Apologies if already asked , is he a bear ? seems a genuine nice guy and always talks us up. Of course that could just mean he's knowledgeable and a decent bloke but i've got a suspicious he has leanings to us.
Brian Rice - Gambling notice of complaint
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See tbh if anything it makes more sense. Bookies pay the SPFL , the SPFL stamp out bookies losing money through insider tips etc. They both win, i never used to understand why the rule was there unless betting on own team. However as mentioned players have contacts throughout the game and could make arrangements with other players to split winnings etc, realistically bottom 6 teams could probably make more than their weekly wage in some cases. Studied addiction for a a few years now and must admit gambling is getting quite bad for myself, rather ironically
No.
I think he is probably Celtic - but maybe more aligned to Hibs after playing and coaching there.
He is a football man though. That is clear.
He is from Whitburn - and went to St Kents.
Useless fact - but when Rice was at Nottingham Forest (under Cloughy), there was another player there from Whitburn. Terry Wilson.
I think he had to pack in early due to injury.
Some decent football people from Whitburn.
Rice
Terry Wilson
Stevie Gray (who played for Aberdeen) went to Whitburn Academy)
Danny Lennon
Trevor Smith I think (Dunfermline).
And of course........
John Lambie.
I think he had to pack in early due to injury.
Some decent football people from Whitburn.
Rice
Terry Wilson
Stevie Gray (who played for Aberdeen) went to Whitburn Academy)
Danny Lennon
Trevor Smith I think (Dunfermline).
And of course........
John Lambie.
Yes,just keep away from football.i suppose he,Joey Barton et all would reckon they know a bit about the game.thing is I doubt anyone employed in the game would have the beating of a bookie.there is a reason why they set up bookmakers.because it's a money spinner
Killie Bear
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It's help he needs not punishment. There are far bigger and more serious issues that the SFA should be addressing but appear to be unwilling tackle properly. Good luck to Brian Rice
backbarbear
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wish him all the best,it isnt an easy addiction to beat
otherworld0101
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Class words from SG in the paper today giving support to Brian.
Dumfriesbear
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There will be very few clubs where the background staff including Media people are not betting.
Scotland11
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Leagues sponsored by bookies. Cups sponsored by bookies. Teams sponsored by bookies. Football on TV presented by bookies. Podcasts and papers with adverts from bookies.
As long as you are not betting on games your team is involved in, let it go.
If self reporting your gambling problems brings you a ban, how does that help the issue?
Like most things in relation to football in Scotland, we are way behind the times.
As long as you are not betting on games your team is involved in, let it go.
If self reporting your gambling problems brings you a ban, how does that help the issue?
Like most things in relation to football in Scotland, we are way behind the times.
skaillbear
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So say the they let him off with it because he admitted it, then the precedent is set.
Next week thumb or whoever comes out and says he has a problem and he is seeking help, would you have been asking for him to be let off also?
Rules are rules, daft or not, could just bet on the horses or dogs instead if you they gamble.
skaillbear
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I dont doubt it, but as long as they dont bet on football then thats no problem
Scotland11
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I'm not suggesting we let people off with the rules. I think the rules need changed.
Really, there is no harm from betting on games not involving your team. So you might know people involved in the game, so do lots of non-players.
Re Griffiths, if he has been betting on football, so what? It's not a crime. I'd rather we won the league playing our enemies at their strongest than because they are missing games for putting on a few bets.
I think that the rule itself is the problem. If you administar punishment for it for one, it must be done for all. I agree with you're point though.
ScotiaPapac
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Surely he just needs to make reference to some vague, unspecified mental health issue to escape punishment? It worked for Leigh Griffiths.
skaillbear
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but it is a breach of the rules.
i wouldnt be against a rule change in future but this rule was adopted for a reason
Where were all these people when Ian Black or Joey Barton needed support ?
skaillbear
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exactly!!
they were all desperate to see if they had bet on our games.
See the Scottish Game Toxic thread for further reference
Scotland11
Active Member
To clarify, I agree, until rules are changed, they need to be enforced. I'm just saying I don't believe the existing rules are fit for purpose and would like to see a change.
