Peterborough sack defender after he was handed four year doping ban

He was banned for evading a drugs test and taking cocaine

Peterborough United have terminated the contract of Josh Yerworth after he was given a four year ban by the FA for evading a drugs test and taking cocaine. The former Ipswich defender was charged in December and has not played since September. Peterborough have released a statement, in which they clarify that they have been trying to help Yerworth overcome "personal issues" over the past few months, and that they have now terminated his contract after discovering the length of the ban. "Peterborough United Football Club have been working with Josh Yorwerth over the past few months alongside the PFA to try and help him overcome a number of personal issues," the statement reads. “The board of directors have been very supportive of him during this case and a representative of the football club has been in constant dialogue with Josh throughout the whole process. “However, following the two charges made against Josh (one for evading an anti-doping test and the other for taking cocaine) and the four-year ban issued, the football club wishes to confirm that his contract will be terminated. “The football club wishes Josh well with his recovery and for his future and hope he continues to get the support he needs from those in a position to help.” The initial charge against him alleged he had "evaded sample collection or, without compelling justification, refused or failed to submit to sample collection following notification by an anti-doping official."