There’s nothing wrong with being an armchair quarterback when out on worker’s comp. But acting as a ref could be a problem.

Keith McNiffe, former mayor of Pembroke in western Wales, claimed state disability benefits for two years because he was "too ill to walk."

Apparently, he wasn’t "too ill to run around in a striped shirt," because he officiated at 67 football games during that time.

The 49-year-old stepped down as mayor to fight the accusations. He soon admitted to not notifying the proper authorities of his improved health.

McNiffe collected nearly $18K over the two years, which he has to pay back. But that’s not the only punishment he’s getting. He’s been sentenced to a four-month stint in jail, suspended for 18 months and he has to pay almost $150.

Here’s the kicker (pun intended) — along with all that he has to complete 200 hours of unpaid work and gets to sport a criminal record.

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Tags: Benefits, Disability, Football, Wales