Chelsea have spoken with defender Wesley Fofana after he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and ordered to do 300 hours of unpaid community service.
Fofana, 24, appeared in court last week, where he spoke only to give his name, address and date of birth, over an incident which took place on April 20.
A Dashcam recording made by another driver was sent to the police showing Fofana driving fast down the hard shoulder — which is against the law — on the A3 Esher bypass, Surrey, not far from Chelsea’s training ground in Cobham.
The footballer was also filmed weaving in between traffic. The footage has subsequently been released by the Crown Prosecution Service.
Fofana is already serving a two-year ban from driving for eight speeding offences. This punishment was handed out in May — after the misdemeanour on the A3 took place.
He already had 47 points on his driving licence before this trial. You need just 12 in the UK to be given a mandatory ban.
Chelsea felt it was important to speak to Fofana about his driving indiscretions. The club does not police the players 24 hours a day and some issues are left to the player and their management to handle. However, Chelsea will generally speak to players about issues that come up and this was one they felt warranted a meeting.
District Judge Julie Cooper sentenced Fofana to an 18-month Community Order, which includes 300 hours community service and ordered him to pay £85 costs and a £114 victim surcharge. He was also banned from driving for 18 months but he is not allowed to operate a vehicle until May 13, 2027 anyway due to the sentence handed out for the eight speeding offences earlier in the year.
[Simon Johnson - The Athletic]
Fofana, 24, appeared in court last week, where he spoke only to give his name, address and date of birth, over an incident which took place on April 20.
A Dashcam recording made by another driver was sent to the police showing Fofana driving fast down the hard shoulder — which is against the law — on the A3 Esher bypass, Surrey, not far from Chelsea’s training ground in Cobham.
The footballer was also filmed weaving in between traffic. The footage has subsequently been released by the Crown Prosecution Service.
Fofana is already serving a two-year ban from driving for eight speeding offences. This punishment was handed out in May — after the misdemeanour on the A3 took place.
He already had 47 points on his driving licence before this trial. You need just 12 in the UK to be given a mandatory ban.
Chelsea felt it was important to speak to Fofana about his driving indiscretions. The club does not police the players 24 hours a day and some issues are left to the player and their management to handle. However, Chelsea will generally speak to players about issues that come up and this was one they felt warranted a meeting.
District Judge Julie Cooper sentenced Fofana to an 18-month Community Order, which includes 300 hours community service and ordered him to pay £85 costs and a £114 victim surcharge. He was also banned from driving for 18 months but he is not allowed to operate a vehicle until May 13, 2027 anyway due to the sentence handed out for the eight speeding offences earlier in the year.
[Simon Johnson - The Athletic]
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The Chelsea coaches appreciate Alejandro Garnacho’s willingness to stay behind after training sessions to sharpen his finishing and crossing, viewing that dedication as a strong indicator of his mindset. 🇦🇷
Those inside Garnacho’s camp say he’s taking everything in and remains eager to impress. Off the field, the winger is settling comfortably into London life. #CFC
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Those inside Garnacho’s camp say he’s taking everything in and remains eager to impress. Off the field, the winger is settling comfortably into London life. #CFC
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Chelsea
Your Chelsea side to take on Qarabag! 👊 #CFC | #UCL
Qarabag 0-0 #Chelsea: We're underway at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium.
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Chelsea
ESTEVAAOOO!!! 😁 ⚫️ 0-1 ⚪️ [17] #CFC | #UCL
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Shocking half. Can’t blame the selection really either. If this team can’t finish the job against Qarabag then they aren’t good enough to play for Chelsea. It’s that simple. If our backups can’t do the job then we’re in the depths of hell.
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Chelsea
Yes, Garna! We’re level! ⚫️ 2-2 ⚪️ [53] #CFC | #UCL
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FT: Qarabag 2-2 Chelsea
Chelsea XI: Sanchez, James (C), Tosin, Hato, Cucurella, A.Santos (Fernandez 45’), Lavia (Caicedo 8’), Estevao, J.Pedro (Buonanotte 71’), Gittens (Garnacho 45’), George (Delap 45’)
Bench: Jorgensen, Merrick, Acheampong, Chalobah, Gusto, Fofana, Caicedo, Buonanotte, Fernandez, Garnacho, Delap, Guiu
Unused substitutes: Jorgensen, Merrick, Acheampong, Chalobah, Gusto, Fofana, Guiu
🟨 Yellow cards: A.Santos (44’), James (47’), Caicedo (90’)
Qarabag XI: Kochalski, Silva, Jankovic, Zoubir, Mustafazede, Leandro Andrade, Duran, Kady, Pedro Bicalho, Jafarguliyev, Medina
Bench: Buntic, Mahammadaliyev, Addai, Akhundzade, Bayramov, Cabrayilzada, Chriso, Dani Bolt, A.Huseynov, B.Huseynov, Kashchuk, Mmaee
🔵 Goals for Chelsea from:
Estêvão ⚽️ [16’]
Andrey Santos 🅰️
Alejandro Garnacho ⚽️ [52’]
🇦🇿 Goals for Qarabag from:
Leandro Andrade ⚽️ [29’]
Marko Jankovic ⚽️ [39’]
Thoughts on the game? ⬇️
#CFC
Chelsea XI: Sanchez, James (C), Tosin, Hato, Cucurella, A.Santos (Fernandez 45’), Lavia (Caicedo 8’), Estevao, J.Pedro (Buonanotte 71’), Gittens (Garnacho 45’), George (Delap 45’)
Bench: Jorgensen, Merrick, Acheampong, Chalobah, Gusto, Fofana, Caicedo, Buonanotte, Fernandez, Garnacho, Delap, Guiu
Unused substitutes: Jorgensen, Merrick, Acheampong, Chalobah, Gusto, Fofana, Guiu
🟨 Yellow cards: A.Santos (44’), James (47’), Caicedo (90’)
Qarabag XI: Kochalski, Silva, Jankovic, Zoubir, Mustafazede, Leandro Andrade, Duran, Kady, Pedro Bicalho, Jafarguliyev, Medina
Bench: Buntic, Mahammadaliyev, Addai, Akhundzade, Bayramov, Cabrayilzada, Chriso, Dani Bolt, A.Huseynov, B.Huseynov, Kashchuk, Mmaee
🔵 Goals for Chelsea from:
Estêvão ⚽️ [16’]
Andrey Santos 🅰️
Alejandro Garnacho ⚽️ [52’]
🇦🇿 Goals for Qarabag from:
Leandro Andrade ⚽️ [29’]
Marko Jankovic ⚽️ [39’]
Thoughts on the game? ⬇️
#CFC
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