McGlynn admits betting probe involvement

GARETH McGLYNN last night confirmed he is the subject of an FAI disciplinary hearing into betting allegations which was postponed yesterday morning.

McGlynn, who scored for his current club Bohemians in a 4-2 win at Drogheda United on Friday night, expressed ignorance of the full extent of the rules, pointing out he had not betted on games involving his own team. He claimed to have made “small bets” on four matches, Cork City v Wexford Youths in August 2008, Dundalk v Sligo Rovers, St Pat’s v Bray, both in May 2009 and Kildare v Longford in June 2009.

McGlynn said he was “disappointed” the FAI went public yesterday, claiming a hearing into the matter will not take place until April 16.