FAI: We’ll continue working to eradicate match-fixing

The FAI yesterday vowed to continue working with the authorities to counteract what they describe as the biggest threat to the game — match-fixing.

While English football was last night bristling from their latest betting scandal, thoughts were turning closer to home to avoid a repeat of last season’s incident that saw Longford Town player Colm James struck with an 18-month ban after the FAI found him guilty of breaching FAI Rules associated with match integrity.

Moreover, Airtricity League Director Fran Gavin revealed afterwards that their investigation into the incident led them to conclude that a sophisticated overseas betting ring had engaged in an attempt to fix matches.