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18th September 2017
04:02pm BST
Earlier today, Everton soccer player Wayne Rooney was banned form driving for two years after pleading guilty to driving under the influence in Manchester earlier this month.
The footballer issued an apology via his official website is which he states:
"Following today’s court hearing I want publicly to apologise for my unforgiveable lack of judgement in driving while over the legal limit. It was completely wrong.
"I have already said sorry to my family, my manager and chairman and everyone at Everton FC. Now I want to apologise to all the fans and everyone else who has followed and supported me throughout my career.
"Of course I accept the sentence of the court and hope that I can make some amends through my community service.
Wayne."
My statement of apology - https://t.co/51WmrVDCev
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) September 18, 2017
Rooney has issued an apology. I hate people coming out apologising. Who are u apologising to? Who gives a f***? Tell everyone to jog on
— James O'Donoghue (@Jamesod7) September 18, 2017
A lot of people, mainly families of those who are killed by drunk drivers every year
— Bronagh O'Donovan (@bronaghad) September 18, 2017
Obviously James you never lost a loved one to a drink driver..... no wonder the Healy Rae's get votes in Kerry ????
— Connie (@Connie_c27) September 18, 2017
Ah james I hope this isn't a George Hook moment ????
— Anthony Mc Sorley (@AMcSorley12) September 18, 2017
O'Donoghue has since put out another tweet in an attempt at clearing things up.
Ah no, we'll all sleep better because he's apologised. That'll put an end to drink driving.
— James O'Donoghue (@Jamesod7) September 18, 2017
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