Bednář was suspended by West Bromwich Albion in May 2009 over allegations that he had purchased drugs. The following month he was cautioned by West Midlands Police regarding the incident, for possessing small amounts of class A drugs (principally cocaine) as well as cannabis, a class B drug. The Football Association granted permission for Bednář to resume playing, following his suspension, and to report back for training on 17 August 2009. He returned to the side on 26 August in a League Cup tie at Rotherham United, and three days later he scored both of West Brom's goals in a 2–2 draw away to Sheffield United. On 17 October 2009, Bednář suffered a back injury (a trapped nerve) in the early stages of Albion's game against Reading. He returned to training after just over a week, and was an unused substitute in the 5–0 victory over Watford on 31 October. On 24 November 2010, Bednář joined Leicester City on loan until January 2011, making his debut in a 1–0 win over Nottingham Forest on 29 November.