Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has been disqualified from driving for six months after being caught speeding in South London. The 51-year-old was recorded by a speed camera on Old Kent Road in Bermondsey at 7:30 am last July, travelling at 29mph in a 20mph zone.
Glasner pleaded guilty to the offence by letter, writing: “I fully accept responsibility for my actions and understand the seriousness of this matter. Due to the nature of my role, I will ensure I take the steps to address the issue.” He has also been ordered to pay a £660 fine, along with £130 costs and a £264 victim surcharge.
Previous driving offences meant the points would have taken his total over the 12-point threshold, leading to an automatic ban. The magistrate imposed the six-month disqualification last week. Glasner had initially attempted to pay a fine, but the matter was referred to the courts.
The ban comes as Palace prepare to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Thursday evening. The club are without defender Maxence Lacroix, who was sent off in the previous defeat to Manchester United.
Glasner, who led Palace to their first FA Cup last season, will leave the club at the end of the campaign. He has been linked with the Manchester United managerial vacancy, though caretaker boss Michael Carrick's strong start may affect that.
