Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Saints ace’s drive ban for M-way text
PREMIER League striker Manolo Gabbiadini has a six-month driving ban after texting at the wheel of his £89,000 Merc.
The Southampton and Italy ace was seen texting for “up to 10 seconds” on the M27 in Hampshire.
Tough new rules of six points on a licence for such an offence were brought in following a Mirror campaign.
The player, 26, already had nine points for three speeding offences last year.
Gabbiadini did not turn up for the court hearing as he was “on a pre-booked holiday” in Italy.
Aldershot magistrates also fined him £1,000.
Hampshire police said: “We hope this case serves as a warning that those who are caught will face serious consequences.”