Players charged in betting sting

AFKABartram

Five players have been charged by the Football Association for breaching betting rules, with some accused of gambling thousands of pounds.

Four players then at Accrington - Jay Harris, David Mannix, Robert Williams and Peter Cavanagh - and Andrew Mangan, who was at Bury, have been charged.

The five have been charged with betting on a victory for Accrington's last game of last season at home to Bury.

All five face serious sanctions including the chance of suspensions.

Both Harris and Cavanagh played in the game which ended 2-0 to Bury.

Some bookmakers stopped taking bets on the League Two match after noticing unusual betting activity.

"All five are alleged to have placed bets on Bury to win this match," said an FA statement.

"Mannix is alleged to have placed stakes to the value of approximately £4,000; Mangan £3,500; Harris £2,000; Williams £1,000; and Cavanagh on a £5 accumulator."

Harris, who now plays for Chester City, has also been charged on betting on a game involving his new club and another two League Two fixtures.

Cavanagh has also been charged with betting on another Accrington Stanley matches in which he played and on a number of other League Two matches.

Under FA rules, players, managers or coaching staff are prohibited from betting on the result or progress of any match or competition in which the participant is participating or has any direct or indirect influence.

All five have until 23 April to respond to the charges.

Another former Accrington player, Leighton McGivern, recently denied an FA charge which was levelled in relation to his alleged failure to provide the FA with information requested during the investigation.

JT

[cite]Posted By: AFKABartram[/cite] approximately £4,000; Mangan £3,500; Harris £2,000; Williams £1,000; and Cavanagh on a £5 accumulator."

Hey big spender.

Covered End

Well you know we've been trying to work out why our results are so bad, when on paper we didn't appear to be a relegation team .......................... :-)

stonemuse

[cite]Posted By: Covered End[/cite]Well you know we've been trying to work out why our results are so bad, when on paper we didn't appear to be a relegation team .......................... :-)

allegedly ;-)

Henry Irving

won't get very good odds betting on Charlton to lose : - )

guinnessaddick

[cite]Posted By: Henry Irving[/cite]won't get very good odds betting on Charlton to lose : - )

No, however you would have made money over the season.

Kap10

The Cavanagh thing does not really seem to be the same league as the others as he bet a £5 on is team to win, sounds a bit like he got caught up in the net when they went fishing for the Stanley guys. Presumably a long ban will be involved here and possibly criminal proceedings.

Chizz

Cheats

Chizz

Andy Mangan is the one who scored against us in the Forest Green match.

Addickted

Fools more likely.

Surely you'd get a mate to lay the bet for you?

Henry Irving

[cite]Posted By: Chizz[/cite]Andy Mangan is the one who scored against us in the Forest Green match.

Obviously a fix.

Parky plays a weakened team, cheat scores, call the police.

Chizz

[cite]Posted By: Henry Irving[/cite]

[cite]Posted By: Chizz[/cite]Andy Mangan is the one who scored against us in the Forest Green match.

Obviously a fix.

Parky plays a weakened team, cheat scores, call the police.

I bet Sheff Utd sue

thai malaysia addick

If young Mangan won enough money from his crooked bets maybe he would like to invest it in a football club in South East London. Did anyone see him talking to Murray after the game?