Going by what the offence says in the rules, it appears that he's been betting on Premier League games, possibly including those that he's been involved in. He may have actually been backing his own side to win and it would still be against the rules. Hopefully it's nothing more sinister, but he's very silly at best and in real **** at worst.
Yeah, QPR are dreadful! The rules are quite wide ranging but what punishment he gets depends on what he was gambling on, and how often. If it's lower league stuff or things he wasn't involved in, then it's probably a fine/warning/suspended penalty. If it's competitions he was involved in or he used inside information (injuries) then he can get stiffer penalties. And matches involving Spurs/QPR means big trouble indeed.
I don't know what he's being accused of doing. If its proved that he's been betting on QPR to lose games I wonder what the consequences will be?
To be fair, he was about the only one on that team trying to stop them from losing, so he'd be pretty silly to have put money on it happening! Maybe he bet whatever his win bonus was, so he'd be up either way?
He's been on loan at nine different clubs (quiz question- can you name them?) so with that inside knowledge he'd make a great tipster. I hope for his sake it's nothing more sinister that a few inconsequential bets.
He was at the right place. 'Arry could recommend a decent lawyer. However, if he was betting on QPR avoiding relegation, he might end up getting certified.
If he's found guilty it will be interesting to see what the punishment will be. Earlier this week a jockey was found guilty of a similar offence (Eddie Ahern) and has been handed down a ten year ban. Let's see how tough the FA are in comparison.
Whatever it is, its bad enough to say he's been a bit of an idiot, puts himself on the backpages for the right reasons raising his profile, then does this. Timing wise (not that there's ever good timing!) it couldn't be worse!
That could make a huge difference. Not so long ago it was life-long bans for stuff like that. What an idiot he is though. As if being a footballer leaves you a bit short of cash. And then to gamble on FOOTBALL... I wonder how clear it is made to players at a young age how serious this is. Cos I could imagine a young player thinking "well - break someone's leg and it's a three-game ban so having a little flutter on my team to win can't hurt..." Basically it's easy to imagine a youngster not understanding how hugely serious the offence is. Would not have been surprised to see a years-long ban if he'd bet on QPR games. Though the possibility of him betting on Spurs games is still open...
I was astonished to find he's played for 10 clubs at his age - there are many players that finish their career having played for fewer! According to BBC Tottenham: 18 appearances, three goals Yeovil: 10 appearances, one goal Leyton Orient: 26 appearances, two goals MK Dons: nine appearances, two goals Ipswich: 16 appearances, one goal Watford: three appearances, no goals Millwall: 11 appearances, two goals Leeds: seven appearances, one goal Birmingham: 16 appearances, no goals QPR: 12 appearances, two goals
What a bloody idiot. So annoying that when he finally looks like he's ready to step up to our first team he goes and jeopardises his whole career on a whim.
Allegedly he was caught taking money from people betting on Spurs finishing 4th this season, a clear irregularity if ever there was one
It amazes me how these footballers get caught. Either his mates are grasses or he is so thick that he bets in person himself, either in a shop or online. I don't think guilty or innocent is in question here. He has obviously done it or he wouldn't have been caught and the press wouldn't be reporting it.
I heard he had a couple of grand on you writing something funny/interesting this season Piskie. Poor misguided soul.
