Former Arsenal star Jermaine Pennant in court after car insurance blunder

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Former Arsenal and Liverpool player Jermaine Pennant has appeared before a court after driving without insurance. The 43-year-old said that he made the trip to pick up his partner, who had broken her foot. He has avoided a driving ban and instead was given a six-month conditional discharge after a judge ruled that he had special reasons as to why he should not be disqualified. The 43-year-old was pulled over by the police on 2 September 2025.