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People can't get over this courtroom sketch of Wayne Rooney

That you, Wayne?

Sep 18th 2017, 4:34 PM 6,519 Views 2 Comments

EARLIER TODAY, FORMER England captain Wayne Rooney pleaded guilty to drink driving.

Wayne Rooney court case Source: PA Wire/PA Images

As well as getting a two-year driving ban, the Everton and former Manchester United star was also ordered to do 100 hours of unpaid work as part of a 12-month community order.

Rooney apologised for his “unforgivable lack of judgement” after admitting the charge. The court heard he was almost three times the legal limit.

The 31-year old said:

I want publicly to apologise for my unforgivable lack of judgement in driving while over the legal limit. It was completely wrong.”

Naturally, Twitter is having a field day with the courtroom sketch of the Everton striker.

BBC Artist's impression of Wayne Rooney at Stockport Magistrates. 2 year driving ban . 100 hours community service . pic.twitter.com/eyiUwjsnCo
— Olly Foster (@OllyFoster) September 18, 2017

Source: Olly Foster/Twitter

That punishment is a bit harsh on the artist, but it is a crap likeness, so the sentence will give time for more practice.
— Newton Pops (@mar7insma7) September 18, 2017

Source: Newton Pops/Twitter

Wayne Rooney's court sketch. He's been banned for driving for 2 years and I reckon this is still the worst thing to happen to him today. pic.twitter.com/bQEL9GVjgs
— Coral (@Coral) September 18, 2017

Source: Coral/Twitter

We have our new Hellboy...
— Tom Gregory (@MajorTomCom) September 18, 2017

Source: Tom Gregory/Twitter

There’s a likeness there, let’s face it.

Lord Alan Sugar, meanwhile, couldn’t resist making this terrible dad joke.

.@WayneRooney banned for 2 years driving and sentenced to 100 hours community service . I always thought his best position was a sweeper .
— Lord Sugar (@Lord_Sugar) September 18, 2017

Source: Lord Sugar/Twitter

“I’m banned from driving for two years.”

“Hi Banned From Driving For Two Years, I’m Lord Sugar.”

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People can't get over this courtroom sketch of Wayne Rooney