article_snippet.sent: But fraud investigators secretly filmed the 40-year-old midfielder taking to the pitch for a Sunday League team after being tipped-off about Raymond Billam fraudulent claims.
article_snippet.sent: Raymond Billam, 40, claimed he was unable to walk more than a few metres, but was filmed running and jumping as he took to the pitch for he .
article_snippet.sent: Shaven headed Raymond Billam
article_snippet.sent: claimed Raymond Billam was unable to walk more than 20 metres without falling and needed crutches to get around.
article_snippet.sent: But between September 2008 and April 2014 Raymond Billam pulled on the green and black shirt of Ingsfield Lane football club and two other teams in the Mexborough and District Sunday League.
article_snippet.sent: In total Billam of Bolton-on-Dearne, South Yorkshire, played over 87 games while dishonestly claiming incapacity benefit, Barnsley Magistrates Court was told.
article_snippet.sent: Julie Grant, prosecuting, said: 'Over three consecutive Sundays Raymond Billam was playing football, running, jumping and participating fully showing no signs of discomfort.'
article_snippet.sent: Raymond Billam appearances and goals were even posted on the internet, magistrates' heard. '
article_snippet.sent: When Raymond Billam was arrested Raymond Billam said Raymond Billam had 'good days and bad days' and Raymond Billam was so well-known in the league that others could have been playing under Raymond Billam name.
article_snippet.sent: But Raymond Billam could not provide investigators with a list of names.
article_snippet.sent: Raymond Billam initially  made a legitimate claim and went from 13 to 18 and a half stones and had problems with drinking and gambling. '
article_snippet.sent: Raymond Billam was in a bit of a state,' said Mr Peace.
article_snippet.sent: The court heard that playing football helped Raymond Billam recover from the the low point in Raymond Billam life.
article_snippet.sent: Unknown to the grandfather-of-four Raymond Billam was secretly filmed by fraud investigators donning Raymond Billam green and black shirt .
article_snippet.sent: Yet we observed Raymond Billam on three consecutive Sundays, running around, jumping and heading the ball and putting in some strong tackles.'
highlights_snippet.sent: 40-year-old claimed Raymond Billam had severe problems with Raymond Billam knees and back .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Secretly filmed running and jumping as Raymond Billam played football for Raymond Billam pub team .
  