dylanisabaddog 4,973 Posted March 28 Another 50 charges over a 3 month period. https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/26977921/sandro-tonali-charged-newcastle-fa/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,790 Posted March 28 What is it with footballers and gambling? We even have one of our players being banned from horse betting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,780 Posted March 28 18 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: What is it with footballers and gambling? We even have one of our players being banned from horse betting. Too much money, too much free time. I do find it distasteful that instead of helping them, especially working in an industry rife with association and advertisements for gambling they just ban them. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raunds canary 218 Posted March 28 So easy nowadays to get addicted sadly. Back in the day you had to physically go into a ladbrokes. Now there are thousands of bookies at your fingertips all offering free bets when you sign up. Talk sport have more gambling adverts than ever. I'd imagine the true level of the amount of addicts is kept well and truly brushed under the carpet. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,299 Posted March 28 23 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: We even have one of our players being banned from horse betting. He can bet, he's just banned from attending race meetings I thought? As for why, betting is intwined across sport and the more expendable cash you have the more likely you'll have a flutter perhaps? Few of my mates who rarely go out anymore just sit at home all night playing poker, and their other half is on the bingo, and kids are left to do as they please - just glad I've never been sucked in by it as it's a horrible addiction. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,276 Posted March 28 People have been betting and wagering for centuries. It's in our blood. Betting on a potentially fixed outcome is a bit more serious though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 274 Posted March 28 He clearly needs help and frankly can afford to get the best around. It's clearly in newcastles interest to encourage him to and to give him the time needed to the get support he needs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobJames 890 Posted March 28 6 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: What is it with footballers and gambling? We even have one of our players being banned from horse betting. eh ? who ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,973 Posted March 28 14 minutes ago, RobJames said: eh ? who ? Ashley Barnes has been warned off all British racecourses for refusing to cooperate with an enquiry into an allegedly fixed race. I don't know why I bother to say allegedly because even I could clearly see a horse being deliberately held back. Quite how Barnes is alleged to be involved is uncertain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtopia 519 Posted March 29 15 hours ago, Ken Hairy said: Too much money, too much free time. I do find it distasteful that instead of helping them, especially working in an industry rife with association and advertisements for gambling they just ban them. I agree, better to help them, although sadly there does need to be an element of punishment to show people who don’t breathe rules that they aren’t being treated unfair. A reduced punishment with 75% suspended on the basis that they go into a treatment programme would surely help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,973 Posted March 29 35 minutes ago, Newtopia said: I agree, better to help them, although sadly there does need to be an element of punishment to show people who don’t breathe rules that they aren’t being treated unfair. A reduced punishment with 75% suspended on the basis that they go into a treatment programme would surely help. That's an excellent suggestion. I'd even go as far as to say a short ban with the threat of a permanent ban. Obviously players shouldn't be allowed to bet on games involving their own team but It is somewhat two faced to take so much money from betting companies then bans players for betting. Advertising is the big issue and hopefully the next Government will do something about it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,105 Posted March 29 17 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: What is it with footballers and gambling? We even have one of our players being banned from horse betting. Yeah not quite right matey but still a bit fishy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
