Hugo charged with drink driving!
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Spursex
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Never been a fan of having a goalkeeper as Captain - I like strong vocal 'give out shit when needed' leaders.
Oh forgot to say me neither. In fact I hate the goal keeper as captain. He just can't interact with the ref enough.
Spursex
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Footballers charged with drink driving
Wayne Rooney
Rooney was given a two-year driving ban after being caught three times the limit in September 2017.
Yaya Touré
The teetotal Manchester City star was fined £54,000 for drink-driving after he unwittingly drank brandy mixed with Coke in December 2016.
Roberto Firmino
Firmino was fined £20,000 and banned from driving for a year after being caught drink-driving on Christmas Eve 2016.
Saido Berahino
Berahino was banned from driving for 12 months in January 2015 after being stopped while over the limit and travelling at 110mph.
Jermaine Pennant
Pennant has been caught drink-driving on two occasions during his football career, and spent 30 days in prison in March 2005.
Darron Gibson
Gibson was charged with drink-driving for a second time in three years in April.
Wayne Rooney
Rooney was given a two-year driving ban after being caught three times the limit in September 2017.
Yaya Touré
The teetotal Manchester City star was fined £54,000 for drink-driving after he unwittingly drank brandy mixed with Coke in December 2016.
Roberto Firmino
Firmino was fined £20,000 and banned from driving for a year after being caught drink-driving on Christmas Eve 2016.
Saido Berahino
Berahino was banned from driving for 12 months in January 2015 after being stopped while over the limit and travelling at 110mph.
Jermaine Pennant
Pennant has been caught drink-driving on two occasions during his football career, and spent 30 days in prison in March 2005.
Darron Gibson
Gibson was charged with drink-driving for a second time in three years in April.
freundorfoe
Vital 1st Team Regular
I liked dier as captain til his form fell off a cliff.
vinniecopenhagen
Vital Football Hero
Idiot,he will definitely dropped for Mon,head won't be in the right place as Spesh pointed out, and it's just another cock up, that the Media will love to beat us with. Maureen must be rubbing his hands with Glee,takes the spotlight off him for a change.???
Nick Real Deal
Vital Football Legend
I wonder what the contract says about bringing the club into disrepute ?
Spursex
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generally in a players contract two standard clause cover this: the first is Gross misconduct (which if the club wanted to invoke - it could legally sack him for):
activity or omission by the Player involving one or more of the following:
(a) theft or fraud;
(b) deliberate and serious damage to the Club’s property;
(c) use or possession of or trafficking in a Prohibited Substance;
(d) incapacity through alcohol affecting the Player’s performance as a player;
(e) breach of or failure to comply with of any of the terms of this contract
and the Second that is relevant (which again can give the club carte blank to do with him what they like);
The player agrees that he shall not:
knowingly or recklessly do, write or say anything or omit to do anything which is likely to bring the Club or the game of football into disrepute, cause the Player or the Club to be in breach of the Rules or cause damage to the Club or its officers or employees or any match official. Whenever circumstances permit the Player shall give to the Club reasonable notice of his intention to make any contributions to the public media in order to allow representations to be made to him on behalf of the Club if it so desires;
There can be other contract T&C's that deal with issues - but there are the standard clauses that all Premier League contracts as sanctioned by the PL have to include...
Spursex
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And here's the process ALL PL Clubs have to follow to comply with PL rules / players contracts:
Schedule 1
Part 1
Disciplinary Procedure and Penalties
1. Introduction
The disciplinary procedure aims to ensure that the Club behaves fairly ininvestigating and dealing with allegations of unacceptable conduct with a view to helping and encouraging all employees of the Club to achieve and maintain appropriate standards of conduct and performance. The Club nevertheless
reserves the right to depart from the precise requirements of its disciplinary procedure where the Club considers it expedient to do so and where the Player’s resulting treatment is no less fair.
2. Records
All cases of disciplinary action under this procedure will be recorded and placed in the Club’s records until deleted in accordance with paragraph 4.2. A copy of the Club’s disciplinary records concerning the Player will be supplied to the Player at his request.
3. The Procedure
The following steps will be taken as appropriate in all cases of disciplinary action:
3.1 Investigation
No action will be taken before a proper investigation has been undertaken by the Club into the matter complained of. If the Club determines the same to be appropriate the Club may by written notice suspend the Player for up to fourteen days while the investigation takes place. If the Player is so suspended this contract will continue together with all the Player’s rights under it including the payment of the Player’s remuneration and benefits but during the period of suspension the Player will not be entitled to access to any of the Club’s premises except at the prior request or with the prior consent of the Club and subject to such conditions as the Club may impose.
The decision to suspend the Player will be notified in writing to the Player by the Club.
Premier League Contract
Form 20
335
3.2
Disciplinary Hearing
3.2.1
If the Club decides to hold a disciplinary hearing about the matter
complained of, the Player will be given full details in writing of the
complaint against him and reasonable notice of the date and time
of the hearing. At the hearing the Player will be given an opportunity
to state his case either personally or through his representative as
provided for in clause 13 of this contract.
3.2.2
Subject as provided in paragraph 3.2.3 no disciplinary penalty will
be imposed without first giving the Player the opportunity to state
his case to the Manager or if the Player so requests to a director of
the Club and where the Club considers it appropriate or where the
Player requests the same without a disciplinary hearing.
3.2.3
A disciplinary hearing may proceed in the Player’s absence and a
disciplinary penalty may be imposed if he fails to appear at such
hearing after having received proper notice thereof
3.3
Appeals
3.3.1
The Player shall have a right of appeal to the Board against any
disciplinary decision. The Player should inform the Board in writing
of his wish to appeal within fourteen days of the date of notification
to him of the decision which forms the subject of such appeal.
The Board will conduct an appeal hearing as soon as possible
thereafter at which the Player will be given a further opportunity
to state his case. The decision of the Board will be notified to the
Player in writing within seven days and subject to paragraph 3.3.2
will be final and binding unwder this procedure.
3.3.2
In the event of any sanction being imposed or confirmed in excess
of an oral warning, the Player may by notice in writing served on the
Club and the League within fourteen days of receipt by the Player
of written notification of the decision of the Board give notice of
appeal against it to the League who will determine the matter in
accordance with the League Rules.
3.3.3
If the Player exercises any right of appeal as aforesaid, any sanction
imposed by the Club upon the Player shall not take effect until
the appropriate appeal has been determined and the sanction
confirmed varied or revoked as the case may be.
Premier League Contract
Form 20
Premier League Forms
336
4.
Disciplinary Penalties
4.1
At a disciplinary hearing or on an appeal against a disciplinary decision, the
Club may dismiss the allegation or if it is proved to the Club’s satisfaction
may:
4.1.1
give an oral warning a formal written warning or after a previous
warning or warnings a final written warning to the Player;
4.1.2
impose a fine not exceeding the amount of the Player’s basic wage
for a period of up to two weeks for a first offence (unless otherwise
approved by the PFA in accordance with the Code of Practice) and
up to four weeks for subsequent offences in any consecutive period
of twelve months but only in accordance with the provisions of the
Code of Practice;
4.1.3
order the Player not to attend at any of the Club’s premises for such
period as the Club thinks fit not exceeding four weeks;
4.1.4
in any circumstances which would entitle the Club to dismiss the
Player pursuant to any of the provisions of clause 10 of this contract
dismiss the Player or impose such other disciplinary action (including
suspension of the Player and/or a fine of all or part of the amount of
the Player’s basic wage for a period not exceeding six weeks).
4.2
Any warning or sanction given under this disciplinary procedure will be
deleted in the Club’s records after twelve months.
Part 2
Schedule 1
Part 1
Disciplinary Procedure and Penalties
1. Introduction
The disciplinary procedure aims to ensure that the Club behaves fairly ininvestigating and dealing with allegations of unacceptable conduct with a view to helping and encouraging all employees of the Club to achieve and maintain appropriate standards of conduct and performance. The Club nevertheless
reserves the right to depart from the precise requirements of its disciplinary procedure where the Club considers it expedient to do so and where the Player’s resulting treatment is no less fair.
2. Records
All cases of disciplinary action under this procedure will be recorded and placed in the Club’s records until deleted in accordance with paragraph 4.2. A copy of the Club’s disciplinary records concerning the Player will be supplied to the Player at his request.
3. The Procedure
The following steps will be taken as appropriate in all cases of disciplinary action:
3.1 Investigation
No action will be taken before a proper investigation has been undertaken by the Club into the matter complained of. If the Club determines the same to be appropriate the Club may by written notice suspend the Player for up to fourteen days while the investigation takes place. If the Player is so suspended this contract will continue together with all the Player’s rights under it including the payment of the Player’s remuneration and benefits but during the period of suspension the Player will not be entitled to access to any of the Club’s premises except at the prior request or with the prior consent of the Club and subject to such conditions as the Club may impose.
The decision to suspend the Player will be notified in writing to the Player by the Club.
Premier League Contract
Form 20
335
3.2
Disciplinary Hearing
3.2.1
If the Club decides to hold a disciplinary hearing about the matter
complained of, the Player will be given full details in writing of the
complaint against him and reasonable notice of the date and time
of the hearing. At the hearing the Player will be given an opportunity
to state his case either personally or through his representative as
provided for in clause 13 of this contract.
3.2.2
Subject as provided in paragraph 3.2.3 no disciplinary penalty will
be imposed without first giving the Player the opportunity to state
his case to the Manager or if the Player so requests to a director of
the Club and where the Club considers it appropriate or where the
Player requests the same without a disciplinary hearing.
3.2.3
A disciplinary hearing may proceed in the Player’s absence and a
disciplinary penalty may be imposed if he fails to appear at such
hearing after having received proper notice thereof
3.3
Appeals
3.3.1
The Player shall have a right of appeal to the Board against any
disciplinary decision. The Player should inform the Board in writing
of his wish to appeal within fourteen days of the date of notification
to him of the decision which forms the subject of such appeal.
The Board will conduct an appeal hearing as soon as possible
thereafter at which the Player will be given a further opportunity
to state his case. The decision of the Board will be notified to the
Player in writing within seven days and subject to paragraph 3.3.2
will be final and binding unwder this procedure.
3.3.2
In the event of any sanction being imposed or confirmed in excess
of an oral warning, the Player may by notice in writing served on the
Club and the League within fourteen days of receipt by the Player
of written notification of the decision of the Board give notice of
appeal against it to the League who will determine the matter in
accordance with the League Rules.
3.3.3
If the Player exercises any right of appeal as aforesaid, any sanction
imposed by the Club upon the Player shall not take effect until
the appropriate appeal has been determined and the sanction
confirmed varied or revoked as the case may be.
Premier League Contract
Form 20
Premier League Forms
336
4.
Disciplinary Penalties
4.1
At a disciplinary hearing or on an appeal against a disciplinary decision, the
Club may dismiss the allegation or if it is proved to the Club’s satisfaction
may:
4.1.1
give an oral warning a formal written warning or after a previous
warning or warnings a final written warning to the Player;
4.1.2
impose a fine not exceeding the amount of the Player’s basic wage
for a period of up to two weeks for a first offence (unless otherwise
approved by the PFA in accordance with the Code of Practice) and
up to four weeks for subsequent offences in any consecutive period
of twelve months but only in accordance with the provisions of the
Code of Practice;
4.1.3
order the Player not to attend at any of the Club’s premises for such
period as the Club thinks fit not exceeding four weeks;
4.1.4
in any circumstances which would entitle the Club to dismiss the
Player pursuant to any of the provisions of clause 10 of this contract
dismiss the Player or impose such other disciplinary action (including
suspension of the Player and/or a fine of all or part of the amount of
the Player’s basic wage for a period not exceeding six weeks).
4.2
Any warning or sanction given under this disciplinary procedure will be
deleted in the Club’s records after twelve months.
Part 2
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Verts or Dier.
freundorfoe
Vital 1st Team Regular
Now the details are out I'm very disappointed Hugo was that stupid. Police pulled him because he was swerving towards parked cars and found vomit in his car.
Judge said he endangered his passenger too. Anyone know who was with him? Hope it wasn't his wife.
Judge said he endangered his passenger too. Anyone know who was with him? Hope it wasn't his wife.
Spesh-Spur
Vital 1st Team Regular
Twice over the limit, not exactly an ill-judged decision where he may have thought he 'may' be OK as only had a few!
Again, these distractions emerge just before a big game, although it didn't effect him before the Man U game as it turned out.
freundorfoe
Vital 1st Team Regular
Might give him more determination to be focused.
Nah there's more to this than has come out. Spiked by Giroud is my guess.
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Departed
Guest
OMG. He made a mistake. Can we move on, please.
Nick Real Deal
Vital Football Legend
Don't they fine as a % of wages now ? Could be a record.
