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QPR manager could face motoring charge trial

Harry Redknapp
Harry Redknapp has vowed to stay on as QPR manager despite the club's likely relegation from the Premier League. Credit: REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett

Football manager Harry Redknapp could face a trial after pleading not guilty to two motoring offences.

The Queens Park Rangers manager is accused of speeding at 38mph in a 30mph zone on The Avenue in Poole, Dorset, on October 23 last year.

He has also been charged with failing to supply the driver's identity as required under The Road Traffic Act.

Redknapp did not attend a hearing at Bournemouth Magistrates' Court where Jonathan Morrissey, defending, entered not guilty pleas on his behalf.

A spokeswoman for the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed that Redknapp, who lives in Sandbanks, Poole, had been charged with the two offences.

The Bournemouth Echo reported that Charles Nightingale, prosecuting, told the court Redknapp had not been able to ascertain whether he or wife Sandra had been driving the domestically-registered vehicle at the time of the alleged offences.

It said the trial could be dropped if the information is provided.

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Harry Redknapp hired by QPR

Harry Redknapp will watch QPR play Manchester United later Credit: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Queens Park Rangers have appointed Harry Redknapp as their new manager on a two-and-a-half year contract.

The 65-year-old will watch his new team from the stands when Rangers play Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Premier League later.

It comes after Mark Hughes was sacked amid fiery scenes at the club`s Harlington HQ.

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