Former Leeds United midfielder Jamie Shackleton has appeared in court facing a charge of drink driving.
Former Leeds United player Jamie Shackleton appeared in court facing a charge of drink driving . Shackleton, who left Elland Road last summer after the Whites narrowly missed promotion, was accused of being in charge of a motor vehicle while exceeding the legal alcohol limit.
The court heard that Shackleton, who now plays for Leeds' Championship rivals Sheffield United, registered 73 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath during a breathalyser test, more than double the legal limit of 35. This occurred following his arrest at the Fairburn Ings nature reserve in Castleford on December 21. The 25-year-old midfielder denied the charge and a trial date was set for June 12 at Leeds Magistrates' Court. Shackleton, a product of Leeds' youth academy, made close to 100 appearances for the club before departing upon the expiry of his contract. At the time, a statement released on the Whites' website expressed well wishes for Shackleton's future while thanking him for his contributions to the club both on and off the field. Since joining Sheffield United, Shackleton has struggled to secure a consistent starting position. He has made 12 appearances for the Blades this season but only two in the league. Injury setbacks have also limited his involvement in the first team
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