Sam Barlow banned for 4 years by UKAD www.ukad.org.uk

Sam Barlow banned for 4 years by UKAD www.ukad.org.uk

Bye.

So he wasn't actually found to be doping? This is similar to Rio Ferdinand a couple of years ago, were he was banned but wasn't found to be doping.

Seems a bit of a harsh penalty considering he hasn't tested positive for anything. It sounds to me like they're just doing it to prove a point, rather than being logical about it.

If this was Sam Tomkins or Sam Burgess, the penalty wouldn't be as harsh I bet.

Was Ferdinand charged with and found guilty of common assault

Ferdinand was banned, but never proven guilty.

Ar well, there's plenty more fish in the sea.

Well I for one am thankful to Sam. He worked hard for the team whilst he was here, coupled with some excellent performances. He was never an angel on the pitch (or seemingly off it).... But played with a lot of passion for Leigh.
I wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

Hope you don't mind me putting my three pence worth in but, I feel very sad for Sam, he is a great bloke and none of this changes my opinion of him.
Always willing to pass the time of day.

Sad but not overly surprised when I heard the news. Despite all Barlow's protestations of innocence, I doubt he will be either. The evasion damned him on the doping front and the assault, no matter how trifling, compounded it. Referees are protected on the field of play by the threat of lengthy bans if they are man-handled. They have thousands of witnesses to dissuade the assailant from going too far. Inspectors attending players homes are not afforded that luxury and that is why the book has been thrown.

Sad but true.

LCRLFC can now move on.

As he should have been advised to do a long time ago. Had he consulted any barista, he'd have been told to come clean, wear sackcloth and ashes and minimise both the ban and the expense as he was definitely f-UKAD.

Did his barrister advise that? Genuine question.

I do feel for Sam, and i have read his tweet on this matter, his situation does remind me of Renis documented misdemeanors . I hope Sam is only guilty of over reacting to a person acting strange at Sams property .

Not Sam's biggest fan but I do feel sorry for him. I hope certain people at Leigh now do the right thing by him in return for his silence.

Not heard much from you for a bit, Matey. Are you soliciting a fee for YOUR continued silence?

Ps: Charlie says "Don't play with matches, BFG." - and Charlie knows.

What do we have to do for you in return for your silence GFB?