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Brentford striker, Ivan Toney says he is “shocked and disappointed” after claims he could receive a six-month ban for alleged breaches of FA betting rules.
It was reported on Tuesday evening that Toney has pleaded guilty to many of the 262 charges issued by the FA last year, but denied others, and could face a six-month ban. The story was then further reported in other outlets.
However, posting on his Instagram story, Toney said he was upset to learn that a confidential process had been leaked to the media while any ban has not yet been decided upon.
A statement read: “I was shocked and disappointed to see press speculation yesterday and today about the FA investigation process concerning me after I have been told by the FA that it is a confidential process until any decision has been made.”
“It is especially disturbing for me to read that the FA is saying I shall be banned from football for six months before there has even been a hearing and it does make me worried about the process.”
“My lawyers will be writing to the FA to request that they conduct a leak inquiry, as this is the second time stories have appeared in the newspapers. Any ban will include the summer months and the Bees are in a strong position in the table this term.”
However, it could take the FA several weeks to digest Toney’s response which means a hearing is most likely to take place in April.
The Football Association has declined to comment on Toney’s social media statement.
Betting on football is banned worldwide for all players, managers, coaches, club staff, directors and licensed agents involved in the game within the Premier League, EFL, National League, Women’s Super League, Women’s Championship and the Northern, Southern and Isthmian leagues.
Participants covered by the ban are prohibited from betting, either directly or indirectly, on any football match or competition that takes place anywhere in the world.
The ban also includes betting on any other football-related matter such as the transfer of players, managerial appointments or team selection.
The passing of inside information to somebody that uses the information for betting is also not allowed.
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