Brentford striker Ivan Tony has admitted to multiple charges of breaching FA betting rules. And is expected to start a long ban before the end of this football season.
The Daily Mail reports the Brentford forward has pleaded guilty to several of the 262 allegations made by the FA last December. But are arguing with other charges alongside the FA’s disciplinary proceedings is near.
Tony’s impending ban is likely to see him miss England’s Euro qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine next month. Which will hurt Gareth South’s side. Gate is lacking attacking options. While Callum Wilson and Raheem Sterling struggle with injury UFABET
Although Tony was omitted from Southgate’s World Cup squad after training poorly. When he was called into the squad for the UEFA Nations League. Which England lost to Germany and Italy in September 2018 last But has consistently outstanding form with Brentford.
Ivan Tony was charged with 232 breaches of the FA’s betting rules in November between 2017 and 2021. With the FA adding 30 more charges between 2017 and 2019 the following month.
It is understood Tony admitted to several allegations in response to the FA. But it is also debating the rest of the allegations. So a multi-month ban is the most likely outcome. Due to the number of alleged violations based on similar incidents in the past
In 2017, Burnley midfielder Joey Barton was banned for 18 months after admitting 1,260 bets. But an appeal reduced his sentence to 13 months.
2021 Boston United players Andy Thanoj and Jay Rollings charged with 757 bets and banned for 5 months.