Steve Bruce: Jake Livermore needs help

The midfielder tested positive for Cocaine last season - and it was reported yesterday he was dealing with the death of a child at the time.

Published 14th Aug 2015

Hull City manager Steve Bruce says Jake Livermore needs help.

The Tigers midfielder tested positive for cocaine last season - it was reported yesterday that he was struggling with the death of his child at the time.

He's been suspended by the club until an FA invstigation is resolved with a hearing expected to take place at the end of the month.

Bruce says it's important the club support him whatever happens and the club will support Jake Livermore whatever the result of the FA's investigation into his positive drugs test.