Featherstone Rovers head coach in court for speeding

The head coach of Featherstone Rovers has appeared in court to answer a charge of speeding.

By Staff Reporter

Published 7th Jul 2022, 12:49 BST

Updated 7th Jul 2022, 12:51 BST

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Brian McDermott appeared at North Yorkshire Magistrates' Court recently where he admitted breaking the 60mph limit in his BMW on the A59 at Draughton.

The 52-year-old, of Knoxmill Close, Harrogate, was fined £307 and handed three penalty points.

However, there was no disqualification under the totting-up procedure due to mitigating circumstances, namely that he needed his car for his work as coach of Featherstone, who play in the second tier of professional Rugby League, and a company which provides leadership coaching to firms.

McDermott, former coach of Leeds Rhinos and Toronto Wolfpack in the English Super League, was also ordered to pay £85 costs and a £34 surcharge.