Bowyer in the dock

Lee Bowyer is facing a driving ban after being recorded doing about 110mph in his Porsche 911 on a stretch of the A1 near his Northumberland home. The Newcastle midfielder was identified by a mobile police patrol near Felton in July, Bedlington magistrates were told.

Bowyer admitted speeding by letter, but magistrates adjourned the case until 7 October and ordered the 28-year old to appear in person.

The Charlton relevance of a speeding conviction for a Newcastle player is that rumours persist that Bowyer could still be a Charlton target in the January transfer window. The club were certainly interested in the summer as it was felt that Boywer would give the midfield an additional 'edge'.

Whether there is any truth or not in these rumours, the possible return of the prodigal son always provokes controversy among the Addickted both about what he could add in footballing terms and whether his off the pitch behaviour is relevant.