Former Premier League footballer Clarke Carlisle has pleaded guilty to a drink-driving offence.
Still bearing the facial scars from a suicide attempt that left him in a coma until mid-January, the 35-year-old spoke clearly as he stood in the dock at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court in north London.
Carlisle, who was smartly dressed in a grey wool suit, admitted failing to provide a sample on 20 December, two days before the attempted suicide.
The former Professional Footballers' Association chairman also pleaded guilty to a charge of driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence on the same date.
Prosecutor Zahid Hussain said police officers spotted a Mercedes travelling in an "erratic" manner.
Deputy District Judge Margaret Dodds told Carlisle he would "inevitably" be disqualified when he is sentenced at the same court on 14 May.
The judge ordered that reports be made after being told about his medical situation.
Carlisle was spotted "swerving" his Mercedes and almost hitting a lorry on Pentonville Road, north London, at around 7am.
The car was seen "swerving in the lane, to the pavement on the nearside, almost mounting the pavement", Mr Hussain told the court, adding that the tyres were "grinding on the curb".
Officers could smell alcohol on Carlisle's breath when they stopped and spoke to him, Mr Hussain said.
Carlisle did not blow long enough into the breathalyser when he was tested, the court heard.
He was taken to Islington police station but did not cooperate and said: "Sergeant, I would like to speak to my counsel first."
The court heard Carlisle had been involved in exess-drinking offences in 1999 and 2011.
Krystelle Wass, defending Carlisle, said: "Two days after the incident Mr Carlisle attempted suicide, which is why matters have taken some time to come to court."
She added there were "ongoing mental health issues".
Carlisle was told by the judge he would get credit for his early guilty plea, but noted he has a "bad record".
He was released on unconditional bail and did not want to make any comment outside of court.
The case had been adjourned after Carlisle jumped into the path of a 12-ton lorry on the A64 near York.
The former Burnley, Blackpool, Leeds United and Watford defender said he felt he "had to die" after losing his job as an ITV pundit, going on a gambling spree and being charged with the drink-driving offence.
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