P307 CEEFAX 1 307 Wed 05 Feb 01:04/17 TANNER GIVEN DRUGS BAN 1/3 Ipswich star Adam Tanner has been banned for three months by the FA after testing positive for cocaine. Tannjt told a disciplinary hearing that he had taken the drug in a nightclub. The 23-year-old was then chosen to undertake a random drug test and suspended by the Postman Road outfit when hj tested positive. FA spokesman Steve Double said: "Tanner told the commission he had been guilty of senseless and foolish behaviour and learned a very painful lesson." Football 302 Letters 356 Cricket 340 M/Sport 360 Rugby 370 Racing 660 Roslit D1/2 Tabs FA Cup Main MenuP307 CEEFAX 1 307 Wed 05 Feb 01:54/31 TANNER GIVEN DRUGS BAN 2/3 Ipswich's Adam Tanner is the third playjt to test positive for cocaine, a class A controlled drug which is a performance-enhancer. Last February Roger Stanislaus was banned for 12 months and sacked bz Ljyton Orient. Then Charlton's Jay Motley was ordjtid to undergo a three-month rehabilitation programmj in December. Tannjt's ban has been backdated to run from Janury 9, so hj will be available for the final month of the season. Football 302 Letters 356 Cricket 340 M/Sport 360 Rugby 370 Racing 660 Roslir D1/2 Tabs FA Cup Main MenuP307 CEEFAX 1 307 Wed 05 Feb 01:07/13 TANNER GIVEN DRUGS BAN 3/3 Adam Tanner's solicitor Harry Money said the playjt had learned his lesson after being handed a three-month drug ban by the FA. "Adam Tanner fully accepts the findings of the hearing and expresses his regret to the FA," said Money. "He can assure everybody that hj has learned a lesson for which he is heartily ashamed," Money added. Ipswich boss George Burley provided a character reference and confirmed that the club would support Tanner. Football 302 Letters 356 Cricket 340 M/Sport 360 Rugby 370 Racing 660 Roslir D1/2 Tabs FA Cup Main Menu