Bosnich to appeal FA ban

GOALKEEPER Mark Bosnich has pledged to appeal against being found guilty of a positive drugs test for cocaine – even though he could be back playing again by the end of September.

An FA commission ruled that Bosnich, who claimed his drink had been spiked with the drug on a night out, was guilty of charges of improper conduct and breaching their doping control regulations.

However, his nine-month ban backdated to start from December 23, 2002 when a temporary worldwide restriction was first enforced is still well short of the recommended two-year suspension under a new worldwide code against drugs.