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Motherwell midfielder Steve Jennings has been arrested over an investigation into 'match-fixing'.
Scottish Football Association chief executive Stewart Regan confirmed that Jennings was arrested at his home by Merseyside Police on Thursday.
Regan says the development comes after 'extensive enquiries' into alleged betting irregularities in the Scottish Premier League match between Motherwell and Hearts on December 14 last year.
Regan said: 'While the investigation involves several other individuals outwith Scotland, it is important to stress that the evidence gathered throughout this thorough period of investigation has involved only one Scottish match.
'Motherwell FC are aware of the situation and will issue a response in due course. The Scottish FA will make no further comment at this stage.'
Jennings, who is still with Motherwell, has been centre of attention since bookies spotted suspicious betting patterns surrounding the match, which was shown on live TV.
In the match at Fir Park - which hosts Motherwell lost 2-1 - Jennings was shown a straight red card after complaining about his side failing to be awarded a penalty in the dying stages.
On the day of the match, someone in Liverpool opened an account with Blue Square to register two £100 bets on a Motherwell player being sent off.
The same individual attempted to make further big bets but was halted by the company's online security filter.
Merseyside Police said: 'Detectives have today executed warrants at 10 addresses across Merseyside and Glasgow and arrested nine men as part of an investigation into suspicious betting activity.
'The arrests are the culmination of a joint operation with the Gambling Commission and the nine who have been arrested for conspiracy to defraud are being interviewed by detectives.
'Those arrested are a 29-year-old from Bootle, a 48-year-old from West Derby, a 54-year-old from Norris Green, a 26-year-old from Croxteth, a 22-year-old from Kirkdale, a 31-year-old from Litherland, a 68-year-old from Fazakerley, a 36-year-old from Kirkby and a 26-year-old from Glasgow.
'The investigation relates to a match between Motherwell and Hearts on December 14 2010.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2045902/Motherwell-player-Steve-Jennings-arrested-match-fixing-probe-red-card-Hearts.html#ixzz1a02h1WaG
Scottish Football Association chief executive Stewart Regan confirmed that Jennings was arrested at his home by Merseyside Police on Thursday.
Regan says the development comes after 'extensive enquiries' into alleged betting irregularities in the Scottish Premier League match between Motherwell and Hearts on December 14 last year.
Regan said: 'While the investigation involves several other individuals outwith Scotland, it is important to stress that the evidence gathered throughout this thorough period of investigation has involved only one Scottish match.
'Motherwell FC are aware of the situation and will issue a response in due course. The Scottish FA will make no further comment at this stage.'
Jennings, who is still with Motherwell, has been centre of attention since bookies spotted suspicious betting patterns surrounding the match, which was shown on live TV.
In the match at Fir Park - which hosts Motherwell lost 2-1 - Jennings was shown a straight red card after complaining about his side failing to be awarded a penalty in the dying stages.
On the day of the match, someone in Liverpool opened an account with Blue Square to register two £100 bets on a Motherwell player being sent off.
The same individual attempted to make further big bets but was halted by the company's online security filter.
Merseyside Police said: 'Detectives have today executed warrants at 10 addresses across Merseyside and Glasgow and arrested nine men as part of an investigation into suspicious betting activity.
'The arrests are the culmination of a joint operation with the Gambling Commission and the nine who have been arrested for conspiracy to defraud are being interviewed by detectives.
'Those arrested are a 29-year-old from Bootle, a 48-year-old from West Derby, a 54-year-old from Norris Green, a 26-year-old from Croxteth, a 22-year-old from Kirkdale, a 31-year-old from Litherland, a 68-year-old from Fazakerley, a 36-year-old from Kirkby and a 26-year-old from Glasgow.
'The investigation relates to a match between Motherwell and Hearts on December 14 2010.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2045902/Motherwell-player-Steve-Jennings-arrested-match-fixing-probe-red-card-Hearts.html#ixzz1a02h1WaG
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Anaglog please post in the football forum
THIS IS NOT HORSE RACING |
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How do you know?? Did you see the bets? Maybe they done a Gay Future and done Doubles and Trebles with horses that where non/runners.
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nice reply AD
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Ha ha ha well said AD.
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By: mrcombustible
Date Joined: 18 Feb 02 Add contact | Send message When: 06 Oct 11 12:46 Joined: Date Joined: 18 Feb 02 | Topic/replies: 353 | Blogger: mrcombustible's blog Anaglog please post in the football forum THIS IS NOT HORSE RACING when was the last time it actually looked like a horse-racing forum iyo ? |
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Wayne Rooneys dad is amongst those arrested!
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THE FATHER and uncle of Man United star Wayne Rooney were among those arrested this morning in connection with an alleged football betting scam.
Wayne Rooney senior, 48, was apprehended by detectives in Liverpool this morning following the execution of warrants in the city and Glasgow. Also detained was Richie Rooney, the footballer's uncle, in relation to the same alleged plot. Thomas Wayne Rooney was arrested in West Derby, while Richie Rooney, 54, was arrested in Norris Green. The pair are being quizzed by detectives this morning. Former Tranmere midfielder Steve Jennings was among nine people arrested today over betting patterns after he was sent off in a Scottish Premier League match. The Kirkby-born 26-year-old, who spent seven seasons at Prenton Park after coming through the youth system, was picked up by Merseyside police on behalf of the Gambling Commission at his home in Glasgow. He was one of nine people – alongside eight others from Merseyside – set to be questioned today after warrants were carried out at 10 addresses in Merseyside and Glasgow early this morning. Jennings has been under investigation since December when, now playing for Motherwell, he received his marching orders in a 2-1 home defeat to Hearts. After being booked for a foul early on in the game at Fir Park, Jennings was shown a straight red card for putting his hand on referee Stevie O’Reilly and arguing when a penalty appeal was turned down in the 83rd minute of the SPL clash. Jennings is alleged to have asked O’Reilly when he was going to stop "cheating" Motherwell. But questions were raised by bookies – including online betting company Blue Square – when it emerged that several bets were made on a player being sent off, including a £500 punt placed through a new account opened in Liverpool at 10/1 odds. Jennings, who made close to 180 appearances for Tranmere between 2003 and 2009, told the ECHO at the time he was in "shock" over the probe. Stewart Regan, Scottish FA chief executive, today said: "The Scottish FA has received notification from the Gambling Commission that the Motherwell FC player, Steve Jennings, was arrested at his home today by Merseyside Police. "This follows extensive enquiries in relation to alleged betting irregularities at a Scottish Premier League match between Motherwell and Hearts on December 14, 2010. "While the investigation involves several other individuals outside Scotland it is important to stress that the evidence gathered throughout this thorough period of investigation has involved only one Scottish match." A Merseyside police spokeswoman said: "The arrests are the culmination of a joint operation with the Gambling Commission and the nine who have been arrested for conspiracy to defraud are being interviewed by detectives. "Those arrested are a 29-year-old from Bootle, a 48-year-old from West Derby, a 54-year-old from Norris Green, a 26-year-old from Croxteth, a 22-year-old from Kirkdale, a 31-year-old from Litherland, a 68-year-old from Fazakerley, a 36-year-old from Kirkby and a 26-year-old from Glasgow." Read More http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2011/10/06/football-betting-probe-man-united-star-wayne-rooney-s-father-and-uncle-arrested-92534-29550939/2/#ixzz1a0sB4wK8 |
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After being booked for a foul early on in the game at Fir Park, Jennings was shown a straight red card for putting his hand on referee Stevie O’Reilly and arguing when a penalty appeal was turned down in the 83rd minute of the SPL clash.
Jennings is alleged to have asked O’Reilly when he was going to stop "cheating" Motherwell. lol |
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Can Mr Potato head's dad simply get his over paid chav son to stump up a few quid rather than trying to pull off this filth.
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Wayne Rooney's dad has said that he will not be making any comments about his arrest until after Englands 1-1 draw with Montenegro tonight.
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What kind of idiot would open a brand new account and then proceed to place a couple of free figure bets on such a market and not expect to be sussed!
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Mrcombustible, you sir are an a rse!
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Am I Blue
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Sorry "three" not "free" dopey git.
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Rooney's dad has said that he will not be making any comments about his arrest for match fixing until after Englands 1-1 draw with Montenegro tonight.
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Is there an echo
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Ssshh! [:)]
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not an echo imo
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* memo * check thread for similar posts.
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I'd bet bookies have cut the odds on Rooney to be sent off tonight
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Wayne Rooney reported as being "gutted" about his sending off in the 37th minute in the game against Montenegro
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Anaglogs Daughter 07 Oct 11 16:45
I'd bet bookies have cut the odds on Rooney to be sent off tonight  Orchardist 07 Oct 11 17:45 Wayne Rooney reported as being "gutted" about his sending off in the 37th minute in the game against Montenegro |
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Wayne Rooney reported as being "gutted" about his sending off in the 37th minute in the game against Montenegro well that's the solicitor paid for. |
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Mystic Meg (almost) eat your heart out
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