SM
Thursday, March 28
Upcoming predictions and previews

Derby's Tom Lawrence apologises after drink-driving allegations

:Headline: Derby's Tom Lawrence apologises after drink-driving allegations: ID:374068: from db_amp
Wales international says he will "make every effort to make amends by working diligently to give something back to the local community".

Derby midfielder Tom Lawrence has apologised to the club for "a total error of judgement" following last month's "alcohol-related incident".

The Welshman and Rams forward Mason Bennett were charged with drink-driving after a crash in Derby's Allestree area on September 24 – a collision in which club captain Richard Keogh suffered a serious leg injury.

Both Lawrence and Bennett were fined the equivalent of six weeks' ages – the maximum contractual limit – by Derby.

Lawrence said in a statement on Derby's website: "Following the events of the evening of the 24th September I wish to offer my sincere apologies to the football club; our chairman, the manager, my team-mates and all our supporters for my indiscretions that night.

"It was a total error of judgement on my part, out of character for me and I am deeply disappointed in my behaviour and upset for my team-mate and our captain Richard Keogh."

As well as the fine, Lawrence and Bennett have been told to serve an additional 80 hours of community and rehabilitation, which includes a drink aware course.

Lawrence added in his statement: "Going forward, I will make every effort to make amends by working diligently to give something back to our local community and I will strive to repay all the faith and support I have received from everybody during my time at the club in the best way I know how, on the field of play."

Bennett – who apologised for his actions on Friday – and Lawrence will appear in court to answer charges of drink-driving on October 15.

amp_article__374068 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2019-10-05 11:58:52:
html db last update - 2021-02-16 19:19:45 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Tom Lawrence

Click here for more stories about Derby County

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Portsmouth392411463323183
2Derby CountyDerby402461069353478
3Bolton WanderersBolton39228971432874
4Peterborough UnitedPeterborough38218974462871
5Barnsley382011770482271
6Oxford UnitedOxford Utd391891262521063
7Stevenage3917111151401162
8Lincoln CityLincoln3916131056332361
9Blackpool391791357421560
10Leyton Orient391610134444058
11Northampton TownNorthampton40158175160-953
12Wigan AthleticWigan39177155348550
13Wycombe WanderersWycombe381311145049150
14Bristol Rovers38148164857-950
15Exeter CityExeter39138183352-1947
16Charlton AthleticCharlton391015145758-145
17Shrewsbury TownShrewsbury39135212955-2644
18Reading39139175557-242
19Burton Albion39109203151-2039
20Cambridge UnitedCambridge38109193255-2339
21Port Vale3899203661-2536
22Cheltenham TownCheltenham3798203050-2035
23Fleetwood TownFleetwood39713194161-2034
24Carlisle UnitedCarlisle3959253569-3424
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .