Facts
The Football Association (FA) charges Patrick Kenny (Player) for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. A sample for doping control, taken on 11 May 2009, tested positive on the substance ephedrine which is a specified substance on the doping list.
History
The player used medication "Do Do Chestese" for chesty cough the night before the game, this medicine contains the ephedrine. The player was aware of the doping rules but didn't pay much attention to it.
Decision
1. The player committed a doping offence, namely the presence in his urine sample of ephedrine at a concentration of greater than 10ug/mL Thereby he is guilty of misconduct.
2. That Mr Kenny's use of ephedrine was not intended to enhance sporting performance,
3. The appropriate penalty imposed for this doping offence is a period of suspension from ail football and football activities for a period of nine months.
4. The suspension is to be effective (i.e. commence) from the date the FA suspended the player, namely 22nd July 2009,
5. Mr Kenny will be subject to 'target testing' for a period of two years with immediate effect.
Costs
The hearing fee is to be retained by the FA and the player is ordered to pay costs of the hearing.
