Cowdenbeath Athlete Faces Ban for Gambling

Yet another athlete from the Scottish division has been sidelined due to football-related wagering , as stated by a report. BBC report .

Dean Brett, representing Cowdenbeath in League Two, faces accusations for making over 2500 wagers. He is now the second footballer to be accused in recent months, following a more publicized incident. case of Joey Barton while he was still at Rangers.

Did Brett Bet On His Own Team?

Players are not permitted to bet on football Completely prohibited according to SFA regulations, what compounds Dean Brett's issue is his alleged action of wagering against his team !

This situation is even more severe compared to Barton's case. Brett's actions might be seen as manipulating match outcomes, particularly if there's evidence showing he influenced Cowdenbeath’s performance negatively.

The club’s official statement reads:

“Lately, Dean Brett was reported to the SFA due to remarks made on his Twitter platform.

“After a proceeding, a suspension is scheduled for him. During the inquiry stemming from the complaint, the SFA found Dean's tweets implied he was also placing football bets, a practice strictly forbidden for professional players in Scotland.

“The SFA mentioned they would likely take further measures once they acquire a report from the Gambling Commission.

“The report from the Gambling Commission tracks betting activities back to the 2011/12 season. This includes around 2787 bets associated with 6369 games.

“Most concerning is the fact that these figures involve 65 bets on matches featuring Cowdenbeath FC and notably, on eight instances, bets were placed on Cowdenbeath losing a game – with Dean participating in five of these matches.

“With this information available, the manager and chairperson consulted with Dean last Thursday, culminating in his suspension with pay, pending a club hearing in line with disciplinary protocols.”