Betting On The Vase

According to the Non-League Paper the Football Association has issued a reminder to players and club officials at Steps 5 to 7 of the National League System that they are not allowed to bet on competitions they are involved in.The move follows a spike in referrals from betting companies identifying individuals at these levels betting on FA Vase matches.

While there is no suggestion of any attempts to fix matches, the fact betting companies are offering an ever-expanding football market has led to the game’s governing body issuing a timely reminder.
 
Players and club officials at Steps 5 to 7 fall outside the FA’s worldwide betting ban which came into force on August 1 2014. Instead, they are prohibited from betting, either directly or indirectly, on a match or competition in which they are involved or could influence. The using or passing on of inside information for betting is also banned.

Jenni Kennedy, the FA’s Head of Integrity, said: “Whilst it may seem a novelty for players and officials at Steps 5 to 7 to bet on their team when betting companies rarely offer the opportunity to do so, it remains a breach of FA rules and could lead to disciplinary proceedings being taken.
“This rule is in place to protect the integrity of the game and to prevent any allegations of wrongdoing. We take this opportunity to remind all players and club officials to take note of this advice.”

The FA works in partnership with the Gambling Commission and the betting operators to identify individuals who breach football and betting rules.

Meanwhile Hereford are favourites to win their Vase tie against Brocton next Saturday.

These prices are from BetVictor:

Hereford 1/5  Draw 5/1 Brocton 7/1

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