Bookmakers investigate suspicious betting on SPL match

The Scottish Football Association have confirmed that the Association of British Bookmakers is investigating irregular betting activity regarding the red card shown to Motherwell midfielder Steve Jennings in Tuesday night’s SPL defeat by Hearts at Fir Park.

Reports claim irregular betting patterns surrounded the dismissal of Jennings, who, after being booked by referee Stevie O’Reilly in the early stages of the game for a foul on Kevin Kyle, was shown a straight red with seven minutes remaining after O’Reilly turned down a penalty claim.