text: Newport County have sacked Chris Zebroski after the striker was jailed for four years and four months for robbery, attempted robbery and assault. The 28-year-old played for the League Two side as recently as Tuesday but now faces an uncertain future in football after admitting four charges relating to two incidents at Swindon Crown Court. In the first instance, the court heard the former Cheltenham, Bristol Rovers and Millwall player crashed his BMW into a taxi in December and attacked another driver who attempted to film him, smashing his mobile phone. Colin Meeke, prosecuting, said Zebroski then punched the first driver and demanded his phone. Newport County striker Chris Zebroski has been jailed for four years and four months . The 28-year-old admitted four charges of robbery, attempted robbery and assault . While on bail, Zebroski also attempted to rob two men in Swindon after drinking heavily at a party. The prosecutor said Zebroski told them: ‘Give me your money or I'll hurt you.’ Recorder Ian Lawrie told Zebroski on Friday: ‘Whatever talent you had as a footballer has been squandered because of alcohol abuse.’ Zebroski’s contract with Newport was due to expire in the summer. A club statement read: ‘The club have always had the welfare and wellbeing of Chris at heart and have worked hard with Chris and the PFA throughout. ‘However, we would like to make it clear that we do not condone any of the actions for which Zebroski has been found guilty. Regrettably, the club are left with no other option than to terminate Chris' contract.’ Zebroski has played for many clubs in England including Torquay United (above) and Bristol Rovers (below) Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.
target: Chris Zebroski attacked two taxi drivers in Swindon in December .
  Newport County striker says he was 'a bit over the limit'
  While he was on bail he assaulted and attempted to rob two men .
  Recorder says four-year sentence will 'shatter professional football career'
  Newport terminate Zebroski's contract as a result .