Journo Mark Cummins on twitter:
True alright. Player is blaming an energy drink or cough medicine, something like that. Waiting for B samples to come back. Id assume whoever it is is turfed out if its a genuine case of taking drugs.
Innocent mistake apparently though nothing official coming out. Shows how all players should be more careful considering there is so much stuff on the banned list.
In sports that take it seriously (i.e. definitely not football), he'd probably be looking at a year ban if he could successfully argue it was accidental. I probably do think there should be some leniency if it was an over the counter medicine, at the level the LoI is at though.
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PFAI names grimes
http://www.pfai.ie/news/303-statemen...eda-utd-player
Hilariously they say "As the matter has yet to be determined by the Irish Sports Council, there is little that can be said at this juncture " before going into the exact details of the case
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I know a few lads that have used that stuff. It is a very very extreme energy drink. I know for definite it is banned at all levels of rugby in Ireland but have never actually heard anything about it being banned in football. I have a feeling he isn't the only player using the stuff and that is at all levels in Ireland.
Marcus Horan got in trouble for doping years ago when he used an inhaler for asthma (or something similar) but didn't have it in his list of medicines at the start of the season so was banned for it.
Last edited by Jofspring; 28/06/2012 at 4:06 PM.
The lOI is not really the top level so how much did he enhance his performance by. Still if someone is getting money to perform I would have little time for anyone breaking the rules, for those on expenses only i think a second chance should be given.
I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.
So, going by that statement, he's facing a ban? It's hardly an excuse to say 'I didn't check the ingredients'. Although it might not be too severe a punishment.
Is every club and player given a list of banned substances or is it up to the individual to check it out?
and/or
are the clubs and players educated on it seens as they could face testing through the season?
How does it work?
I suspect its a case of "hands up, you got me Gov" and trying to mitigate the punishment by a "sure, it was all a big mistake" defence
Part time/ full time makes no difference, if you participate in the league you accept the rules.
Usual amateur hour representation by PFAI.
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