Le Tissier in failed betting scam

Published : 03 Sep 2009 15:08:52Rss feed

Former Southampton forward Matt Le Tissier has admitted taking part in a failed spread-betting scam. In his autobiography, Taking Le Tiss, he admitted gambling on the time of the first throw-in in Southampton's 2-0 win at Wimbledon in April 1995. "I couldn't see a problem with making a few quid on the time of the first throw-in," said the 40-year-old. Le Tissier tried to kick the ball out of play, but it was kept in by Neil Shipperley, who was unaware of the bet. The former Englan.... read more