Ferdinand faces driving ban after overtaking police car at 100mph

THERE was more bad news for Manchester United fans yesterday as Rio Ferdinand faced a driving a ban after overtaking a police car at more than 100mph.

The defender was clocked doing 106mph by officers in a patrol car on the M6 northbound near Stafford on January 9, the court heard.

The 26-year-old passed the police car in his Chrysler C3000 at about 9.45am and was charged with speeding. He did not attend Staffordshire Magistrates Court yesterday, but entered a guilty plea through his solicitor.