Rooney 700k Behind Betting On 3 Legged Ponies

Apparently the FA are investigating Wayne Rooney's alledged £700,000 gambling debt with unnamed bookmakers.

If Rooney is not breaching FA betting laws re gambling on football, I am not sure what it has to do with the FA or Sven really. I guess something along the lines of looking out for the players interests will be the angle.

Rooney 700k Gambling Debt?
A spokesman for Rooney refused to discuss today's report in the Sunday Mirror, saying: "We have got absolutely no comment to make."

Adam Bevington, the FA director of communications, said: "We are unaware of any problems in the England team dressing room due to issues surrounding gambling or anything else come to that. Under Sven, the England team have enjoyed a fantastic spirit within the camp, a point that is regularly made by the players publicly.

"It's important the fans know that everyone connected to the FA and the England team is determined to do all they can to achieve success in Germany."

But, Mr Bevington added: "There is little the FA can do to prevent any individuals gambling privately on horse or greyhound racing though there are rules preventing betting on any football matches or competitions they are involved in."

England Blog Comment - If true, Wayne Rooney must have been betting the same 3 legged ponies that I have been lately. Somewhat slightly larger stakes though. It is his money. He earnt it, he can piss it away in the wind if he wants and should be able to do so in private without "investigations" from the football authorities and morality wasters in the tabloids throwing more poison fruit the England team's way.

The fact Rooney does'nt gamble anymore speaks volumes. Think about it.

"Rooney Gambling Problem?"
♠ Rooney Shrugs Off Gambling Nonsense
♠ Jose Mourinho Dislikes Betting Culture
♠ Sir Alex Slams Rooney Problem Gaming Talk
♠ Claridge Warns Rooney About Gambling Addiction
♠ Sven Will Chat With Rooney and Players About Betting
♠ Simon Jordan Nails The Anti Gambling Brigade Media

Problem Gambling
♠ Gamcare - Addressing Problem Gaming
♠ UK Branch Of Gamblers Anonymous
♠ Gamblog Problem Gambling Page

Posted at 11:38 AM, Sunday, April 09, 2006

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I never win i bet,no one does,the betting is all fixed i think. Wayne should stick to playing football.

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