Corey Inglis was nabbed with cannabis and valium at his home in Rankine Street.

Paisley Sheriff Court heard that officers raided the 23-year-old’s home on October 3 last year.

They found 214.2g of herbal cannabis, along with clear plastic bags containing traces of the drug, and a batch of diazepam tablets.

The court heard that the herbal cannabis he was caught with was worth £1,000 “wholesale” or £1,630 if split into smaller deals, while the diazepam could fetch £190.

When he appeared in the dock this week Inglis pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis in contravention of section 4(3)(b) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

He also pleaded guilty to a charge that he had been in possession of diazepam — which is more commonly known as valium and are often referred to as “blues” — on the same date.

Defence solicitor Terry Gallanagh said Inglis was a first offender who was involved in the Street League.

He explained: “He is involved with the Street League - helping in the community in a sports capacity.” Street League is a UK-wide organisation which aims to help young people into employment through football.

After hearing about Inglis’ involvement with the Street League, Sheriff Robert Fife adjourned the case and called for him to be assessed by social workers ahead of sentencing.

Sheriff Fife then told Inglis to return to court next month to learn his fate and warned him he faces jail.

He said: “I will consider custody as I’ll consider all other options.” A spokesman for Street League said: “Corey Inglis has never been an employee of Street League and, as far as we are aware, has never been a ‘charity worker’.

"Until last week, Corey was a participant on our current Academy programme in Paisley. This is a ‘Stage 2 Academy’ which specifically deals with the removal of barriers preventing unemployed young people move into sustained work or training.

"The outcome of this programme is not employment, but progression into ‘Stage 3’ which focuses on employability skills and work placements, or alternatively into further education.

"It is a painstaking process which has reaped huge rewards for Street League – this year in Scotland alone we will help more than 1000 young people achieve a positive destination.

"“Corey has a young child, and our support staff were impressed with his genuine commitment and determination to changing his lifestyle. Therefore we were delighted when he was accepted onto a course in Renewable Energies at West College, Scotland (Paisley Campus), commencing this week, which our staff helped him apply for.

“During his time on the programme, Corey spoke openly about his forthcoming court appearance and the problems he has had in the past. However, Street League’s focus has always been to offer support and provide opportunities to young people who are determined to turn their lives around, and progress into sustainable employment or training. We will continue to do so and would appreciate the media’s help and support in doing this."