Man United Legend charged with misconduct by FA over betting

Former England midfielder and Manchesyter United legend en charged with misconduct in relation to the Football Association’s betting rules, the governing body has announced.

The charge relates to bets allegedly placed between August 17, 2015, and January 12, 2019, when Scholes was part-owner of non-league side Salford City but before his appointment as Oldham Manager

“Paul Scholes has been charged with misconduct in relation to The FA’s Betting Rules,” the FA statement read.

“It is alleged he placed 140 bets on football matches, contrary to FA Rule E8, between 17 August 2015 and 12 January 2019.“He has until 26 April 2019 to respond to the charge.”

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FA alleges Paul Scholes placed 140 bets on football matches between 17 August 2015 and 12 January 2019 – before being appointed by Oldham but while a Salford City part-owner https://t.co/mGNhoxU59o

— Rob Harris (@RobHarris) April 16, 2019

So as he was part owner he broke the rules. That’s the case as a friend of mine is a club official and he knows he can’t bet.
But my question is this – clubs like @FCUnitedMcr are ‘fan-owned’, so are all part owners therefore also breaking rules?

— James (@JediAvenger10) April 16, 2019

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— Kevin Kelly (@kevinkelly14) April 16, 2019