FA verdict on Peterborough United striker has been delayed 24 hours

Peterborough United will now not know whether or not striker Jonson Clarke-Harris has been banned because of alleged historical abusive tweets until tomorrow afternoon (September 23) - just 30 hours before Posh are due to kick off at Coventry City in the Championship.
Jonson Clarke-Harris celebrates his goal against Birmingham City last weekend. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.Jonson Clarke-Harris celebrates his goal against Birmingham City last weekend. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.
Jonson Clarke-Harris celebrates his goal against Birmingham City last weekend. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.

The Football Association have moved the disciplinary hearing back 24 hours to noon tomorrow with a verdict expected at 1.30pm. Posh kick off at the Ricoh Arena at 7.45pm on Friday.

Posh fear a ban and have been preparing for the Coventry game as though Clarke-Harris will miss the fixture against his old club. The player was originally charged in the middle of August - five weeks ago.

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“If Jonson is available, it won’t be difficult for us to adjust as he knows his role so well,” Posh boss Darren Ferguson said.

Sammie Szmodics is expected to replace Clarke-Harris if necessary, but Ferguson could have to tinker with the team’s style of play.