Crystal Palace manager Glasner receives driving ban for exceeding 20 mph limit
Oliver Glasner, the manager of Crystal Palace, has received a six-month driving ban after violating a 20 mph (32 kmh) speed restriction in London.
The 51-year-old FA Cup winner was recorded by a speed camera while operating his BMW on Old Kent Road in Bermondsey, south London, back in July.
According to court documents, Glasner had prior driving violations, which qualified him for an immediate suspension of his licence.
The Austrian national sent a guilty plea by letter to Willesden Magistrates' Court in northwest London for travelling at 29 mph in an area limited to 20 mph.
He included a personal note vowing to adhere to the rules moving forward, opting not to argue against the driving ban in front of the magistrates.
"I completely acknowledge my responsibility and recognise the gravity of the situation", he stated.
"I have implemented measures to prevent any recurrence.
"Given my professional commitments, I will make sure to resolve this properly."
On Tuesday last week, a magistrate in a closed session handed down the six-month driving disqualification to Glasner.
Additionally, he faces a £660 ($881) penalty, plus £130 in court expenses and a £264 surcharge for victims.
In May, Glasner led Crystal Palace to victory in the FA Cup during his inaugural complete season, marking the club's first significant honour.
However, the team suffered an unexpected exit from this year's FA Cup in the third round against non-league outfit Macclesfield in January.
The week after, Glasner declared his intention to depart the club upon the conclusion of his contract this season.
This decision seemed to stem from dissatisfaction with the transfer strategy that resulted in key players departing Selhurst Park, leaving the remaining squad without sufficient support from the club's leadership, as per Glasner's view.
Crystal Palace is scheduled to play against faltering London opponents Tottenham on Thursday evening, a crucial Premier League encounter in the fight against relegation, where Spurs sit just one point clear of the drop zone and the Eagles remain vulnerable.
Glasner submitted his written guilty plea on 27 January and consented to the ban without a public hearing via another letter on 16 February.
The case information surfaced recently when Britain's Press Association accessed the court files this week.