Source: Telegraph
David Bentley charged with drinkdriving
And Bentley, whose future at White Hart Lane was already in doubt, can expect the full wrath of manager Harry Redknapp.
Last season Redknapp spoke out strongly against players who drink, following an incident involving defender Ledley King outside a London nightclub. Yesterday Bentley was forced to apologise to supporters, on the club's website, after he hit a lamp-post in the early hours of yesterday.
A police spokeswoman said: "He has been charged with a drink-driving offence and has been released on bail to return to St Albans Magistrates' Court on Aug 28.
Bentley admitted that the incident was a "wake-up call for me both personally and professionally".
In the statement, Bentley added: "I should like to apologise to my club and the supporters for my actions which led to my car accident last night and my subsequent charge.
"It was wholly unacceptable and I fully appreciate that as a professional footballer I have a duty to behave in a reputable and responsible manner. I am thankful that nobody was injured in the accident."
