Post by Cantankerous Gas on Aug 1, 2014 10:17:57 GMT
I've noticed on twitter quite a few lower league footballers like to have a dabble. Who'll be first to get caught out?
www.westerngazette.co.uk/Football-betting-Local-footballers-including/story-22050617-detail/story.html#XASj2LlBOZYpvHhj.99
A LARGE number of semi-professional footballers and coaches from South Somerset and West Dorset are now prohibited from betting on the sport following rules introduced today by the Football Association.
Players from the top eight tiers of the English game are banned from placing wagers on any worldwide footballer activity thanks to legislation that came into force today.
Although the likes of Toolstation Western League teams Gillingham Town, Sherborne Town, Chard Town and Wincanton Town do not fall within the restrictions, Calor Southern League outfits including Frome Town do.
Club employees and match officials are also restricted by the new rules, which prevent gambling on any football-related matters including results, goal-scorers, in-game play, player transfers, manager changes or promotions and relegations.
The rules apply to bets made in person, online, on the telephone or with friends. Participants are also not allowed to instruct any third party to place any bet on their behalf. The FA will visit all clubs during pre-season to talk to players and staff about the new rules.
Players from the top eight tiers of the English game are banned from placing wagers on any worldwide footballer activity thanks to legislation that came into force today.
Although the likes of Toolstation Western League teams Gillingham Town, Sherborne Town, Chard Town and Wincanton Town do not fall within the restrictions, Calor Southern League outfits including Frome Town do.
Club employees and match officials are also restricted by the new rules, which prevent gambling on any football-related matters including results, goal-scorers, in-game play, player transfers, manager changes or promotions and relegations.
The rules apply to bets made in person, online, on the telephone or with friends. Participants are also not allowed to instruct any third party to place any bet on their behalf. The FA will visit all clubs during pre-season to talk to players and staff about the new rules.
www.westerngazette.co.uk/Football-betting-Local-footballers-including/story-22050617-detail/story.html#XASj2LlBOZYpvHhj.99
