FINN HARPS PLAYER Ryan Rainey has been suspended from ‘all football-related activity’ for six months due to breaching betting regulations.
The FAI confirmed the news in a statement released this morning.
The breaches are linked to games in the League of Ireland and FAI Cup across the 2021-24 period, along with ‘a significant numbers of bets placed on football worldwide’.
“Following the conclusion of a disciplinary process, Ryan Rainey, player at Finn Harps FC has been suspended from all football-related activity for a period of six months for breaching the FAI Disciplinary Regulations relating to betting.
“These breaches are connected to a number of League of Ireland and Men’s FAI Cup games between 2021-2024 and a significant number of bets placed on football worldwide in 2024. The sanction was imposed by an Independent Disciplinary Committee following a disciplinary hearing and the FAI acknowledges their decision.
“All individuals involved in football are urged to familiarise themselves with the FAI Disciplinary Regulations relating to betting as set out in the FAI Governance Handbook and are encouraged to reach out to the FAI for additional information if they wish.”
Ryan Rainey has also released a statement through the PFAI:
“My name is Ryan Rainey and I have a gambling addiction. I am also a young man who grew up wanting nothing more than to play football. I realised my dream but that reality struck.
“The constant stream of gambling adverts, the spare time and desire for stimulation while watching matches on television meant I developed an addiction which overtook common sense and led me down a path I now sincerely regret.
“While I fully acknowledge that I broke the FAI’s rules on betting on any matches, I stress that I did not bet on a match in which I was involved. I fully respect the integrity of the game and would not involve myself in any action that would threaten that.
“However, I also realise that the betting rules are in place for a reason and that I breached them. That is on me and I accept full responsibility.
“I also accept the ban I have received and will not be appealing it. My intention is to seek treatment for my addiction and to return to football after my suspension as a better person and player.
“I hope that my experience assists in reform of gambling advertising which targets young men like me and is doing huge damage.
“Finally, I would like to thank Finn Harps and the PFA Ireland for the support they
have shown to me over this difficult period.”
Finn Harps player handed six-month ban for breaching betting rules
FINN HARPS PLAYER Ryan Rainey has been suspended from ‘all football-related activity’ for six months due to breaching betting regulations.
The FAI confirmed the news in a statement released this morning.
The breaches are linked to games in the League of Ireland and FAI Cup across the 2021-24 period, along with ‘a significant numbers of bets placed on football worldwide’.
The full FAI statement reads:
“Following the conclusion of a disciplinary process, Ryan Rainey, player at Finn Harps FC has been suspended from all football-related activity for a period of six months for breaching the FAI Disciplinary Regulations relating to betting.
“These breaches are connected to a number of League of Ireland and Men’s FAI Cup games between 2021-2024 and a significant number of bets placed on football worldwide in 2024. The sanction was imposed by an Independent Disciplinary Committee following a disciplinary hearing and the FAI acknowledges their decision.
“All individuals involved in football are urged to familiarise themselves with the FAI Disciplinary Regulations relating to betting as set out in the FAI Governance Handbook and are encouraged to reach out to the FAI for additional information if they wish.”
Ryan Rainey has also released a statement through the PFAI:
“My name is Ryan Rainey and I have a gambling addiction. I am also a young man who grew up wanting nothing more than to play football. I realised my dream but that reality struck.
“The constant stream of gambling adverts, the spare time and desire for stimulation while watching matches on television meant I developed an addiction which overtook common sense and led me down a path I now sincerely regret.
“While I fully acknowledge that I broke the FAI’s rules on betting on any matches, I stress that I did not bet on a match in which I was involved. I fully respect the integrity of the game and would not involve myself in any action that would threaten that.
“However, I also realise that the betting rules are in place for a reason and that I breached them. That is on me and I accept full responsibility.
“I also accept the ban I have received and will not be appealing it. My intention is to seek treatment for my addiction and to return to football after my suspension as a better person and player.
“I hope that my experience assists in reform of gambling advertising which targets young men like me and is doing huge damage.
“Finally, I would like to thank Finn Harps and the PFA Ireland for the support they
have shown to me over this difficult period.”
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