' PLAYER BET AGAINST ANOTHER CLUB TO LOSE '
Tue Sep 20, 2016 8:29 am
Rangers star Joey Barton faces SFA ban after being accused of betting on Celtic game.
Barton is already banned for three weeks by the club and is now being investigated by the Gambling Commission for betting on Celtic's loss to Barcelona.
Joey Barton was suspended by Rangers after a bust-up with boss Mark Warburton.
Tuesday 20th September 2016
BY KEITH JACKSON
THE midfielder has been suspended by his club for a training-ground bust-up and he is now in more hot water after allegedly breaking strict betting rules.
JOEY Barton could face another suspension after it emerged he is under investigation for betting on a Celtic match.
The controversial Rangers star was barred from the club’s training ground for three weeks yesterday after an explosive row with manager Mark Warburton in the wake of last weekend’s defeat to their Old Firm rivals.
And he is now being probed by the Gambling Commission for betting on Celtic to suffer a heavy defeat to Barcelona in the Parkhead outfit’s following match.
Brendan Rodgers’ team were hammered 7-0 by the Spanish superstars in the Champions League clash.
The decision to ban Barton until the first week in October has left the 34-year-old Scouser’s future hanging by a thread.
And even if he is able to beat the odds and talk his way back into Warburton’s good books, he could be hit with a suspension by the SFA, who have a zero tolerance policy on betting on football matches.
The Record understand a red flag was raised by bookmakers last week after a bet was placed on Celtic to suffer a heavy defeat in the Nou Camp.
It’s alleged the wager – for Celtic to lose by at least three goals – was placed on Barton’s personal account with bookies Betfair.
The SFA were immediately informed of suspicions and contacted the Gambling Commission, asking them to
investigate the matter.
It’s understood Rangers and the player have also been notified that the probe has been launched. The Gambling Commission will present their findings to the SFA before the matter is handed over to
compliance officer Tony McGlennan, who will decide what action, if any, should be taken against Barton.
Any potential punishment is likely to be limited to a suspension of one or two matches, as there is no suggestion that Barton was involved in match fixing or attempting to influence results.
In September 2013, former Rangers player Ian Black had to sit out three games after admitting to gambling on 160 matches over a seven-year period – including betting against his own team in three games.
Black was also fined £7,500 and had a further seven-match ban suspended.
Later that season, Ayr United striker Michael Moffat was given a six-game ban after being found guilty of placing seven bets on six matches involving his own team.
Moffat also admitted to betting on an additional 150 matches involving other teams.
His ban was later dropped to four games – with two more suspended – after an appeal. Last May, Partick Thistle striker Steven Lawless received a six-game ban after being accused of betting on more than 500 games during a three-year period.
Four of those matches were suspended which meant Lawless sat out just two games.
Another former Rangers player, goalkeeper Steve Simonsen, served a one-game ban for betting on 50 games over a period of 12 months.
Compliance officer McGlennan appealed against that decision, describing it at the time as “unduly lenient” but this was rejected by a tribunal.
It is unclear whether Barton is suspected of making any additional wagers since signing for Rangers on a free transfer in the summer.
The investigation is expected to last several weeks.
Barton is already banned for three weeks by the club and is now being investigated by the Gambling Commission for betting on Celtic's loss to Barcelona.
Joey Barton was suspended by Rangers after a bust-up with boss Mark Warburton.
Tuesday 20th September 2016
BY KEITH JACKSON
THE midfielder has been suspended by his club for a training-ground bust-up and he is now in more hot water after allegedly breaking strict betting rules.
JOEY Barton could face another suspension after it emerged he is under investigation for betting on a Celtic match.
The controversial Rangers star was barred from the club’s training ground for three weeks yesterday after an explosive row with manager Mark Warburton in the wake of last weekend’s defeat to their Old Firm rivals.
And he is now being probed by the Gambling Commission for betting on Celtic to suffer a heavy defeat to Barcelona in the Parkhead outfit’s following match.
Brendan Rodgers’ team were hammered 7-0 by the Spanish superstars in the Champions League clash.
The decision to ban Barton until the first week in October has left the 34-year-old Scouser’s future hanging by a thread.
And even if he is able to beat the odds and talk his way back into Warburton’s good books, he could be hit with a suspension by the SFA, who have a zero tolerance policy on betting on football matches.
The Record understand a red flag was raised by bookmakers last week after a bet was placed on Celtic to suffer a heavy defeat in the Nou Camp.
It’s alleged the wager – for Celtic to lose by at least three goals – was placed on Barton’s personal account with bookies Betfair.
The SFA were immediately informed of suspicions and contacted the Gambling Commission, asking them to
investigate the matter.
It’s understood Rangers and the player have also been notified that the probe has been launched. The Gambling Commission will present their findings to the SFA before the matter is handed over to
compliance officer Tony McGlennan, who will decide what action, if any, should be taken against Barton.
Any potential punishment is likely to be limited to a suspension of one or two matches, as there is no suggestion that Barton was involved in match fixing or attempting to influence results.
In September 2013, former Rangers player Ian Black had to sit out three games after admitting to gambling on 160 matches over a seven-year period – including betting against his own team in three games.
Black was also fined £7,500 and had a further seven-match ban suspended.
Later that season, Ayr United striker Michael Moffat was given a six-game ban after being found guilty of placing seven bets on six matches involving his own team.
Moffat also admitted to betting on an additional 150 matches involving other teams.
His ban was later dropped to four games – with two more suspended – after an appeal. Last May, Partick Thistle striker Steven Lawless received a six-game ban after being accused of betting on more than 500 games during a three-year period.
Four of those matches were suspended which meant Lawless sat out just two games.
Another former Rangers player, goalkeeper Steve Simonsen, served a one-game ban for betting on 50 games over a period of 12 months.
Compliance officer McGlennan appealed against that decision, describing it at the time as “unduly lenient” but this was rejected by a tribunal.
It is unclear whether Barton is suspected of making any additional wagers since signing for Rangers on a free transfer in the summer.
The investigation is expected to last several weeks.
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' PLAYER BET AGAINST ANOTHER CLUB TO LOSE '
Tue Sep 20, 2016 8:46 am
I'm confused isn't that just what fat cat footballers do? I know they aren't supposed to bet on their own teams but didn't know that stretched to any game??
' PLAYER BET AGAINST ANOTHER CLUB TO LOSE ':
Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:17 am
Even if you play in the welsh league you cannot legally place any bets on the sport
Re: '' PLAYER BET AGAINST ANOTHER CLUB TO LOSE '
Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:27 am
isn't the headline wrong annis he bet against celtic not rangers ?
Re: '' PLAYER BET AGAINST ANOTHER CLUB TO LOSE '
Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:42 am
wez1927 wrote:isn't the headline wrong annis he bet against celtic not rangers ?
Oops my fault Wez
Re: ' PLAYER BET AGAINST ANOTHER CLUB TO LOSE '
Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:46 am
I didn't know that!
So no MLS no La Liga etc
That's incredible how do they police that!!
So no MLS no La Liga etc
That's incredible how do they police that!!
Re: ' PLAYER BET AGAINST ANOTHER CLUB TO LOSE '
Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:58 am
By all accounts Barton will NEVER play for Rangers again, the guy has completely messed up a great opportunity of doing well with them.
Footballers cannot bet and if they're caught, heavy punishment and fines, a lot of them use friends and family to put bets on.
Footballers cannot bet and if they're caught, heavy punishment and fines, a lot of them use friends and family to put bets on.
Re: ' PLAYER BET AGAINST ANOTHER CLUB TO LOSE '
Tue Sep 20, 2016 11:23 pm
The rule which i was told a few seasons ago was - a footballer was not allowed to bet in a match in his division.
They could bet in matches which do not involve teams in their league ( teams in cup games may be different )
Scotland may have different rules with a NO BET POLICY ???
Having said that - I HAVE NEVER BEEN TOLD NOT TO TAKE A BET OFF A FOOTBALLER ( But i know the above rules )
Also never taken a bet off a footballer beating against his own team in 30 years in the game.
They could bet in matches which do not involve teams in their league ( teams in cup games may be different )
Scotland may have different rules with a NO BET POLICY ???
Having said that - I HAVE NEVER BEEN TOLD NOT TO TAKE A BET OFF A FOOTBALLER ( But i know the above rules )
Also never taken a bet off a footballer beating against his own team in 30 years in the game.