Man United star banned for 6 months after pleading guilty

Man United star banned for 6 months after pleading guilty

 

Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been banned from driving for six months after pleading guilty to driving offences.

The 24-year-old was also fined £31,500, after he admitted earlier this year to driving while disqualified and without insurance after being stopped by police in Manchester on June 23.

Wan-Bissaka also pleaded guilty on Monday to failing to provide driver details for two speeding offences in Bradford, Yorkshire, in September 2020.

The England International’s lawyers described the player as in a “state of complete ignorance” with letters of the offences sent to his former Croydon address.

His failure to reply to the letters led to a six-month ban imposed at Leeds Magistrates Court, with the United full-back unaware of court proceedings.

Wan-Bissaka’s court date was five days before his Lamborghini Urus was seized by police on the A34.

Shaun Draycott, who was defending Wan-Bissaka said: “When he was stopped on the A34 he was courteous and respectful to the officers, and he indicated to them he had no idea he was disqualified.”

Draycott further said that arrangements were being made for the player’s agent to visit his home to make sure his affairs were in order following his move to United in 2019.

Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has told new Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag to sell two or three players when he takes over at old Trafford Bridge in the summer.

According to him, two or three troublemakers must leave the club if the Dutchman is looking forward to making a success of his reign at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils confirmed earlier today that the 52-year-old Dutchman is now the next permanent manager and will take over from interim boss Ralf Rangnick at the end of the season.

He has already signed a three-year deal at the club which can be extended by a year if agreed by both parties.

Asked what the Dutchman’s priority should be once he arrives at Manchester United, the Liverpool legend told Sky Sports: “Getting good players and getting some out.

“If he can get two or three signings right, move two or three players on who are maybe causing problems or don’t suit his way of playing.

He’ll revitalise some players and he’ll probably have to add three or four players to the starting XI.”