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Keegan given six-month driving ban

Former England football manager Kevin Keegan has been banned from driving for six months after he was caught speeding.

Keegan, 57, reached the legal maximum of 12 points on his licence when he was clocked travelling at 36mph in a 30mph zone.

It was thought Keegan may put forward special circumstances in order to keep himself behind the wheel but he did not contest the suspension imposed by Carlisle magistrates.

Keegan, who did not attend court, previously pleaded guilty by post to the offence committed on August 27.

The former Newcastle United boss, from Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, was clocked by a laser device on the A69 near Carlisle.

He resigned from his second spell in charge of the Premier League club a week later.

The court was told he was caught speeding after coming out of a "stressful meeting" with the club and "his head was in turmoil".

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