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10/11/2008
Footballer Suspended After Betting Against Own Team
An Eircom league player has been suspended after betting against his own team.
The Football Association of Ireland has launched an investigation into betting activities at St Patrick's Athletic after midfielder Gary Dempsey was suspended on Saturday for placing the €20 bet.
In a statement released by the player, Mr Dempsey said: "I placed a €20 bet on my club to lose in a double on an occasion which I was not playing and in which I had no influence on the game.
"I have never before or since placed a bet on my team to lose a game. The bet was in fact unsuccessful as the other team involved were beaten.
"I'm not aware and have never been made aware of any regulations that prohibit me from placing a bet on a match that I was not involved in.
"As far as I'm concerned this incident has been blown out of proportion and I am of course prepared to meet with club officials to sort this matter out.
"I apologise if my actions have caused distress to my teammates or my club."
However, the FAI have since announced they have suspended the player until they conclude their investigation.
A spokesman for the Association said: "The FAI has this morning written to St Patrick’s Athletic and a number of bookmakers asking that they share any information they might have to substantiate the suspicions raised by the club.
"The FAI welcomes St Patrick’s Athletic FC’s decision to raise this matter with players and will ensure that a thorough investigation is carried out to determine if there is any substance to these claims."
(DW)
The Football Association of Ireland has launched an investigation into betting activities at St Patrick's Athletic after midfielder Gary Dempsey was suspended on Saturday for placing the €20 bet.
In a statement released by the player, Mr Dempsey said: "I placed a €20 bet on my club to lose in a double on an occasion which I was not playing and in which I had no influence on the game.
"I have never before or since placed a bet on my team to lose a game. The bet was in fact unsuccessful as the other team involved were beaten.
"I'm not aware and have never been made aware of any regulations that prohibit me from placing a bet on a match that I was not involved in.
"As far as I'm concerned this incident has been blown out of proportion and I am of course prepared to meet with club officials to sort this matter out.
"I apologise if my actions have caused distress to my teammates or my club."
However, the FAI have since announced they have suspended the player until they conclude their investigation.
A spokesman for the Association said: "The FAI has this morning written to St Patrick’s Athletic and a number of bookmakers asking that they share any information they might have to substantiate the suspicions raised by the club.
"The FAI welcomes St Patrick’s Athletic FC’s decision to raise this matter with players and will ensure that a thorough investigation is carried out to determine if there is any substance to these claims."
(DW)
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