Non-League Paper

PHENIX BAN IS JUST TOO HARSH

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
2 June 2019

BERNARD MORLEY has questioned the “ruthless” four-year ban handed to former Salford star Michael Phenix. Phenix, who spent two seasons under Morley when the now Chester boss was in the dugout at Salford, tested positive for cocaine and a banned steroid in September.
Now the FA and UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) have meted out a punishment that effectively ends the 30-year-old’s career. “I’m devastated for Michael,” said Morley, who had planned on signing Phenix for Chester prior to the drugs rap. “Is he guilty? Yes. He knew it was illegal, he took a risk and...

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