Guest johnson293 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-evening-chronicle/2008/02/13/damien-duff-hits-101-in-70mph-zone-72703-20470247/ Caught by an unmarked plod car this time, not a camera! Damien Duff hits 101 in 70mph zone Feb 13 2008 by Peter Taylor, Evening Chronicle TOON ace Damien Duff is facing a driving ban after being caught smashing a speed limit. The winger was clocked at 101.2mph in his Range Rover on a 70mph stretch of the A19 at Cramlington. Solicitors acting on his behalf entered a guilty plea to the charge when the case came before South East Northumberland Magistrates’ Court. Now JPs have ordered the 28-year-old Irish star to come before the court to face his sentence. The case comes after Duff twice escaped prosecution, despite vehicles belonging to him being caught on camera breaking speed limits. Today road safety groups slammed the winger’s actions and called for JPs to impose a strict sentence on him. Jeremy Forsberg of the Northumbria Safer Roads Initiative said: “This is a serious offence and travelling at that speed is extremely dangerous. “He is a role model for a lot of people and it is so ludicrous to be driving at this speed. I just hope the punishment fits the crime. “Road safety groups work tirelessly to change people’s attitudes towards the way they drive and this behaviour undermines all the work these people do.” Duff’s 4x4 was followed for around a half a mile on the A19 approach to the Moor Farm roundabout by an unmarked police patrol car on August 4. He was pulled over after the excessive speed was clocked by the officer, who served him with a notice outlining Northumbria Police’s intention to bring him to court. Duff’s latest speed-related court case comes after he has twice escaped prosecution for alleged speeding-related offences. He was recently due to appear before Hexham Magistrates’ Court on a charge of failing to supply information to the chief officer of police. But his solicitors were able to provide proof of postage which they said showed Duff responded to police requests. The force denied receiving the correspondence from the 28-year-old. However, because the mail was not sent by registered delivery, it is impossible to tell whether it was lost or mislaid and magistrates dropped the case. The charge was brought after Duff’s Mini Cooper was clocked apparently doing 86mph on a 50mph stretch of the A1 at Seaton Burn. In October last year he escaped prosecution in the same courtroom following an incident in which his Range Rover was clocked apparently doing 102mph on the A1, again at Seaton Burn. Police asked the Republic of Ireland international, of Tranwell Woods, Morpeth, to confirm who was behind the wheel. But when the police said they did not receive a response, they took him to court to answer a charge of failing to supply information to the chief officer of police. Duff was convicted of the offence in September and was hit with a £100 fine and three penalty points. But at a fresh hearing a month later it was revealed the £5m midfielder had provided proof he sent a reply to Northumbria Police. The prosecution applied for the case to be withdrawn, saying correspondence had been received from Duff which included a certificate of postage, which showed Duff responded to police requests. Mr Forsberg added: “His vehicles have now been involved in three cases and all have been dangerous incidents. “It can only be 100% proved he was driving in this latest case but, in relation to all of them, anyone travelling at such speeds is putting the lives of themselves and other road users at serious risk.” In the latest case, because Duff was stopped by a patrol car, he was serviced a notice of intended prosecution in person. The Cheshire-based firm of solicitors representing him confirmed to the Chronicle he had pleaded guilty at a hearing before magistrates at Bedlington on February 1. Lorna Jackson, of charity Brake, said: “There can be no excuse for exceeding the speed limit by this amount. “As a role model, he does have that additional responsibility that people will look up to them and look at the way they behave and think it is acceptable. “Clearly, putting lives at risk in this way is not acceptable. We repeatedly hear it is not footballers’ faults they get paid so much and can afford these cars – but if that is the case, they need to act in a responsible manner.” You'd think if you got off with it once you'd be a bit more careful on a certain stretch of road - but to escape a fine/ban twice and then do it again, is just nuts! Serves him right - idiot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 The role model bit is bollocks. We're in trouble if we hold footballers up as role models. He should be treated like anyone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissmag Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 His car is the only fast thing left... (Legs have gone) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissmag Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 The role model bit is bollocks. We're in trouble if we hold footballers up as role models. He should be treated like anyone else. absolutely true...but now I have to go for a horsebet and a nice roasting afterwards! :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 The dilly dally man trying to compensate for his lack of pace on the pitch. Twat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boot Boy Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Cheers for the bit in brackets swissmag. I'd have been scratching my head confused without it. (I knew what you meant anyway) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DazzaNufc1892 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 you dont buy a car like that and not rag it, well done duff lad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Good thing it's not in Hawaii or he'd be getting killed off in a few weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 The dilly dally man trying to compensate for his lack of pace on the pitch. t***. Now c'mon Damien are you sure you won't shoot? Arr go on go on go on go on http://www.fathertedonline.ukf.net/Images/videopreviewframes/sexframe.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 you dont buy a car like that and not rag it, well done duff lad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DazzaNufc1892 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 was out in the new escalade the other night, thats what damien should be driving, power is immense Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Does he wear lead boots on and off the field? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heero Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 he better start speeding on the pitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulivye Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Does he wear lead boots on and off the field? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Do you think he will let us have the points he gets? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 If only he'll speed his arse up at getting the ball into the box Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn. 201.2mph in his Range Rover would be shocking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 who hasn't done 100mph on a 70 limit for fuck sake, the limit on the A19 is ridiculous anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 who hasn't done 100mph on a 70 limit for fuck sake, the limit on the A19 is ridiculous anyway yea increase it to 120mph i mean the A19 never has any accidents on it.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dev Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-evening-chronicle/2008/02/13/damien-duff-hits-101-in-70mph-zone-72703-20470247/ Caught by an unmarked plod car this time, not a camera! Damien Duff hits 101 in 70mph zone Feb 13 2008 by Peter Taylor, Evening Chronicle TOON ace Damien Duff is facing a driving ban after being caught smashing a speed limit. The winger was clocked at 101.2mph in his Range Rover on a 70mph stretch of the A19 at Cramlington. Solicitors acting on his behalf entered a guilty plea to the charge when the case came before South East Northumberland Magistrates Court. Now JPs have ordered the 28-year-old Irish star to come before the court to face his sentence. The case comes after Duff twice escaped prosecution, despite vehicles belonging to him being caught on camera breaking speed limits. Today road safety groups slammed the wingers actions and called for JPs to impose a strict sentence on him. Jeremy Forsberg of the Northumbria Safer Roads Initiative said: This is a serious offence and travelling at that speed is extremely dangerous. He is a role model for a lot of people and it is so ludicrous to be driving at this speed. I just hope the punishment fits the crime. Road safety groups work tirelessly to change peoples attitudes towards the way they drive and this behaviour undermines all the work these people do. Duffs 4x4 was followed for around a half a mile on the A19 approach to the Moor Farm roundabout by an unmarked police patrol car on August 4. He was pulled over after the excessive speed was clocked by the officer, who served him with a notice outlining Northumbria Polices intention to bring him to court. Duffs latest speed-related court case comes after he has twice escaped prosecution for alleged speeding-related offences. He was recently due to appear before Hexham Magistrates Court on a charge of failing to supply information to the chief officer of police. But his solicitors were able to provide proof of postage which they said showed Duff responded to police requests. The force denied receiving the correspondence from the 28-year-old. However, because the mail was not sent by registered delivery, it is impossible to tell whether it was lost or mislaid and magistrates dropped the case. The charge was brought after Duffs Mini Cooper was clocked apparently doing 86mph on a 50mph stretch of the A1 at Seaton Burn. In October last year he escaped prosecution in the same courtroom following an incident in which his Range Rover was clocked apparently doing 102mph on the A1, again at Seaton Burn. Police asked the Republic of Ireland international, of Tranwell Woods, Morpeth, to confirm who was behind the wheel. But when the police said they did not receive a response, they took him to court to answer a charge of failing to supply information to the chief officer of police. Duff was convicted of the offence in September and was hit with a £100 fine and three penalty points. But at a fresh hearing a month later it was revealed the £5m midfielder had provided proof he sent a reply to Northumbria Police. The prosecution applied for the case to be withdrawn, saying correspondence had been received from Duff which included a certificate of postage, which showed Duff responded to police requests. Mr Forsberg added: His vehicles have now been involved in three cases and all have been dangerous incidents. It can only be 100% proved he was driving in this latest case but, in relation to all of them, anyone travelling at such speeds is putting the lives of themselves and other road users at serious risk. In the latest case, because Duff was stopped by a patrol car, he was serviced a notice of intended prosecution in person. The Cheshire-based firm of solicitors representing him confirmed to the Chronicle he had pleaded guilty at a hearing before magistrates at Bedlington on February 1. Lorna Jackson, of charity Brake, said: There can be no excuse for exceeding the speed limit by this amount. As a role model, he does have that additional responsibility that people will look up to them and look at the way they behave and think it is acceptable. Clearly, putting lives at risk in this way is not acceptable. We repeatedly hear it is not footballers faults they get paid so much and can afford these cars but if that is the case, they need to act in a responsible manner. You'd think if you got off with it once you'd be a bit more careful on a certain stretch of road - but to escape a fine/ban twice and then do it again, is just nuts! Serves him right - idiot! You know the world has gone mad and there are too many sports journalists about when they can write an article this long on a footballer driving his car too fast. Does anyone care? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissmag Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Cheers for the bit in brackets swissmag. I'd have been scratching my head confused without it. (I knew what you meant anyway) Thought that it might me a bit pointless, but a foreign language is always difficult when it comes to jokes. Glad, you did get it anyway... ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 That article, about a speeding footballer, is longer than most post-match articles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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