A former Manchester United footballer has been warned he could face a prison term after he admitted an assault charge.
Ronnie Wallwork, 43, of Failsworth in Manchester, pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm on Alan Mulholland on 22 December 2019.
Co-defendant David Gardner, 43, of Newton Heath, admitted the same charge.
The assault reportedly took place in a pub but few details were revealed at the city's Minshull Street Crown Court.
Alex Langhorn, representing both men, said there would be a suggestion a comment was made by the complainant that may have provoked the incident.