Bradford City fan banned after taking cocaine to match

Aidan Lee, 25, of High House Avenue, Bradford, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled drug of Class A at Nottingham Magistrates' Court last Friday.

He was sentenced the same day.

Lee was caught with a quantity of a Class A drug at Notts County's Meadow Lane on November 18 last year, before the home side's fixture with Bradford City, a match in which the Bantams lost 4-2.

A spokesperson for Bradford City confirmed today that Lee was part of the travelling supporters.

Nottinghamshire Police said on February 18 that Lee was caught outside the stadium with cocaine as he tried to get in for the game, which had an attendance of just under 12,000 people.

Notts County's Sam Austin (right) and Bradford City's Jamie Walker battle for the ball during the Sky Bet League Two match at Meadow Lane last November (Image: PA)

A spokesperson for the force added: "The supporter came to the attention of a drugs dog as he approached the turnstiles at Notts County’s Meadow Lane stadium ahead of the club’s fixture with Bradford City on 18 November last year.

"Four bags of white powder were discovered during a search and sent off for forensic testing.

"The tests have since confirmed the substance was cocaine."

Sergeant Simon Lacey, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “As a force we take a zero-tolerance approach towards illegal substance abuse, including at football stadiums or any other sporting venue.

“We are committed to doing all we can to ensure football matches are inclusive and safe places for all supporters.

“We will therefore continue to work closely with local football clubs to clamp down on those who seek to bring or use any illegal substances into their stadiums.”

Lee was handed a three-year Football Banning Order (FBO) in court last Friday for the offence.

Court records showed the 25-year-old was required to report to Trafalgar House Police Station, within five days of the FBO being made.

FBOs ban someone from attending all regulated matches involving English and Welsh clubs from the Premier League to the National League.

It also includes the Cymru Premier, Women's Super League, FA Women's Championship, matches involving the national teams of England and Wales, and some associated age group matches - under 18 and above.

The minimum term for a FBO is three years and some can require an individual to surrender their passport to police before overseas matches and tournaments are scheduled, such as when England are playing abroad.

Lee was also ordered to pay £680 in total to the courts.

This included a £425 fine, a surcharge of £85 to fund victim services, and £170 in costs.

Bradford City did not wish to comment on the matter.