Match of the Day pundit Ian Wright is BANNED from driving for six months after speeding at 69mph in a 40mph zone on his motorbike
- Ian Wright admitted speeding before magistrates’ hearing in South West London
- Was caught driving at 69mph in a 40mph zone on motorcycle in Twickenham
- Wright, former-forward for Arsenal, was handed a £1,000 fine and 6-month ban
Former-England player and Football pundit Ian Wright has been slapped with a six-month driving ban for speeding.
Match of the Day presenter Wright, 57, admitted speeding before a magistrates’ hearing in South West London.
He was caught driving at 69mph in a 40mph zone on his Triumph motorcycle in Twickenham on August 4.
Former-England player and Football pundit Ian Wright (pictured) has been slapped with a six-month driving ban for speeding
Wright – a former-forward for Arsenal – was also handed a £1,000 fine.
A source close to Wright told The Sun: ‘Ian was caught speeding on his motorbike a few times and held his hands up.
‘He isn’t proud of his actions and hasn’t contested the ban.
‘Obviously it’s a bit embarrassing for him but he made a mistake and now he is paying for it.’
Wright appeared at Lavender Hill magistrates’ court without a solicitor and admitted to speeding.
Match of the Day presenter Wright, 57, admitted speeding before a magistrates’ hearing in South West London. He was caught driving at 69mph in a 40mph zone on his Triumph motorcycle in Twickenham on August 4. Pictured: Wright on a motorbike. It is not known if it is the bike he was driving on August 4
He has since been using a pedal bike.
Wright played for Arsenal for seven years – between 1991 and 1998 – and helped lift the Premier League title.
He scored nine international goals playing for England – and earned 33 caps.