- Jan 22, 2019
- 501
- 1,610
From the FA statement, here are the rules he broke:
Rule E8(1)(a): a participant shall not bet, either directly or indirectly, or instruct, permit, cause or enable any person to bet on – (i) the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of, or occurrence in or in connection with, a football match or competition; or (ii) any other matter concerning or related to football anywhere in the world, including, for example and without limitation, the transfer of players, employment of managers, team selection or disciplinary matters
Rule E8(1)(b): where a participant provides to any other person any information relating to football which the participant has obtained by virtue of his or her position within the game and which is not publicly available at that time, the participant shall be in breach of this Rule where any of that information is used by that other person for, or in relation to, betting
So it seems simply him telling a friend or partner that he's likely to make a transfer is enough for him to be charged if they place a bet on it.
Seems a harsh rule, would love to hear the outcome and thought process behind it.
Oh i agree its ridiculously harsh especially as there are so many moving parts and people that would know of his pending transfer. Anyone connected at his agency or even his estate agent would have an idea hes defo off etc. However if its true he told a whatsapp group then hes an idiot. However whoever shopped him is even more of a twat.