9th December 1999
On this day in 1999, Manchester United’s David Beckham faced legal repercussions at the Stockport Magistrates Court. The football star was banned from driving for eight months and fined £800. The incident involved Beckham driving his £150,000 Ferrari at 76mph in a 50mph zone. Despite the ban, Beckham later successfully appealed against it, arguing that he was attempting to evade a paparazzi photographer. However, the conviction and the fine remained in place.
9th December 2000
Exactly one year later, on 9th December 2000, Ledley King made his mark in Premier League history. Playing for Tottenham Hotspur, King scored his first Premier League goal in a match against Bradford City. Remarkably, the goal came just 10 seconds into the match, setting a Premier League record for the fastest goal scored. The match concluded in a 3-3 draw, but King’s rapid goal remains a notable moment in the league’s history.