Wayne Rooney has been slapped with a two-week fine of £320,000 by Everton after being handed community service for his drink drive rap
WAYNE ROONEY has been slapped with a two-week fine of £320,000 by Everton after being handed community service for his drink drive conviction.
The former England striker has been given a two-year driving ban, a 12-month community order and a two-year driving ban.
The 31-year-old has to complete a 100-hour course of community service within that year, after being hit in the pocket by Toffees boss Ronald Koeman.
Rooney had a breathalyser reading of 104 micrograms - the legal limit is 35 micrograms per 100ml of breath.
He was attempting to drive party girl Laura Simpson home after a drinking session at a bar in Cheshire.
The former Manchester United forward played in Everton's 4-0 defeat at Old Trafford yesterday.
And he will not be seen driving to Finch Farm anytime in the near future, after being given a two-year ban behind the wheel.
The court was told: "Wayne wishes to express his genuine remorse for this terrible error of judgement that evening.
"He's let not only himself down but his family down. He acknowledges he has let his fans down."
A statement from Rooney later apologised to Everton, the fans and the public.
He said: "Following today's court hearing I want publicly to apologise for my unforgivable lack of judgment in driving while over the legal limit.
"It was completely wrong.
"I have already said sorry to my family, my manager and chairman and everyone at Everton FC.
"Now I want to apologise to all the fans and everyone else who has followed and supported me throughout my career.
"Of course I accept the sentence of the court and hope that I can make some amends through my community service."
Koeman was only allowed to read from a statement before Rooney's court appearance.
He said on September 8: "I am very disappointed. In line with any disciplinary matter, this will be dealth with internally by the club at the appropriate time."