West Ham midfielder Robert Snodgrass has been slapped with a one-game ban by the FA after being found guilt of misconduct by an Independent Regulatory Comission.
It was alleged that Snodgrass had used absusive language towards a UK Anti-Doping official at West Ham's training ground on February 6 when officials came to do some random tests.
Snodgrass was not on the list of players that was due to be tested by UKAD but landed himself in hot water after some supposed remarks made towards those conducting them.
Football.London understood at the time that Snodgrass's apparent comments were of a jokey nature and not to be taken seriously though seemingly, they were.
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The Hammers midfielder has now been hit with a one match ban and fined £30,000 - which is nearly a weeks wages for the Scotsman - though the suspension is not active yet as the midfielder has the right to appeal.
A statement from the FA on Tuesday said: "A misconduct charge against Robert Snodgrass has been found proven by an Independent Regulatory Commission.
"It was alleged that his language and/or behaviour towards UK Anti-Doping officials, who were visiting West Ham United's training ground on 06 February 2019, was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
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"The player has been given a one-match suspension, which is not currently active whilst he considers his right of appeal, and fined £30,000."
Football.London understands that Snodgrass and the club have yet to decide whether to appeal the decision.
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