Tag Archives: the FA

Defender hit with six year ban after breaching betting rules

SBC News Defender hit with six year ban after breaching betting rules

The Football Association has banned former Lincoln footballer Bradley Wood for six years and fined the defender £3,725, after he was found guilty of 25 betting related breaches. The two most damning charges which Wood denied, related to events that occurred during Lincoln’s memorable 2016‑17 FA Cup run, when the player was ruled to have purposely picked up two yellow …

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SBC’s on the ball: Russia 2018, The FA and Leicester City

SBC News SBC's on the ball: Russia 2018, The FA and Leicester City

From sponsorship to the ever-expanding world of football media coverage, when it comes to the business of football, SBC has you covered. This edition looks at Russia 2018, a new sponsorship deal for the FA and a positive year for Leicester City. ____________________ The Football League schedule meeting with Wolves over third party ownership Following on from a number of …

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Tracey Crouch – UK on track to become World Leader in sports Governance & Transparency

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UK Sports Minister Tracey Crouch has praised national sports bodies for responding positively and ‘working to become compliant’ with the new ‘Code for Sports Governance’ which will be introduced by the end of October. Part of the government’s ‘Sporting Future’ mandate/code presented in December 2015, the UK seeks to become the world leader in sports governance and transparency. The code’s …

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UKGC responds to the FA’s end of relationship with betting

SBC News UKGC responds to the FA’s end of relationship with betting

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a response to yesterday’s news that the English Football Association (FA) has ended all commercial ties with the betting/gambling industry. Following a governance review, the FA has decided to end its £4 million per year betting partnership with Ladbrokes, just one year into its four-year contract. English football’s governing body is reported to …

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The FA cuts Ladbrokes partnership, stating no more to gambling relationships

SBC News The FA cuts Ladbrokes partnership, stating no more to gambling relationships

The English Football Association (FA) has confirmed that it has ended its ‘official betting partnership’ with Ladbrokes, just one year into its four-year contract (reported to be worth £4 million per year). Following an internal management review, FA governance has deemed the sponsorship to be inappropriate as the body has to act as supervisor for the sport’s integrity and its …

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FA to review Sam Allardyce brand ambassador role with My Club Betting

SBC News FA to review Sam Allardyce brand ambassador role with My Club Betting

Sam Allardyce, the newly appointed manager of the England national football team, may be forced to give up his brand ambassador role with My Club Betting. The Guardian newspaper has reported that The Football Association (The FA) is reviewing whether it is appropriate for Allardyce to continue his association with the betting company since taking on the duties of England …

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