Mr Popodopolous Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Buchanan, was the name I saw on screenshots of tweets. Yeah, checked a few ages and he'd definitely be a name in the frame! Wondered if it might be Bogle for a minute but he's 19 and played quite regularly last year so definitely not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 13 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-7555971/Football-news-Teenage-Derby-player-FOURTH-person-involved-car-crash.html Hmmm... So the story of how the accident happened , that they left Keogh at the scene and then returned appears true Lawrence will do well to escape prison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Yeah, checked a few ages and he'd definitely be a name in the frame! Wondered if it might be Bogle for a minute but he's 19 and played quite regularly last year so definitely not. Bogle is one of the better behaved Hes only got 6 points in his licence ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Davefevs said: Buchanan, was the name I saw on screenshots of tweets. I would imagine it would be pretty hard to keep it quiet, nowadays . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Silvio Dante Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 I think they may get away without custodial. As a guide, when Ant McPartlin got arrested he was on 75mg alcohol in 100ml of breath - fined £86k and banned for 20 months. Bennett was on 64mg, Lawrence 58mg. The thing against them being treated in line with McPartlin is having left the scene, but a quick google shows Darren Day having been arrested with 58mg and driving off after an accident - second offence in 2 years, fine and 5 year ban. I’m going for fine and ban of c2 years. Not saying it’s the right call, but it seems precedent. Although having seen the video of Bennett, him being that “low” surprises me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 15, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Derby County footballers Tom Lawrence and Mason Bennett have pleaded guilty to drink-driving. The pair were charged after a Range Rover Sport and Mercedes GLC crashed in Derby after a team-building dinner. At the city's magistrates' court they also admitted failing to stop at the scene of the crash on 24 September. The court heard Lawrence, 25, gave a breath test reading of 58mcg per 100ml and Bennett a reading of 64. The legal limit is 35mcg per 100ml. Marianne Connally, prosecuting, said the players were driving home at about 23:30 BST after a night out at the Joiner's Arms pub. A car driven by Welsh international Lawrence crashed into the back of Bennett's on the A6 in Allestree. Lawrence's car then went across a roundabout before smashing into "street furniture", the prosecutor added. Ms Connally said a paramedic crew witnessed the crash "entirely by chance" and came to the aid of two passengers at the scene as the defendants fled. Lawrence and Bennett, 23, returned to the scene about 45 minutes later and were arrested. Derby captain Richard Keogh, who was a passenger in one of the cars, sustained a knee injury that has ruled him out for up to 15 months. Lucy Whitaker, defending Bennett, said he had been sick at the pub after being "pressured" to drink a Jagerbomb shot by team-mates. e admitted he had drunk "some alcohol" on the night, but was driving "perfectly normally" on the way home when the crash occurred, Ms Bennett said. Bennett "panicked" and then left the scene, before returning after he received a call from Lawrence asking him to pick him up from a garage, the court heard. Lawrence, of Duffield, and Bennett, of Whaley Thorns near Mansfield, were fined six weeks' wages by the club after the crash. Derby also condemned the players for bringing the club into disrepute following the "alcohol-related incident". Lawrence signed for Derby from Leicester City for £5m in August 2017, while Bennett came through the Rams' youth system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 On 04/10/2019 at 19:52, Rudolf Hucker said: Never cracked an owl. There’s still time , Rudolph, still time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 7 minutes ago, phantom said: Bennett "panicked" and then left the scene, before returning after he received a call from Lawrence asking him to pick him up from a garage, the court heard. "Yeah, Mason....you know that crash we just had because we were both pissed.....do us a favour and jump back in one of your other cars to pick me up!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Silvio Dante said: I think they may get away without custodial. As a guide, when Ant McPartlin got arrested he was on 75mg alcohol in 100ml of breath - fined £86k and banned for 20 months. Bennett was on 64mg, Lawrence 58mg. The thing against them being treated in line with McPartlin is having left the scene, but a quick google shows Darren Day having been arrested with 58mg and driving off after an accident - second offence in 2 years, fine and 5 year ban. I’m going for fine and ban of c2 years. Not saying it’s the right call, but it seems precedent. Although having seen the video of Bennett, him being that “low” surprises me. You pretty much called it, save for some community service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: You pretty much called it, save for some community service! I got a bigger fine pissing in the girls toilets at spice girls, yes the cubical was locked, first offence too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said: You pretty much called it, save for some community service! Should a Mr Taaffe really be given the responsibility to sentence a Welsh international footballer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, alexukhc said: I got a bigger fine pissing in the girls toilets at spice girls, yes the cubical was locked, first offence too You've let yourself down on soooooo many levels it's untrue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Very lenient. Be interested to know what form the 180 hours of community service will take. Washing and valeting cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 How the frig have they ONLY been fined £175?!?! Sends completely the wrong message to people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 2 hours ago, alexukhc said: I got a bigger fine pissing in the girls toilets at spice girls, yes the cubical was locked, first offence too You deserved the fine just for attending a Spice Girls concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Quote District Judge Jonathan Taaffee had warned the players a custodial sentence was an option, but decided not to follow through on the threat after hearing from probation services that they would struggle in prison. Am I missing something here?? I'm not hugely draconian on law and order, but wouldn't we all- pretty much anyone would!! Wonder which team Mr. Taaffee supports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 54 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Very lenient. Be interested to know what form the 180 hours of community service will take. Washing and valeting cars? Should do it on Sat. afternoon . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 7 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Should do it on Sat. afternoon . Saturday afternoon and certain days in midweek... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Dollymarie said: How the frig have they ONLY been fined £175?!?! Sends completely the wrong message to people. Unfortunately like Beckham they can afford very good lawyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 40 minutes ago, B1ackbird said: Unfortunately like Beckham they can afford very good lawyers. Very true, but one part of the judges reasoning for not sending them to prison is/was a joke- regardless of lawyers IMO. The size of the fine- 500 x less than Ant of Ant and Dec fame Dec got, or around that anyway- for a more serious incident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Having re-read it, it wasn't even a fine was it- that £175 each (or was it in total) was costs! In terms of actual punishment, it was the driving ban, community service and community order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Utter piss take. I'd imagine their laughing their pea-brained heads off right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 I wonder what Joe Public on benefits would have got? A custodial sentence because he wouldn't be frightened by the other inmates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 33 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Very true, but one part of the judges reasoning for not sending them to prison is/was a joke- regardless of lawyers IMO. The size of the fine- 500 x less than Ant and Dec got, or around that anyway- for a more serious incident. A bit harsh on Dec, seeing as he wasn't there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: A bit harsh on Dec, seeing as he wasn't there! Ha yes- wondered who would be the first to spot that! Will edit if poss though thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Joke of a punishment, send out the completely wrong message. Not a major inconvenience having a driving ban when you can comfortably pay for a driver / taxi. So fined 6 weeks wages by their employer, minimum punishment from the court - all over. I really wonder what would have happened to Joe Public in exactly the same circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 That will 100% put them off ever drink driving again for sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Saturday afternoon and certain days in midweek... I think community service around the city ground would be good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Another case recently of 4 posh kids in their late teens who beat up a youth from a neighbouring town were represented in court by some very expensive lawyers. They were spared prison because it was said, "they wouldn't be able to cope!" Apparently the ring leader stated that he had given up alcohol and drugs for a fortnight and believed he was on the way to being rehabilitated! It didn't say whether the poor victim had received a banning order from re-entering the town! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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