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Wealdstone unhappy as Hassan plays in Baller League
Wealdstone midfielder Sak Hassan is not expected to play for them again this season after appearing in the Baller League without permission, the club says.
Sak Hassan moved to Wealdstone from Hashtag United last summer Midfielder Sak Hassan is not expected to play for Wealdstone again this season after appearing in the Baller League without permission, the club says. The 24-year-old featured for YouTuber KSI's Prime FC team in Monday night's event, scoring in a 7-3 win over N5 FC. The Somalia midfielder has played 25 times in all competitions for the Stones this season after joining them from Hashtag United last summer. But he was omitted from the past two matchday squads and has played just 21 minutes under new manager Gary Waddock. The Dutch-born player, who had spells at the academies of Leyton Orient, Queens Park Rangers and Tottenham Hotspur, also played in last year's Baller League for John Terry's 26ers. A 'new sport' with 'room to improve' - how is Baller League doing? 'When I scored for Somalia, my phone was blowing up' "Sak and his representatives are aware he's in breach of his playing contract by choosing to feature in the Baller League," club chairman Rory Fitzgerald told the club website. , external And in a statement, The Stones said Waddock did not expect Hassan to be part of his plans for the rest of the season. The north London club are currently 10th in the National League and will face Marine in the FA Trophy semi-finals. "The club was not approached for permission for Sak to participate, nor were we made aware of his involvement in advance," they had said in a post on its official X account , external . Baller League is in its second season in the United Kingdom - the televised six-a-side tournament where a mixture of former and current professionals, celebrities, and influencers compete in 30-minute matches. Among the famous team managers in this year's event are Alan Shearer, Ian Wright, Chloe Kelly, Angry Ginge and Micah Richards. Champions League: PSG double lead at Chelsea, Man City eye comeback against Real I must have done things wrong if fans not happy - Slot Chelsea's cheating - was a fine too lenient? A missing person case forces DS Fia Lucey back to Blackwater Graham Norton shares his award show memories Gripping awardâwinning crime drama Actor Siobhán McSweeney shares her favourite travel destination Chelsea's cheating - was a fine too lenient? Inside NSB - the state school at the top of English rugby union 'Looking like the Hamilton of old' and potential rule changes - F1 Q&A From Bodo to Brentford - ranking this season's biggest overachievers 'Haaland of rugby' - how Bielle-Biarrey has stormed stage How Chelsea signed a star team with hidden payments Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament? Video Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament? Another compelling Players - but why is it unlikely to ever be a major? Six talking points from final round of Six Nations Norrie replaces Draper as British number one - but for how long? Spurs answer Tudor's call with show of fight in the face of crisis Aberg & Fitzpatrick falter as Young becomes Players champion. Video Aberg & Fitzpatrick falter as Young becomes Players champion Have Old Firm wrestled title momentum away from Hearts? A finale worthy of the greatest Six Nations in history Why GB are 'positive' despite just one medal at Winter Paralympics What next for Dowman - how do you look after a precious talent? Should the Winter Paralympics be moved? Brentford, the World Cup and an itch to return to Gaelic football Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.
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Wealdstone midfielder Sak Hassan is not expected to play for them again this season after appearing in the Baller League without permission, the club says.