Bosnich waits on unfair dismissal case

Goalkeeper Mark Bosnich must wait until next week before learning whether he has won his case for unfair dismissal against Chelsea.

The Australian, who has been suffering from depression, has told a Premier League tribunal that Chelsea acted improperly in the way in which they dismissed him following his positive drugs test for cocaine in November last year.

Bosnich is reportedly claiming that he only failed the drugs test because a drink had been spiked without his knowledge.

He was initially suspended without pay by Chelsea before the club then issued a 14-day notice period for his contract to be terminated.

Chelsea insist Bosnich had breached the terms of his employment under Premier League rules but they could be liable for at least his back pay – more than £300,000 – if they lose the case.

The hearing began yesterday and concluded today at the Premier League’s London headquarters.

However, the three-man tribunal, consisting of Premier League chairman Dave Richards, secretary Mike Foster and solicitor Peter McCormack, will consider their judgment over the weekend before writing to both parties early next week.

Bosnich still faces a Football Association disciplinary hearing into his positive drugs test and has vowed to fight to prove his innocence at a personal hearing.