Bosnich can appeal to the Football League

The Australian goalkeeper told a Premier League tribunal that Chelsea acted improperly in the way in which they dismissed him following his positive drugs test for cocaine in November last year.

Bosnich reportedly claimed he only failed the drugs test because a drink had been spiked without his knowledge.

But the Premier League has ruled in favour of Chelsea, although Bosnich can now appeal to the Football League.

"In the matter of the appeal from Mark Bosnich against the notice to terminate his contract issued by Chelsea FC, the board of the Premier League have found in favour of the club," a Premier League statement said.

"Mark Bosnich has the right to appeal against this decision to the Football League appeals committee within seven days.

"Any appeal must be heard within 14 days of receiving the request."

Bosnich was initially suspended without pay by Chelsea before the club then issued a 14-day notice period for his contract to be terminated.

Chelsea insisted Bosnich had breached the terms of his employment under Premier League rules.

The tribunal panel consisted of Premier League chairman Dave Richards, secretary Mike Foster and solicitor Peter McCormack.

The trio considered their judgment at the weekend before informing both parties on Tuesday.

Bosnich still faces a Football Association disciplinary hearing into his positive drugs test and has vowed to fight to prove his innocence at a personal hearing.