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Thomas Hitzlsperger escapes driving ban
THOMAS HITZLSPERGER has escaped a driving ban after being clocked speeding at 107mph – he told the court he needed a car to help him find a new club.
The German international, who is a free agent after leaving relegated West Ham, gladly settled for six points on his licence and a £750 fine.
Magistrates in Suffolk bought his story that without his favoured mode of transport the chances of securing further employment would be badly affected.