Was never out the bookies back when he stayed hereOh, I think if you knew anyone from Whitburn, they could tell you he liked a bet.
Celtic beaten Hamilton hahaha i burstIt depends what he has been betting on.
has admitted he is gambling addict
its a bit rich that managers / players get pulled up for this, yet the governing bodies are happy to take millions from betting firms in sponsorship
unless your betting on games involving your own team then i see no issue at all with it
This is not a surprise in any way.
From way back when in his playing days, he was always a gambler.
Wasn't so long ago, he got stuck in Qatar with gambling debts...............I could say more about this as I have heard a bit more about it - but I won't. With regards to how it got resolved.
It IS an addiction that he has. Totally.
I can understand why the football authorities frown on gambling. Ian Black for instance should have been sacked for betting against his own team.
BUT.........
We as a country have our league and cups sponsored by gambling companies. As well as the 2 biggest clubs.
Personally, I would rather it was "managed". For instance, limiting it to one of the sponsors (Ladbrokes?) and putting stringent rules with regards to not betting on Scottish football for example.
Yes. With regards to how it was repaid. (Nothing illegal) and it wasn't all him - someone else used the account.I have just read the story about him in Qatar. Got a £65,00 loan from a bank over there and blew the lot on the online roulette. Then got sacked by the club he was employed by. That’s all in the public domain btw, although reading your post you are obviously aware of more details.
Shouldn't be punished if he came forward and admitted his faults and addiction. Brave man well done to him and wish him the best in his fight
The Ladbrokes SPFL, the William Hill Scottish Cup, the Betfred Cup.
The hypocrisy is pretty staggering.
Does it mention what he was betting on? If its not SPFL i don't see the problem.
Looks like he approached sfa and let them know before they done it
So gambling's a greater offence than Lennon assaulting and threatening women?
That must be a horrible addiction. Hopefully he comes through this and beats his demons.Receives notice of complaint for gambling
Club Statement: SFA Notice - Hamilton Academical Website
Hamilton Academical can today confirm that it has received a Notice of Complaint from the Scottish FA Compliance Officer relating to alleged breaches of its gambling rules on the part of our Head Coach, Brian Rice. The club has co-operated fully with the association throughout the investigation...www.hamiltonacciesfc.co.uk
Statement from Head Coach Brian Rice:
Firstly, I would like to express my regret to the players, coaching staff and my friends and colleagues at Hamilton Academical for the lapse that has prompted me to voluntarily acknowledge breaches of the Scottish Football Association’s gambling rules.”
“This decision was one of the hardest I have had to take but in a way also the easiest. I have made no secret of the fact that I have struggled with the disease that is gambling addiction in the past. The reality is I am an addict and while I have been proud of the fact I have been in recovery from this disease, a key part of the recovery programme is honesty: honesty to myself, and honesty to those who have and who continue to support me, including my family and my football family at Hamilton.”
“I wrote a letter to the Scottish FA self-reporting my gambling and did so as an admission that my disease has returned, in order that I commit to recovery. I have apologised to those at the club in whom I have sought counsel and I apologise today to the players, fans and colleagues I have let down through my gambling addiction.
“I accept that a breach of the rules will come with punishment and I accept that. The reason I am speaking out is to remove the stigma attached to this horrible, isolating disease, in the hope that those involved in Scottish football who are similarly in its grasp feel they can seek help and draw strength from my admission.
“After committing to recovery I cannot believe that I have found myself back in the grip of gambling addiction but this disease is not cured with a finite course of treatment. You are an addict for life and through my commitment to the 12-step recovery programme, I am confident I can stay on top of this disease one day at a time.
“I am eternally grateful to the club for its unwavering support, both seen and unseen. I have spoken to my management team and players and they have been great and they understand the reason for me speaking out today. It is my intention to atone through openness, honesty and togetherness.
“I look forward to a future founded on truth and commitment to recovery and it is my wish that anyone who feels vulnerable, helpless or hopeless in the grip of this silent yet destructive disease can come forward and seek help.”
Fair play to BrianRice, seems like a genuine football guy and always very complimentary of Rangers
I know, BB but these are crimes against self.Unless you actually kill somebody, financial crimes often carry harsher sentences than physical violence, in proper courts of law as well, not just SFA kangaroo courts
To be replaced by Vaping companiesGambling sponsors will go the way of the tobacco sponsors, it'll not be long before an outright ban.