Kolo Toure gave a slim excuse which carries little bodyweight in the sporting entire world
In sport, each failed medicines check has its official apologist, whether or not it is the Prime Minister of Spain, Jose Luis Zapatero, for the cyclist Alberto Contador, or the equally august Arsene Wenger, the Arsenal supervisor, jumping to the defence of his former player Kolo Toure.

Bluebirds seal Brown deal
Cardiff have confirmed the mortgage signing of Jason Brown from Blackburn on a one-month deal. Brown joined the Bluebirds for teaching on Thursday morning and goes straight into manager Dave Jones` plans for Saturday`s visit of Ipswich.

Bluebirds seal Brown deal
Cardiff have confirmed the mortgage signing of Jason Brown from Blackburn on a a single-month offer. Brown joined the Bluebirds for training on Thursday morning and goes straight into manager Dave Jones` options for Saturday`s visit of Ipswich.