Match Fixing Allegation

[sligoman]

Breaking news: FAI Disciplinary Control Unit opens investigation into possible attempts to involve a player in match fixing. The FAI was made aware of the allegation by Longford Town FC. The club has suspended 1 player during its own separate internal investigation although this action does not imply that the suspended player is guilty of the allegation. The FAI has shared all information with relevant partners including UEFA, FIFA and An Garda Síochána. The Association will ensure that all necessary measures are taken to uphold the integrity of the sport. Main points to be aware of, nobody has been found guilty, it may be a case if somebody approaching a player and the player reporting it. And of course as of this time no player has been or should be named. Until the internal and FAI investigation has been completed......

[bullit]

Press ReleaseApril 02, 2013 admin
Longford Town FC wish to inform their supporters that the Club is in receipt of information with regard to a Longford Town player's possible involvement in activities which could be construed as conspiring to influence the results of matches. As a result of this information received Longford Town FC is obliged to notify the relevant authorities and conduct an internal investigation into the matter. The internal investigation has commenced. Subsequently one player has been suspended by the Club while the investigation takes place.
The Club are compliant with all rules in this matter and will co-operate fully with any investigations.

http://ltfc.ie/index.php/press-release/

[Longfordian]

We'll have to wait and see exactly what happened and what the player has or hasn't done but at least the club have acted swiftly.

[Town Legend]

Was it on tonight's game or another game they're investigating?

[A face]

Who is involved though? Is it just the player and bets being placed? Of is there a syndicate behind it? Or a newspaper? Whatever .... either way, the player should never be allowed play for an FIFA Affiliated Competition again. Throw the book and make an example.

[De Town]

Who is involved though? Is it just the player and bets being placed? Of is there a syndicate behind it? Or a newspaper? Whatever .... either way, the player should never be allowed play for an FIFA Affiliated Competition again. Throw the book and make an example.

Wow hold on there fella. Let's see if the player in question is actually guilty first before we go and make an example of him.

[NeverFeltBetter]

It is possible the player involved has merely reported someone approaching him (as happened with Liverpool and that Romanian (I think they were anyway) crowd earlier this season) and has been suspended just to ensure a complete absence of shenanigans and disrepute while the investigation is carried out.

[Town Legend]

From what I've read on extratime it's an 'investigation into possible attempts to involve a Longford Town player in match-fixing.' So from that I take it that someone tried to get a Town player to throw a game or whatever and he came forward to let the authorities know about what was attempted. But we'll have to wait and see what happens in the next few days.

[Longfordian]

Was it on tonight's game or another game they're investigating?

Player was suspended before last weekend afaik.

[Ezeikial]

Press Release

April 02, 2013 admin
Longford Town FC wish to inform their supporters that the Club is in receipt of information with regard to a Longford Town player's possible involvement in activities which could be construed as conspiring to influence the results of matches. As a result of this information received Longford Town FC is obliged to notify the relevant authorities and conduct an internal investigation into the matter. The internal investigation has commenced. Subsequently one player has been suspended by the Club while the investigation takes place.
The Club are compliant with all rules in this matter and will co-operate fully with any investigations.


There's me thinking that's what players were supposed to do.....influence the results of their matches.

[sligoman]

Who is involved though? Is it just the player and bets being placed? Of is there a syndicate behind it? Or a newspaper? Whatever .... either way, the player should never be allowed play for an FIFA Affiliated Competition again. Throw the book and make an example.http://ct.fra.bz/ol/fz/sw/i58/5/10/5/frabz-yo-dawg-i-heard-you-like-overreaction-so-im-going-to-overreact-w-4770e9.jpg

[Dodge]

Who is involved though? Is it just the player and bets being placed? Of is there a syndicate behind it? Or a newspaper? Whatever .... either way, the player should never be allowed play for an FIFA Affiliated Competition again. Throw the book and make an example.

Sounds like someone lost a couple of quid on Longford recently

[galwayhoop]

Someone mentioned on another thread that a certain bookmaker wasn't happy with the betting patterns surrounding a recent league cup game. Related???

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

I presume this investigation into the First Division came about when someone looked at the league table and saw Mervue in second

[Macy]

Who is involved though? Is it just the player and bets being placed? Of is there a syndicate behind it? Or a newspaper? Whatever .... either way, the player should never be allowed play for an FIFA Affiliated Competition again. Throw the book and make an example.
Even if it was him that reported the approach? Just jump in two feet first there A face, rather than wait for the facts. I've no idea of the circumstances, but to jump to conclusions before the investigation is complete is ridiculous.

[El-Pietro]

Player was suspended before last weekend afaik.

Not Keith Gillespie then.

[Longfordian]

Not Keith Gillespie then.

Nope. I wouldn't be throwing any names around personally. Dangerous territory legally.

[MariborKev]

I shouldn't have to warn people, but any names, or even strong hints at names, will result in bans

[L.T.F.C.]

Player was suspended before last weekend afaik.
It is clear who it is so.

[A face]

Even if it was him that reported the approach? Just jump in two feet first there A face, rather than wait for the facts. I've no idea of the circumstances, but to jump to conclusions before the investigation is complete is ridiculous.

Not at all .... if the player was approached and he reported this then thats fine. I would throw the book if he is found to be participating in any way with this. Obviously you cant and shouldn't do anything until there is an outcome (if theres a precaution to suspend while its ongoing then fair enough) but if he is any way guilty then yes, definitely, throw the book as hard as you can.

[thomas72]

Mod Note: I don't care if it is a joke or not, throwing out names on this thread is not on.

[Martinho II]

Was it on tonight's game or another game they're investigating?

wonder was it the athlone town LC game a few wks back rem the bookies suspendin was stopped before hand?

[Martinho II]

Player was suspended before last weekend afaik.

I heard he was suspended since last week that is my take on it.

[Mr A]

According to the Indo (http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/fai-prepare-to-start-interviews-as-investigation-launched-at-longford-29173332.html), the information relates to a future game, not any already played.


Furthermore, the FAI were not informed of any irregular betting patterns in games involving Longford, which has been the case in the past where suspicion has surrounded domestic matches.

It is believed that Longford were made aware of allegations which could have affected future games.

[Longfordian]

It was just an insurance policy ffs. Can't get away with anything these days. In all seriousness though hopefully it's a case of the player reporting an approach rather than getting involved himself. I still can't see where the money could be made in fixing First Division games.

[NeverFeltBetter]

Thinking about it, they would probably have said something to the effect of "the player in question reported an incident" if that was the case by now.

[avvenalaf]

It was just an insurance policy ffs. Can't get away with anything these days. In all seriousness though hopefully it's a case of the player reporting an approach rather than getting involved himself. I still can't see where the money could be made in fixing First Division games.

Don't want to mention the time a certain team went to play the return leg of a European game in The Principality.

[Longfordian]

Thanks for reminding me. :mad: It still hurts.

[Martinho II]

that article of Dan McDonnells that was in the Indo today that was quoted it said that ltfc player approached his teammate about future bet about ltfc and it was his teammate that went to the club . if thats the case that changes things a lot!

[Longfordian]

It also makes it hard to prove anything definitively. Just one player's word against another, unless other players back it up.

[L.T.F.C.]

That is the last thing we need.

[avvenalaf]

That is the last thing we need.

No, it is not. The last thing you need is Roddy Collins managing your club.

[L.T.F.C.]

We already saw him off so we're not worried about that.

[A face]

that article of Dan McDonnells that was in the Indo today that was quoted it said that ltfc player approached his teammate about future bet about ltfc and it was his teammate that went to the club . if thats the case that changes things a lot!

It does, i was really hoping it was a player reporting he was approached for the credibility of the league, but this is bad if its true. No choice but to come down hard on this.

[outspoken]

It also makes it hard to prove anything definitively. Just one player's word against another, unless other players back it up.

Let's just say it does come down to one mans word versus anothers, how on earth would the club and FAI deal with it? Serious question and one I hope doesnt come into the equation