Tag: Scottish football
Gambling rife in football?
August 21, 2013
BBC – Former international striker Kevin Kyle says gambling on football games is widespread among Scottish players. Kyle’s claims follow the Scottish FA’s notice of complaint against Rangers’ Ian Black for allegedly breaching regulations on football betting. “It’s just the culture we are in,” the free agent, 32, told BBC Scotland. “Gambling is rife within football. “If you go into any football team in Scotland, the majority of players will be putting on coupons each week.” Kyle, who played with Black at Rangers and Hearts as well as having spells at Kilmarnock, Coventry and Sunderland, admits to having had a…