Mutu Learns Fate

Last updated : 04 November 2004 By Rich Godden
A statement on the FA website read: "Following a Disciplinary Commission at Soho Square today, Adrian Mutu has been suspended for seven months, subject to the player successfully completing a programme of education and rehabilitation.

"He was also fined £20,000 and will be subject to target testing throughout the period of the suspension. This follows Mutu's failing a doping control test after using a prohibited substance.

"However, the commission did take into account the mitigation put forward by the player. His suspension includes the period already served under an interim suspension order, beginning on October 25, and will run until May 18, 2005.''

So, in short, Mutu will miss the rest of the season! My guess is that he will be very happy with that, considering the pressure the FA were under to give him the maximum two year suspension...