[george ivan]

One thing is for sure this betting probe is a very unpleasant and embarrassing affair for the club and its supporters particularly after the positive news we had regarding season ticket sales for next season (apparently we have already sold 600). Regarding the betting there are some very negative rumors going round and whilst you obviously cant believe everything you hear I have a feeling that what Neilhag posted earlier on the lines of this being the tip of the iceberg could be crucial certainly there is still a huge deficit between what the bookies said they had taken on the game (£281,000) and what the players had allegedly bet (some £10,000) this even allowing for the £20,000 they normally take on division 2 games still leaves in my eyes £250,000 unaccounted for. I only hope any further investigations don't yield any more bad news for the club. I was disappointed and could not understand the stance that Jimmy took when discussing Cav in the LET when the FA rules are clear and straightforward in relation to players betting on matches. I honestly hope this all thing has a positive outcome for the sake of all the loyal stanley supporters who deserve better.