Accrington Managing Director Rob Heys has been charged by the FA with several breaches of the betting rules.
The exact nature of the charges are not currently known publically but Heys, who has so far not commented, has until August 9th to respond to the FA.
It is not the first time Accrington have been linked to betting claims. Back in 2009 four Stanley players were banned for betting in a match involving the club and Bury that also saw one Shakers player banned. The amounts involved in the bets varied, with club captain Peter Cavanagh being found guilty over a bet of just £5.
Meanwhile, in late 2011, a Stanley trip to Edgar Street also raised suspicions after over £275,000 - ten times the usual amount - was wagered on the game on betting exchange Betfair - mostly in favour of a Bulls win. The game ended 1-1 with bookmakers quietly dropping their investigations into the match.
Update: Accrington have released the following statement:
Accrington Stanley can confirm that Robert Heys has accepted the FA charges made against him in relation to breaches of its betting regulations, and has elected to appear before a regulatory commission. We anticipate the hearing to take place within the next 2 weeks.
In the interim Robert has withdrawn from all club duties until the regulatory commission has delivered its findings.
Update: Accrington have released the following statement:
Accrington Stanley can confirm that Robert Heys has accepted the FA charges made against him in relation to breaches of its betting regulations, and has elected to appear before a regulatory commission. We anticipate the hearing to take place within the next 2 weeks.
In the interim Robert has withdrawn from all club duties until the regulatory commission has delivered its findings.