FORMER Wolves full-back Stuart Reardon ‘lost an awful lot’ as a result of his court case.
His defence barrister Sean Smith told a court in Bradford his contract with Warrington had been terminated and a move to Hull FC fell through.
Mr Smith said: "He has lost an awful lot as a direct result of this incident."
Sentencing Reardon, Deputy District Judge Fowler said he believed a custodial sentence was appropriate but was prepared to suspend it for one year due to the circumstances.
He described the assault as ‘isolated’ and said the rugby player was usually ‘an entirely respectable man’.
He added: "Your employers have terminated your employment as a direct result of this. You were a professional rugby player.
"Your reputation has been seriously affected today."
The Wolves had previously refused to confirm that Reardon had been sacked.
Reardon was also ordered to carry out 200 hours unpaid work, to pay £240 for the cost of the broken door and £150 compensation to his wife. He was also told to pay £350 costs.
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