Mackie Blow

Last updated : 19 July 2006 By Martin Scott
O's skipper John Mackie has been given a four match ban and a £500 fine following his guilty admission to two breaches of FA rules following the game against Oxford.

Mackie was charged with using abusive and insulting behaviour and improper conduct during a post match drugs test.

Both Leyton Orient FC and the player have stated that Mackie was not guilty of any drugs offence and the test results prove this. Both parties are considering an appeal against the sentence.