Match Fixing Allegation

**sligoman** · 02/04/2013, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by @RTEMNS (Twitter)

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 S�och�na. 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.

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**bullit** · 02/04/2013, 11:10 PM

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.

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

**Longfordian** · 02/04/2013, 11:21 PM

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** · 02/04/2013, 11:31 PM

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

**A face** · 02/04/2013, 11:36 PM

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** · 02/04/2013, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 02/04/2013, 11:40 PM

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** · 02/04/2013, 11:43 PM

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** · 02/04/2013, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by Town Legend

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

Player was suspended before last weekend afaik.

**Ezeikial** · 03/04/2013, 12:02 AM

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** · 03/04/2013, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by 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.

**Dodge** · 03/04/2013, 12:35 AM

Originally Posted by 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.

Sounds like someone lost a couple of quid on Longford recently

**galwayhoop** · 03/04/2013, 7:13 AM

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** · 03/04/2013, 8:11 AM

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

**Macy** · 03/04/2013, 8:36 AM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 03/04/2013, 9:27 AM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

Player was suspended before last weekend afaik.

Not Keith Gillespie then.

**Longfordian** · 03/04/2013, 9:56 AM

Originally Posted by El-Pietro

Not Keith Gillespie then.

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

**MariborKev** · 03/04/2013, 10:12 AM

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

**L.T.F.C.** · 03/04/2013, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

Player was suspended before last weekend afaik.

It is clear who it is so.

**A face** · 03/04/2013, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by Macy

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.