JORDAN RECEIVES A TWO-YEAR BAN AFTER FAILED TEST

of Strict Liability — they are solely responsible for any banned substance that is found in their system, regardless of how it got there or whether there was an intention to cheat or not. ‘The principle of Strict Liability can be challenging for athletes. ‘They have to ensure that they understand the anti-doping rules and that their family, friends, coaches and athlete support personnel understand them, too. They need to be aware of the risks their career faces if they test positive, and ensure they manage that risk at all times.’ Thistle also stood by the decision to terminate the former Rangers and Dunfermline player’s contract following an internal investigation. Yesterday, a club spokesperson said: ‘We are obviously aware of the UKAD ruling which was made public this morning regarding our former player, Jordan McMillan. ‘As a club, we believe that we handled the situation in a fair and thoroughly professional manner and stand by the action taken at the time.’ Attempting to defend his actions, McMillan (left) claims the traces of cocaine were placed in an alcoholic drink by a friend of his brother-in-law as they watched a Rangers match on television. ‘My plan had been to watch the Rangers game with friends in my local pub,’ he said. ‘It was quiet so when my brother-in-law called to invite me over for a catch-up at his place, I headed over. ‘There was another guy there and we watched the game. I had no idea he was a drug taker. ‘During the game I had a couple of drinks, which were prepared by him. I left when the game finished and went back to my local. I quickly began to feel strange and unwell.’