Ian Black

[Sneckboy]

I expected him to get a more severe punishment for being found guilty. As he's the first player in Scotland to be charged for this, I really expected the authorities to 'make an example' of him.

If a short ban is the precedent for being caught, charged then found to be in breach of the rules, I don't see it as enough of a deterrent. The fixed-odds coupons will be getting dusted down for the weekends games!

[Libero]

Whilst I don't personally agree with players being banned from betting on all football I do agree that there should be a blanket ban on betting on games within your league. The betting for or against your team should carry a severe punishment IMO. He was given a inappropriate punishment given the fact he was betting against his own team(s). Sets a pretty dangerous precedent if this happens in the future. What punishment would be dished out for an offender being getting caught betting on one game he was involved in? £10 fine and 45minute ban?

Edited September 13, 2013 by Libero

[dougiedanger]

Once again, a shockingly lenient 'punishment' handed down for gross misconduct at the new club.

[Caleyjag157]

Betting seems to be rife within football so I take it Ian Black will be the first of many to be punished.

[Yngwie]

Proof needed first.