article_snippet.sent: A veteran of the Iraq war stole thousands of pounds from a children's football club and spent the money on a stag trip to Las Vegas.
article_snippet.sent: The former soldier, who served two tours in Iraq, pleaded guilty to stealing £17,000, but the club claimed that the total theft amounted to £26,000.
article_snippet.sent: Judge Andrew Barnett said: 'For two years you milked the funds of the club, set up principally for those involved in the services and the funds of that football club children. '
article_snippet.sent: You in effect treated a great deal of club money as your own.
article_snippet.sent: That's a disgraceful thing to do.'
highlights_snippet.sent: Jailed for 16 months after spending the cash on camping gear and holiday .