jagfox Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 52 minutes ago, dogmc said: And by that....if he hadn't eaten a pie he would have also in breach.... Exactly, he was put in a position by Sun Bets keep his mouth shut or bite the bullet pie. Sun Bets in a win win situation and the keeper in a lose lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Exactly, he was put in a position by Sun Bets keep his mouth shut or bite the bullet pie. Sun Bets in a win win situation and the keeper in a lose lose. Hopefully he has access to a half decent lawyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blastie_12 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 The betting industry promotes responsible gambling, they say it all the time so it must be true, clearly a market for guys eating pies isn't irresponsible at a live game, that being said, he ate a pastie not a pie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathanQP Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 The fact he was in the bar at half time is more alarming really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 The fact he was in the bar at half time is more alarming really Just thirsty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbydan Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 It really is pathetic the furore about this, as has been said the bookie has "created" the situation and now claim bet fixing! No fun left in football ,everyone waiting to be offended by something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btb Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Job offer from Morrisons as a Pie Tester. Just got to maximize his 15 minutes.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eez-eh Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 2 hours ago, getdoon said: Firstly, a player gambling on any football matches or markets is not allowed by the authorities, even ones involving a game you aren't playing in. So this 'he wasn't affecting the game, is a moot point. Secondly, people calling Sunbets stupid are completely missing what has gone on here. They will not care whatsoever about losing a sum running in to the low thousands on this, it's a high profile game live on BBC, it's worthwhile marketing for them. I would imagine they'd have approached Wayne Shaw about this, and even if they didn't they certainly won't be moaning about the payout. Thirdly, f**k the fat c**t and f**k The Sun. Thank you. He didn't place a bet on said market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Still a moot point, footballers are not allowed to influence or engage in the betting industry surrounding football, so him not affecting the game, while obviously stopping it being as relevant as match fixing, is not a sound defence for him. If he hadn't eaten the pie he would still have affected the outcome of the bets. He was put into a no win situation. He was thoroughly stitched up by the bookmaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampden Diehard Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 15 minutes ago, dogmc said: If he hadn't eaten the pie he would still have affected the outcome of the bets. He was put into a no win situation. He was thoroughly stitched up by the bookmaker. He has been stitched up, but there's a difference between doing something proactively (in this case, eating a pie as a result of the bet being advertised) and not doing something. If he had ignored the Sun wheeze, no one could have accused him of being involved. In normal circumstances, guys on the bench don't eat pies; he would just have been doing what he normally does by sitting on the bench and getting behind his team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampden Diehard Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 16 hours ago, dogmc said: Hopefully he has access to a half decent lawyer. and a dietician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I assume Sutton have one or two injured goalkeepers? They have a higher budget than any League 1 or 2 team in Scotland. Absolutely no reason to have a goalkeeper of that age/size so close to actually playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eez-eh Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 1 hour ago, getdoon said: Still a moot point, footballers are not allowed to influence or engage in the betting industry surrounding football, so him not affecting the game, while obviously stopping it being as relevant as match fixing, is not a sound defence for him. How? Footballers are aware there'll be a market for them to score first in a game, is any player who scores first in any game also influencing the betting industry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 13 minutes ago, eez-eh said: How? Footballers are aware there'll be a market for them to score first in a game, is any player who scores first in any game also influencing the betting industry? A footballer cannot directly control whether or not he scores first though. He can control whether or not he tucks into a pie/pasty while on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 23 hours ago, 7-2 said: Can't remember which programme it was on, maybe one of the Jimmy Hill retrospectives, but they showed old footage of a couple of top division managers being interviewed during a game back in the 70's or 80's. It didn't expand on it but it was maybe a trial that never took off at that stage. I wonder if this is a thing imported from North American sports. It tends to happen more regularly there, although admittedly that's in everyday games rather than a comparative showpiece like this one. 21 hours ago, jamamafegan said: It's a harsh punishment. The man's just lost his job for a silly decision likely made in the heat of the moment. Read somewhere that he's involved with the club more than just sub goalie - does a bit of coaching and club maintenance. A high price to pay for a stupid joke. I'd be happier to see the Sun charged. Heat of the moment? I doubt a boy was on the bench next to him flicking through his phone asking if he felt like making a few quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanMc99 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 aslong as those wankers man utd don't win it , i can carry on living my life in a content fashion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eez-eh Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Yes, you not being able to come up with a proper response means I read the LadBible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamafegan Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 What if they won a penalty and they change the standard penalty kicker to someone else try and win some money for their mates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 The fat mess deserved to get released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 4 hours ago, DanMc99 said: aslong as those wankers man utd don't win it , i can carry on living my life in a content fashion What material effect will it have on you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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