foss deemed imprisonment "excessive punishment" and ultimately fined him £20,000.

He will also stand trial next year on suspicion of breaching a harassment order.

The former Newcastle, Liverpool and West Ham player joined Dagenham & Redbridge in the Southern League Premier Division South in 2025, after playing for French clubs Amiens and Bordeaux.

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