folkestoneger 7,972 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 17 minutes ago, BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT said: Nah ,he'll end with with 6 month ban and some professional help for the gambling Which would be the same length of ban as anyone else who never played in a game and bet on their team losing has ever got. Should take the FA to court and force them to justify why his punishment is 3X harsher than anyone else Joke of an organisation Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 His statement sums up this absolute roaster of a man: Quote Second, on the few occasions where I placed a bet on my own team to lose, I was not involved in the match day squad for any of those games. I did not play. I was not even on the bench. I had no more ability to influence the outcome than had I been betting on darts, snooker, or a cricket match in the West Indies. I should add that on some of those occasions, my placing of the bet on my own team to lose was an expression of my anger and frustration at not being picked or being unable to play. I understand people will think that is childish and selfish and I cannot disagree with that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC Eagle 4,888 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Just now, WGOH said: We've all got an opinion on him and he is a wanker, but that is fucking ridiculous 18 months when you consider that he is fucking horrendous at betting It does seem to be influenced by his 'controversial' personality and there is a feeling that this is payback by the FA for previous behaviours. It would be enlightening to know who was on the panel that reached this conclusion and draconian punishment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 13 minutes ago, psb07158 said: His statement sums up this absolute roaster of a man: Before this he actually makes a very good point, in that betting companies and offers etc are everywhere in around football, especially the EPL, and that it's very hypocritical of the FA to have such a harsh stance on gambling. Then he comes out with this nonsense. Joey Barton in a nutshell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis1986 996 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Not that I'm suggesting he comes back but does the ban only apply to England? If not he could move abroad play in china or something? Not sure how it would work with visa in china due to criminal record I know he won't get into America. Think he will work in telly now Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miracle 7,764 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 It did seem harsh to me at first but it's over 1000 offences over a ten year period. He knew the rules and broke them repeatedly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al 55 9,205 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 This will be successfully appealed. Especially since he has evidence of addiction. FA must be seen to be helping in such cases, not ending their careers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 placing a bet on your team to lose is fuckin dire behaviour right enough.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 18,732 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 2 hours ago, miracle said: It did seem harsh to me at first but it's over 1000 offences over a ten year period. He knew the rules and broke them repeatedly. This. And is he claiming that he has a specific addiction to gambling on football? I'd take some convincing that you can claim a medical cause for that. There are loads of other sports he could have indulged his addiction with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineBlue 22,592 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 4 hours ago, BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT said: Bet he'll appeal it Odds on him winning? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoopsLaud 4,184 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Good enough for the wee wank. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10pshortof17pound 2,459 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 1 hour ago, SkylineBlue said: Odds on him winning? 19/5. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 81,469 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Brilliant Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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