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Court case deciding future of Swindon Town football club descends into 'circus' as fans show porn and swear in video conference hearing

A court case involving ex-footballer Gareth Barry’s agent was interrupted by members of the public playing pornography, blowing raspberries and screaming.

Around 140 people had dialled into the High Court hearing which centres around Swindon Town FC.

The case is to rule around whether the club is part-owned by the former Premier League ace’s agent, Michael Standing.

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But one of the barristers at the hearing described the process descending into a 'circus'.

The case concerns claims that up to 50 per cent of Swindon Town chairman Lee Poweru00bfs (left) share in the club is held in trust for Michael Standing

The case concerns claims that up to 50 per cent of Swindon Town chairman Lee Power’s (left) share in the club is held in trust for Michael Standing

At the end of the hearing, Colin West QC, for Mr Standing, asked Master Pester to consider attendance at future hearings.