Former Bristol City footballer Andy Llewellyn has been ordered by the courts to start repaying a loan he borrowed almost two years ago.

The ex footballer borrowed £2,500 from Clevedon United secretary Pat O'Brien while he was the first team manager back in December 2006.

Mr O'Brien lent him the money on the understanding the full sum would be repaid in five days but he has not received a single penny back.

The 58-year-old of Kenn Way, Clevedon, became so frustrated he took Mr Llewellyn to a hearing at the County Court yesterday.

Mr Llewellyn failed to attend but district Judge Peter Corrigan allowed the case to proceed in his absence.

Mr O'Brien told the judge the loan outstanding was £2,500 but with court costs and interest the total was £3,500.

Judge Corrigan read a letter sent to the court by Mr Llewellyn stating that he had been paying £10 week – but Mr O'Brien said he had not received any payments. He said £10-a-week was not enough and asked for an Attachment of Earnings Order – which ensures the money owed is deducted at source from Mr Llewellyn's income – to be increased to £50 a week.

Mr O'Brien said: "I think he can pay more. I want it all upfront so I can get a stair lift. It is important for my health.

"I'm living downstairs and I can't get upstairs. If I can't get that then £50 a week is better."

He added: "He works as a postman, lives with his parents and also has a part-time job coaching children."

Judge Corrigan said: "It may well be that his earnings are more. Mr Llewellyn is not here today and he has had the opportunity to come today."

After the hearing Mr O'Brien said he was pleased the order had been increased but said it would still take nearly one and a half years to pay off.

He said: "The man said he would pay me back in five days and as a friend I trusted him. This is better than a bank loan for him."

The Bristol Evening Post contacted Mr Llewellyn, who said he could not comment for legal reasons and planned to appeal against the decision.