Mark Bosnich, sacked by Chelsea for testing positive for cocaine and suspended from football worldwide by the Football Association, faces a wait of weeks or even months before discovering if he has a future in the sport.

Mark Bosnich’s career was still on hold today after both the Football League appeals committee and the Football Association confirmed they have yet to set dates for hearings relating to his positive drug test for cocaine.

Olivier Bernard has staged a remarkable about-turn to sign a new three-year contract at Newcastle.