On 6 October 2016, Sport Shorts covered the charge levelled by the Scottish Football Association (the “SFA”) against Joey Barton (then of Glasgow Rangers) in respect of 44 bets he was alleged to have placed on football matches between 1 July and 15 September 2016. Barton later admitted the charges against him. Barton’s gambling-related troubles … Continue Reading
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Joey Barton – a return to work but for how long?
For many (including Sports Shorts) today marks the return to work after the Christmas break. A time to review goals, dust off gym memberships or perhaps start a new job. Into this latter category falls Joey Barton who it has been announced will re-join Burnley FC after a short sojourn in Glasgow with Rangers FC. … Continue Reading
Joey Barton and betting: what are the rules on betting in English and Scottish football?
It was reported yesterday that Rangers football player Joey Barton has been charged by the Scottish Football Association (the “SFA”) for placing 44 bets on football matches. It has been alleged that Barton placed the bets between 1 July and 15 September 2016. He has been given until 12 October 2016 to respond to the … Continue Reading
Last Post of 2017
Today marks the end of a busy year for the Sports Shorts team. 2017 has seen us cover a multitude of topics from Joey Barton’s gambling habits to Matthew Rees’s selfless act at the London Marathon. From the World’s most expensive player transfer to the British and Irish Lions Tour in New Zealand. 2018 looks … Continue Reading
I am not a role model: player punishment
In June and July, Sports Shorts considered whether the law has any business punishing athletes for violent offences committed in the course of sport. This article asks the inverse: should sports teams and governing bodies wield any power to penalise athletes for their actions outside of sport – can this ever be justified and are … Continue Reading
Wayne Shaw – A bitter pie to swallow? Football’s zero tolerance rule on betting bites once again
With Monday night’s fifth round FA Cup tie between Sutton United v Arsenal entering the 83rd minute, and with the non-league side trailing their Premier League opposition by two goals to nil following a spirited performance by the underdogs, a curious incident took place. Much to the mirth and delight of TV commentators and social … Continue Reading
I don’t agree with that in the workplace! Christmas parties and football players
It is that time of year again: Christmas party season. The Christmas holidays are just around the corner and the cocktail of collective excitement, free food and a night out at the company’s expense often leads to people making decisions that they may later come to regret. Yet the after-effects of the Christmas party can … Continue Reading
Stress in the workplace – not just limited to the office
Joey Barton has often been a controversial and high profile figure within the football industry. In addition to his performances on the field, incidents that have brought him less welcome media attention have ranged from convictions for assault, stemming from altercations both on the training ground and off the field, to adopting a French accent … Continue Reading
