Thierry Nevers played for Newport County (Image: Getty Images)

An ex-Premier League star who bragged on Instagram about drug dealing has been jailed. Thierry Nevers, 23, was caught after making rap videos about his life of crime and posting them on social media.

Before turning to drugs, Nevers joined the West Ham United academy on a three-year deal in 2021. The talented winger also enjoyed loan spells at Reading, Newport County and Bradford City.

In January last year Nevers joined Moldovan Super Liga club Sheriff Tiraspol. In July last year Croatian Football League club NK Varaždin announced the signing of Nevers.

Last Friday, Nevers, of Reading, was jailed with drug dealer Allan Barrass, 50, after they admitted conspiracy to supply class A drugs.

Barrass, of Dorrington, Lincolnsh

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