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Burnley's Graham Alexander admits driving over 100mph
5:27pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
Comments (17)BURNLEY FC fullback Graham Alexander narrowly escaped a driving ban after being clocked at 105mph on the M6 in Cumbria.
The Scotland international defender, 36, pleaded guilty to speeding at not less than 101mph, when he appeared at Penrith Magistrates' Court today.
He was fined £500, ordered to pay £150 in costs and a £15 victim surcharge.
However, despite considering a driving ban because of the speed, magistrates imposed just six penalty points, after hearing of his family commitments.
They heard that Alexander, who lives in Preston with his wife, twin girls and son, regularly takes his children to and from school.
The court was told that they would miss out on sporting activities such as gymnastics and football - his son being a budding young footballer himself - if their father was banned from driving.
Alexander spent eight years at Preston North End before moving to Burnley in a £100,000 deal in August. He has made 43 league appearances for the club this year.
Alexander began his footballing career at Scunthorpe United, where he also signed as a professional, before moving to Luton Town.
He has 32 international caps for Scotland.
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Bob, Burnley says...
6:11pm Wed 7 May 08
1.5mph on it.
alan, burnley says...
6:47pm Wed 7 May 08
bluenwhite, says...
7:51pm Wed 7 May 08
What rubbish about the kids. Your telling me he cant afford to pay for busses or even taxis? His wage is a lot more than the average person gets.
Absolute one rule for one crap.
ste, accy says...
7:52pm Wed 7 May 08
Straight Talker, Rossendale says...
9:09pm Wed 7 May 08
Its wierd aint it? I bet there aren't many footballers who can say they have got more points on their livence than they have for their clubs this season! Thats how much he has done for Burnley!
Moron! He is a ptofessional footballer, and kids look up to him. What impression does this give to them?
He ought to be ashamed! Lets face it, what is a £500 fine to him? It must be like the average factory worker getting fined about £30 or £40 for speeding! Well out of order!
Angus Tam MacDougall, Guess? says...
10:35pm Wed 7 May 08
bluenwhite, says...
6:06am Thu 8 May 08
bluenwhite wrote:What do you mean we have run out coz Brian "the feast" Jensen haas eaten them all?
bluenwhite wrote: This is pathetic, and nought to do with him playing for Burnley. What rubbish about the kids. Your telling me he cant afford to pay for busses or even taxis? His wage is a lot more than the average person gets. Absolute one rule for one crap.His wage is more than mine cos I'm on the dole. Mum more burgers NOW!!!!
Surley he cant have, he wont fit in the goals if he gets any bigger.
Oh, i see , Burnley only by has beens and fattso's , thats ok then.
he he he he he he he he he
Badman, Nelson says...
9:48am Thu 8 May 08
Power Trip Wrestling, Luton - Home of The Hatters says...
10:28am Thu 8 May 08
Burnley Taxpayer, Burnley says...
10:44am Thu 8 May 08
bluenwhite wrote:Disgraceful. I agree with you completely.
This is pathetic, and nought to do with him playing for Burnley. What rubbish about the kids. Your telling me he cant afford to pay for busses or even taxis? His wage is a lot more than the average person gets. Absolute one rule for one crap.
top cat, burnley says...
11:19am Thu 8 May 08
HUBBA HUBBA!
Craig, Darwen says...
2:05pm Thu 8 May 08
dave, burnley says...
10:11pm Thu 8 May 08
bluenwhite, says...
5:35am Fri 9 May 08
j.p, burnley says...
9:13pm Sat 10 May 08
dave, burnley says...
8:44am Wed 14 May 08
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