Naughty Fylde

[murtonquaker]

http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport ... -1-8627142

AFC Fylde are anxiously awaiting the outcome of an FA investigation into match betting involving seven players. AFC Fylde are anxiously awaiting the outcome of an FA investigation into match betting involving seven players. Although there is no suggestion of the players having bet on the outcome of Fylde fixtures, the FA has strict rules in place to prevent players from betting on any matches. The identities of the players have not been revealed and it is unclear when the alleged incidents occurred.

However, club owner and chairman Dave Haythornthwaite confirmed that the FA’s questioning of the players concerned was now complete. He told the Non-League Paper: “The last player was interviewed by the FA on Friday. We now await the outcome of their findings.”

The clubs has today issued a statement, which reads: “AFC Fylde are aware of FA investigations into allegations that some of their current and former players may have placed bets on football matches and are co-operating with these enquiries. “The club will not be making any further comment on this matter.” The governing body is determined to crack down on player betting and in May made a high-profile example of Joey Barton by serving the former Burnley and Manchester City midfielder with an 18-month ban and £30,000 fine for placing 1,260 bets on matches. With the prospect of disciplinary action against Fylde players, the investigation disrupts the National North champions’ preparations for their first season in non-league football’s elite league. It’s a blow to long-serving manager Dave Challinor, who signed a two-year contract extension on Friday. The National League fixtures are due to be released on Wednesday.

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[Darlo_CR]

Lets hope Collins isn't involved.

[bga]

Lets hope Collins isn't involved.

"Allegations that some of their current and former players may......." Hope this isn't going to turn nasty!

[murtonquaker]

After the Joey Barton incident...I am assuming the FA will make examples of those caught in breach of the betting rules...

As has already been said I hope Collins in not involved and stayed well away fron it

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[LoidLucan]

Just to round this off:

Five past and present AFC Fylde players - David Morgan, Matty Hughes, Caspar Hughes, Brendon Daniels and Richard Baker - have been charged with misconduct by the FA relating to allegations of breaching strict betting rules.

Morgan is charged after 163 bets were allegedly placed by him in a period between 2014 and April of this year. Matty Hughes is accused of placing nine bets in 2015, while Caspar Hughes is said to have placed 18 wagers in 2016 and 2017.

In another development Matty and Caspar Hughes are not being offered new deals by the Coasters. Daniels is alleged to have placed 90 bets in 2016 and 2017.

The allegation against former player Baker is that he breached the rules in 2016, placing seven wagers. The whole affair leaves a cloud of uncertainty hanging over AFC Fylde as they stand on the brink of the biggest season in their history.

The FA announcement came on the eve of the club's historic first venture in the top tier of non-league football at home to Boreham Wood on Saturday.

A club statement emanating from the Mill Farm club said: "Following the conclusion of an FA investigation into alleged betting on football matches by several current and former players, AFC Fylde can confirm that five individuals have been charged with misconduct. "None of the five are charged with placing bets on AFC Fylde matches.

"As a result, internal disciplinary procedures have commenced."

The statement continued: "We can confirm that Caspar Hughes and Matty Hughes, who have been training with the club, will not be offered new deals. "The club would like to place on record its thanks for their contributions to its success over recent years and wishes them well in their future careers."

Club chairman David Haythornthwaite could not be contacted for further comment on the FA action as he was said to be away on holiday. The sanctions open to the FA include fines and suspensions. AFC Fylde's ambition is to become a Football League club by 2022. The five players concerned have until August 8 to respond to the FA charge.

[shawry]

So a seasons ban for them all would probably be in line with joey Bartons' ban?

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[LoidLucan]

Last year ashton united's martin pilkington got a four year ban with 12 months of it suspended.