Bolton Wanderers launch investigation after coach bets on team to lose against QPR . 7:09pm Wednesday 29th January 2014 in News The Bolton News: Photograph of the Author By Jeremy Culley, reporter . The Bolton News: BET: Matthew Dewhurst BET: Matthew Dewhurst BOLTON Wanderers have launched an investigation after one of their coaches appeared to breach FA rules and bet on Whites to lose against QPR on Tuesday. According to his Facebook account, Wanderers Academy strength and conditioning coach Matthew Dewhurst won £231.59 after betting £6 on a nine-match accumulator bet, which included Wanderers to lose their match at Loftus Road. The 23-year-oldâs win apparently became known when he posted a status on Facebook. FA rules prohibit all club staff from gambling on any match the club participates in. Wanderers said they were dealing with the matter internally and refused to confirm whether Mr Dewhurst had broken club rules. When asked whether club staff were allowed to bet on football games, the spokesman added: âIt depends at what level the staff are.â There is no suggestion that Mr Dewhurst tried to influence the result of the match and he declined to speak to The Bolton News. Mr Dewhurstâs win was revealed when he posted on Facebook: âDerby County, 0-2 down at home to Yeovil, come back to win 3-2 in the last min to win me £230 for my accumulator!! Buzzing!!â In another post, he revealed the exact amount won and that Derby, QPR, Manchester United, Reading, Real Madrid, Swansea, Wolves, and Chesterfield winning their games, and Norwich and Newcastle drawing were his winning selections. The FAâs latest guide to betting states that their rules apply to players, managers, coaches, club medical staff, other club employees and staff, directors and licensed agents. In its list of rules the guide adds: âYou are not allowed to place any bet on a game involving your club. âYou are not allowed to place any bet on a game in a competition such as cup competitions or the league itself in which your club plays.
