Academy boss raises betting fears

Published : 01 Oct 2009 18:39:06

Fulham academy boss Huw Jennings admits he has seen spies from Far East betting syndicates at youth games. The Premier League has written to clubs warning that illegal betting syndicates are targeting academy matches. "We have seen (these) people and, along with other clubs, contacted the league and informed them," the ex-Premier League youth boss told 5 live Sport. "If we get involved in gambling on events involving youth, it's a really, really serious state of affairs." Earlier .... read more