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Title: Joey Barton
Post by: nortikorner on April 26, 2017, 01:26:20 pm
Banned for 18 Months for Betting from all Football
 To Harsh in my Opinion
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Dagenham Rover on April 26, 2017, 01:31:24 pm
http://news.sky.com/story/joey-barton-banned-from-football-for-18-months-over-betting-10851641
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: wing commander on April 26, 2017, 01:39:09 pm
They have gone to town on him there haven't they....No consistency yet again...
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Filo on April 26, 2017, 01:47:54 pm
As ch of a t**t he is, he makes some valid points in his statement regarding the relationship between football and betting companies
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Syme on April 26, 2017, 01:51:13 pm
There are precedents of bans of this scale already. Rob Heys at Accrington got 21 months, and Nick Bunyard at Frome got a 3 year ban. Both, like Barton, bet on their own team to lose.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: mushRTID on April 26, 2017, 01:51:26 pm
The blokes an idiot but his statement makes perfect sense to me. It's a harsh verdict.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Filo on April 26, 2017, 02:01:18 pm
There are precedents of bans of this scale already. Rob Heys at Accrington got 21 months, and Nick Bunyard at Frome got a 3 year ban. Both, like Barton, bet on their own team to lose.

Neither were players, they were involved at management level and could have instructed players to influence the outcome of games. When Barton placed bets on his team to lose he was not involved in the matchday squad in any way
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: CrippyCooke on April 26, 2017, 02:04:44 pm
There are precedents of bans of this scale already. Rob Heys at Accrington got 21 months, and Nick Bunyard at Frome got a 3 year ban. Both, like Barton, bet on their own team to lose.

I'm unsure of the others, however Barton was betting on his side to lose in games he wasn't involved with. Of course, that is still unacceptable but I cannot justify The FA's judgement that Barton's actions are worthy of considerably harsher action than racial abuse (Terry, Suarez), violent conduct, kicking a supporter (Cantona) and numerous drug offences.

The FA, and football in general, is far too cosy with the betting industry. Barton has said himself that he has struggled with gambling addiction. The sensible, fair and most productive course of action would be for The FA to assist him in beating the addiction. A lengthy ban which effectively ensures he loses his job is utterly inappropriate.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: nortikorner on April 26, 2017, 02:10:52 pm
If the betting ban is for placing bets on is own team things dont had up  46 game per year time 10 years equals 460 games . He charged with 1270 bets over a ten years period ???
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Syme on April 26, 2017, 02:11:22 pm
I know he wasn't in the squad for the ones he bet against, but you'd be hard pushed to say he didn't have insider knowledge when placing his bets.

And there should be some focus here on the ones where he bet on team-mates not to score. There's a case to answer of spot-fixing there.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: rover-n-out on April 26, 2017, 02:13:05 pm
I've also read his statement, and he comes across as a very intelligent and articulate man, also admitting he is aware he has personallity problems.
He makes some very valid points in his own defence, and as Filo states above, the point he makes about the relationship between football and the betting companies stinks of double standards.
Yes, we all know he is a detestable tw*t on the pitch, but I agree with mushRTID, it's a harsh verdict, and will probably end his career.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Syme on April 26, 2017, 02:17:37 pm
That's his calling card isn't it - the articulate and measured explanation after whichever law or rule it is he's broken this time.

If he is forced to retire the game will be better off without him.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Filo on April 26, 2017, 02:23:27 pm
That's his calling card isn't it - the articulate and measured explanation after whichever law or rule it is he's broken this time.

If he is forced to retire the game will be better off without him.

Lol! 😀
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: CrippyCooke on April 26, 2017, 02:28:14 pm
That's his calling card isn't it - the articulate and measured explanation after whichever law or rule it is he's broken this time.

If he is forced to retire the game will be better off without him.

This highlights a fundamental problem. People are not interested in the wider issues or the disproportionate punishment simply because they don't like Joey Barton.

I imagine people would have very different views if their favourite player - let's say James Coppinger - was given the same treatment.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Herman Hessian on April 26, 2017, 02:31:04 pm
if i was Ray Winstone I'd be very afraid - given the morals of the betting industry I think we'll be seeing a new face for in-game betting promotions in the very near future...
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Syme on April 26, 2017, 02:34:20 pm
That's his calling card isn't it - the articulate and measured explanation after whichever law or rule it is he's broken this time.

If he is forced to retire the game will be better off without him.

This highlights a fundamental problem. People are not interested in the wider issues or the disproportionate punishment simply because they don't like Joey Barton.

I imagine people would have very different views if their favourite player - let's say James Coppinger - was given the same treatment.

Spot fixers in India were sent to jail. You could argue Barton has gotten off lightly.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: IDM on April 26, 2017, 02:36:19 pm
Over 1200 football bets in 10 years, (probably) all against the rules, which he would have known?

Why the hell didn't he get help sooner???
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: ballysbackin on April 26, 2017, 02:42:47 pm
I do not like Barton much - I also do not understand the merits of this case BUT he has in the past upset the FA and maybe they are just giving him some back because of his antecedents I am not saying this is the case but as people on here state it is a bit harsh. Not that it will matter but can he appeal?
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Jenny on April 26, 2017, 02:44:44 pm
His statement says he is appealing.

15,000 bets averaging £150 a stake - £2.25m wasted on gambling. Madness.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Herman Hessian on April 26, 2017, 02:45:49 pm
Barton's punishment is neither disproportionate nor harsh:

Andros Townsend; "several" bets = four months

The Accrington v Bury cadre; one game = 5/6/8/10 months apiece

Michael Moffat; six games = one week per game

Cameron Jerome; repeated infractions = £50,000.00 fine

Dan Gosling; repeated infractions = £30,000.00 fine

Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: CrippyCooke on April 26, 2017, 02:54:04 pm
That's his calling card isn't it - the articulate and measured explanation after whichever law or rule it is he's broken this time.

If he is forced to retire the game will be better off without him.

This highlights a fundamental problem. People are not interested in the wider issues or the disproportionate punishment simply because they don't like Joey Barton.

I imagine people would have very different views if their favourite player - let's say James Coppinger - was given the same treatment.

Spot fixers in India were sent to jail. You could argue Barton has gotten off lightly.

Barton hasn't been found guilty of spot-fixing.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Syme on April 26, 2017, 02:58:32 pm
If you bet against your own team-mate to score, that strikes me as pretty close to spot fixing. Particularly when you take set-pieces in the offensive third.

Equally, if you bet on yourself to score first, are you going to make the pass or take the shot yourself.

For me, focusing on just on the games he didn't play in misses the fundamental issue here.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: the vicar on April 26, 2017, 03:28:50 pm
He should get a life ban just for being Joey sodding Barton lol
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: drfchound on April 26, 2017, 04:14:55 pm
If you bet against your own team-mate to score, that strikes me as pretty close to spot fixing. Particularly when you take set-pieces in the offensive third.

Equally, if you bet on yourself to score first, are you going to make the pass or take the shot yourself.

For me, focusing on just on the games he didn't play in misses the fundamental issue here.




Barton has said that the ban isn't in relation to match fixing.
So, have you any evidence that he did actually bet on himself to score first or bet against his own team mate to score?

Is he guilty of the offence or proven not to be innocent of it?
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: DonnyNoel on April 26, 2017, 04:18:25 pm
If you bet against your own team-mate to score, that strikes me as pretty close to spot fixing. Particularly when you take set-pieces in the offensive third.

Equally, if you bet on yourself to score first, are you going to make the pass or take the shot yourself.

For me, focusing on just on the games he didn't play in misses the fundamental issue here.




Barton has said that the ban isn't in relation to match fixing.
So, have you any evidence that he did actually bet on himself to score first or bet against his own team mate to score?

Is he guilty of the offence or proven not to be innocent of it?


Match fixing and spot fixing are technically different and one is much easier to do than the other. (Not that I am saying he's guilty of either by the way, he seems to have stated and it be accepted that any bet involving his team was only placed when he wasn't involved)
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Syme on April 26, 2017, 04:22:28 pm
If you bet against your own team-mate to score, that strikes me as pretty close to spot fixing. Particularly when you take set-pieces in the offensive third.

Equally, if you bet on yourself to score first, are you going to make the pass or take the shot yourself.

For me, focusing on just on the games he didn't play in misses the fundamental issue here.




Barton has said that the ban isn't in relation to match fixing.
So, have you any evidence that he did actually bet on himself to score first or bet against his own team mate to score?

Is he guilty of the offence or proven not to be innocent of it?

Yes, I have evidence.

http://joeybarton.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/My-bets-backing-my-team.jpg
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: drfchound on April 26, 2017, 04:26:00 pm
Were these games in which he played?
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Syme on April 26, 2017, 04:30:40 pm
Were these games in which he played?

Personally, I don't rate his intelligence, but even I wouldn't expect him to bet on himself to score in a game he wasn't playing in.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: drfchound on April 26, 2017, 04:33:07 pm
Smart arse, did he play in a game in which he bet against his team mate to score.
Of course i didn't suggest he would bet on himself to score first in a game he did't play in.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Syme on April 26, 2017, 04:34:17 pm
Smart arse, did he play in a game in which he bet against his team mate to score.
Of course i didn't suggest he would bet on himself to score first in a game he did't play in.

It's the same game. Man City Fulham.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: drfchound on April 26, 2017, 04:35:58 pm
Did Barton play?
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: mugnapper on April 26, 2017, 04:37:27 pm
It's in the rules. If you are a professional footballer, you can't place bets on football matches.
His account was on Betfair. If you go on their site, there are literally dozens of sports, other than football, with hundreds of matches/races you can bet on every day.
Basically he gambled his career and lost. Tough tit, idiot.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Jenny on April 26, 2017, 04:39:06 pm
Yes, he played.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: drfchound on April 26, 2017, 04:39:39 pm
I know that and i agree that he was wrong, as he admits himself.
He clearly says though that he didnt bet on matches that he played in and that match fixing is not the issue.
I was just pointing it out.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Jenny on April 26, 2017, 04:41:05 pm
I know that and i agree that he was wrong, as he admits himself.
He clearly says though that he didnt bet on matches that he played in and that match fixing is not the issue.
I was just pointing it out.

But he did play in games that he bet on - look on the link, there are 3 games/5 bets where he was in the starting 11.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Syme on April 26, 2017, 04:41:40 pm
He states he didn't bet against his team in matches he played in. Hence no accusations of match fixing.

He did bet against his own team mate in a game he played in though. Hence the question about spot-fixing
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: drfchound on April 26, 2017, 04:42:08 pm
Yes, he played.



In that case his statement is wrong, thank you Jenny, that is all i wanted to know.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Syme on April 26, 2017, 04:46:03 pm
Yes, he played.

In that case his statement is wrong, thank you Jenny, that is all i wanted to know.

His statement doesn't say what you think it says.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: drfchound on April 26, 2017, 04:50:07 pm
Yes, he played.

In that case his statement is wrong, thank you Jenny, that is all i wanted to know.

His statement doesn't say what you think it says.




"To be clear from the outset here this is not match fixing and at no point in any of this is my integrity in question".

What have i misunderstood?
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Syme on April 26, 2017, 04:54:13 pm
Match fixing would suggest he bet against his team to lose and played a part in them doing so. That never happened.

Spot fixing would suggest he bet on specific things to happen or not happen, but that would not necessarily determine the outcome of the match. He bet on himself to score first and his team-mate not to score first.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: nortikorner on April 26, 2017, 04:58:49 pm
Why as it taken 10 years for it to come to the  FA attention  where is the PFA in this matter surely they have a duty of care for there member
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Susan Abbott on April 26, 2017, 05:56:10 pm
Banned for 18 Months for Betting from all Football
 To Harsh in my Opinion
What !!! Harsh it should have life the pathetic cretin !!


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Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: RedJ on April 26, 2017, 06:04:05 pm
Well, not really.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: not on facebook on April 26, 2017, 06:34:45 pm
The FA said the will fine Barton £30,000 > if I was Barton I refuse to pay the £30,000 and tell the FA to take it out of my nose.

The FA havd ended Barton's playing days by taking himself footballing legs away from him with the 18 month playing ban. > they should give Barton a final SCARBORO warning and if he fails then take his playing days away > but in turn work to learn with him on how to help players behind him .
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: foxbat on April 26, 2017, 06:40:55 pm
I wonder if he had a bet on Manchester City winning the Premiership when he got sent off
whilst playing against them for QPR in that last game of the season ?
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: not on facebook on April 26, 2017, 06:50:49 pm
Suerly that one is far too obvious foxbat ,but it's food for thought fella.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: normal rules on April 26, 2017, 06:53:53 pm
They were about the amount of money put into the game by bookies on talksport this afternoon; and the level of advertising now commonplace at half time, pre match etc. They surmised that they put too much money into the game for them to be removed, in the same way as tobacco advertising was.
Says it all really when they accept that there needs to be high levels of money in the game for it to be successful.

There is way too much money in football, thats why its like it is.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: GazLaz on April 26, 2017, 06:55:54 pm
I've said for years gambling advertising will go the way of tobacco advertising.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: les@donr on April 26, 2017, 08:54:39 pm
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/apr/26/joey-barton-banned-football-18-months-betting-burnley

Five matches included him as player, according to the Guardian.
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Susan Abbott on April 27, 2017, 02:23:54 pm
The FA said the will fine Barton £30,000 > if I was Barton I refuse to pay the £30,000 and tell the FA to take it out of my nose.

The FA havd ended Barton's playing days by taking himself footballing legs away from him with the 18 month playing ban. > they should give Barton a final SCARBORO warning and if he fails then take his playing days away > but in turn work to learn with him on how to help players behind him .
Could we sign him when go up into the Championship he will be out of his ban. Let's face it he's a popular player never out of the head lines , I can see him and DF having a post match interview. Lol


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Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: Syme on April 27, 2017, 05:25:07 pm
They went easy on him:

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39738553
Title: Re: Joey Barton
Post by: nortikorner on April 27, 2017, 06:57:19 pm
They went easy on him:

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39738553

Sorry reading this it seems he as been set up by BETFAIR
Spreadsheet from 2006 to May 2016 then report him in September 2016
why ???? if breaking the rules he did it in  2006  then  BETFAIR  should have reported him