Rooneys Da up to no good (but not in the same way as his son)

danniemcq

Wayne Rooney's father arrested in SPL betting probe
England arrived in Podgorica this afternoon with the build-up for Friday’s pivotal euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro overshadowed by the arrest of Wayne Rooney’s father and uncle.

By Jeremy Wilson, in Podgorica
2:25PM BST 06 Oct 2011
Wayne Rooney Snr, the England striker's father, and Richie Rooney were among nine men held this morning, along with Motherwell midfielder Steve Jennings as part of an investigation into suspicious betting activity in a Scottish Premier League match.
Rooney is in the England squad for tomorrow’s game and his current state of mind is sure to dominate questioning at a press conference later this afternoon involving manager Fabio Capello and captain John Terry.
England need only a point against Montenegro to be sure of winning Group G and qualifying for the European Championship finals in Poland and Ukraine next summer.
In a statement, SFA chief executive Stewart Regan said Jennings and Rooney’s father and uncle had been arrested following "extensive enquiries" into alleged betting irregularities during the SPL game between Motherwell and Hearts on Dec 14, 2010.
During the match Jennings, who had already been booked, was shown a straight red card for foul and abusive language aimed at referee Stevie O'Reilly late in the 2-1 home defeat.
The 26-year-old, who is from Liverpool and joined Motherwell from Tranmere two years ago, has denied any wrongdoing.
Regan said: "It is important to stress that the evidence gathered throughout this thorough period of investigation has involved only one Scottish match.
Motherwell FC are aware of the situation and will issue a response in due course."
Merseyside Police, who carried out the arrests, said: "Detectives have today executed warrants at 10 addresses across Merseyside and Glasgow and arrested nine men as part of an investigation into suspicious betting activity.
"The arrests are the culmination of a joint operation with the Gambling Commission and the nine who have been arrested for conspiracy to defraud are being interviewed by detectives.
"Those arrested are a 29-year-old from Bootle, a 48-year-old from West Derby, a 54-year-old from Norris Green, a 26-year-old from Croxteth, a 22-year-old from Kirkdale, a 31-year-old from Litherland, a 68-year-old from Fazakerley, a 36-year-old from Kirkby and a 26-year-old from Glasgow."

from the telegraph website

Now thats a bit crazy, with all the scrutiny on footy these days for people to make such amatuer mistakes (new account with a 500 quid bet on a red card). Especially when that pay off woulda been 5 grand (i know there were other bets too but it can't have added up to to much)

danniemcq

Sorry i realised that the above story has no mention of the 500 quid bet, i got the story in an email and wanted to verfify online but couldn't find exact article but here is the email text

Football betting scandal: Wayne Rooney's dad nicked EXCLUSIVE
Published 12:29 06/10/11 By Paul Byrne

Wayne Rooney’s father was arrested today in connection with an alleged football betting scam.The Manchester United striker's uncle Richie, 54, was also detained by police.
The two men were among nine who were detained by police in Merseyside and Glasgow. It is understood Wayne Rooney senior, 48, was arrested at his home in the West Derby area of Liverpool.
The development comes after a nine month investigation into the sending off of Motherwell midfielder Steve Jennings, 26. The former Tranmere Rovers player was also arrested in connection with the betting probe today.

Scottish FA release statement
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The Kirkby-born footballer was arrested by Merseyside police on behalf of the Gambling Commission at his home in Glasgow. He was one of nine people arrested, the other eight being detained at addresses on Merseyside.
After being booked for a foul early on in the game Jennings was shown a straight red card for putting his hand on referee Stevie O’Reilly and arguing when a penalty appeal was turned down in the 83rd minute of the SPL clash.
Jennings is alleged to have asked O’Reilly when he was going to stop “cheating” Motherwell.But questions were raised by bookies when it emerged that several bets were made on a player being sent off including a £500 gamble placed through a new account opened in Liverpool at 10/1 odds.
Two members of the Association of British Bookmakers, including online betting company Blue Square, reported concerns the day after the match.
In a statement SFA chief executive Stewart Regan attributed the information to the Gambling Commission and said the arrest follows “extensive inquiries” into alleged betting irregularities at a Scottish Premier League match.
Mr Regan added: “While the investigation involves several other individuals outside Scotland, it is important to stress that the evidence gathered throughout this thorough period of investigation has involved only one Scottish match.
“Motherwell FC are aware of the situation and will issue a response in due course.
“The Scottish FA will make no further comment at this stage.
”Merseyside Police said: “Detectives have today executed warrants at 10 addresses across Merseyside and Glasgow and arrested nine men as part of an investigation into suspicious betting activity.
“The arrests are the culmination of a joint operation with the Gambling Commission and the nine who have been arrested for conspiracy to defraud are being interviewed by detectives.
“Those arrested are a 29-year-old from Bootle, a 48-year-old from West Derby, a 54-year-old from Norris Green, a 26-year-old from Croxteth, a 22-year-old from Kirkdale, a 31-year-old from Litherland, a 68-year-old from Fazakerley, a 36-year-old from Kirkby and a 26-year-old from Glasgow.
“The investigation relates to a match between Motherwell and Hearts on December 14 2010.”

Grayditch

Doesn't Rooney make five grand a second or something. Does he not get on with his Da?

John Terry's Da is caught selling coke and his Ma caught shoplifting. It's a wonder Rooney and Terry turned out to be such model citizens. Fair play.

Chucky the tree

Don't think it's that amteurish really. Unless one of them admits to it, it's very difficult to prove.

danniemcq

Grayditch wrote: »

Doesn't Rooney make five grand a second or something. Does he not get on with his Da?

John Terry's Da is caught selling coke and his Ma caught shoplifting. It's a wonder Rooney and Terry turned out to be such model citizens. Fair play.

not sure if serious......

jaykay74

This is serious. Donut serious.

SEPT 23 1989

Well it would explain Rooneys poor form this season

That_Guy

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

Well it would explain Rooneys poor form this season

Still watching last year's Premier League? :pac:

ROCKMAN

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

Well it would explain Rooneys poor form this season

Top Scorers


Barclays Premier League Top Scorers

Rooney Man Utd 9
Aguero Man City 8
Dzeko Man City 6
Agbonlahor Aston Villa 4
Ba Newcastle 4
Lampard Chelsea 4
Suarez Liverpool 4
Adebayor Tottenham 3
Best Newcastle 3
Di Santo Wigan 3
Fletcher Wolverhampton 3
Johnson Fulham 3
Klasnic Bolton 3
Long West Brom 3
Nani Man Utd 3


League goals only.

Yeah fu*king terrible :rolleyes:

danniemcq

i think you need a sarcasm detector

greendom

I think he was being ironic. Wasn't he ?

mike65

The goals have dried up though......hmmmmm.

Your Airbag

Won't somebody think of the children.

ROCKMAN

Your Airbag wrote: »

Won't somebody think of the children.

His team mates will be alright .....

danniemcq

Your Airbag wrote: »

Won't somebody think of the children.

what about the grannys?

newballsplease

bamboozling wrote: »

I've no time for swindlers, stealers and cheats. I hope he is prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Awful thing to do.

Oh please you dont start again....

do i have to include your After Hours thread again?!!

:rolleyes:

ItsAWindUp

This amuses me.

Crazy Horse 6

Not surprised in the least. This sort of greed is rampant in the game i'd say.

Broxi_Bear_Eire

I think the Police must feel they have a case the boy Jennings was arrested last year after a game with hearts where it's alleged there was strange betting in the score of the game and Jennings getting sent off. I don't know if there is footage anywhere but if there is it will show Jennings swearing at the Ref and to be honest a lot of People at the time wondered why he reacted the way he did.

Oh and in case it hasn't been posted Jennings is a scouser so you never know he may know the Rooney's

3hn2givr7mx1sc

bamboozling wrote: »

I've no time for swindlers, stealers and cheats. I hope he is prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Awful thing to do.

Oh God, how ever will the bookies get the money back?

Crazy Horse 6 wrote: »

Not surprised in the least. This sort of greed is rampant in the game i'd say.

What game is Rooney's Da in, exactly?

mike65

Fixing events in games?

ballsymchugh

Broxi_Bear_Eire wrote: »

I think the Police must feel they have a case the boy Jennings was arrested last year after a game with hearts where it's alleged there was strange betting in the score of the game and Jennings getting sent off. I don't know if there is footage anywhere but if there is it will show Jennings swearing at the Ref and to be honest a lot of People at the time wondered why he reacted the way he did.

Oh and in case it hasn't been posted Jennings is a scouser so you never know he may know the Rooney's

just showed the clip of the sending off on sky news. he was already on a yellow card with a few minutes left in the game when he started giving abuse to the ref. extremely dodgy looking alright!

Crazy Horse 6

Interesting that his Uncle is involved also. Seems the whole Rooney family is used to walking on the wrong side of the law.

jaykay74

Scousers up to no good. Thats odd. :pac:

Davidth88

I saw the sending off also on the news

Totally suspect , he chases after the ref effing and blinding at him


What a bunch of morons

Lando Griffin

Grayditch wrote: »

Doesn't Rooney make five grand a second or something. Does he not get on with his Da?

It probably not for the money, more the excitement on realising that your bet has won. Its hard enough to predict a win let alone a handicap score, I cannot imagine the excitement Mr. Rooney and co must have felt when the alleged player was just about to get his red card.

fryup

Grayditch wrote: »

Doesn't Rooney make five grand a second or something. Does he not get on with his Da?

can't understand it either...surely he's loaded as it is

Degag

Out of respect for his son, Wayne Rooney's dad has said that he will not be making any comment about his arrest until after England's 1-1 draw with Montenegro tonight.

ItsAWindUp

baz2009 wrote: »

Oh God, how ever will the bookies get the money back?

Why are you defending this?

3hn2givr7mx1sc

ItsAWindUp wrote: »

Why are you defending this?

I'm not defending it. It's a bad thing to do, sad to see match-fixing(to an extent) coming in in the UK, but it's not as if he swindled some poor unsuspecting Liverpudlian out of a few grand, it was a bookies, ffs.

ItsAWindUp

baz2009 wrote: »

I'm not defending it. It's a bad thing to do, sad to see match-fixing(to an extent) coming in in the UK, but it's not as if he swindled some poor unsuspecting Liverpudlian out of a few grand, it was a bookies, ffs.

So if I stole from Trocaire and not a smaller local charity it would be okay?

3hn2givr7mx1sc

ItsAWindUp wrote: »

So if I stole from Trocaire and not a smaller local charity it would be okay?

Are you honestly comparing a charity to a bookies?

Degag

baz2009 wrote: »

Are you honestly comparing a charity to a bookies?

A bookies is a business just like any other.

ItsAWindUp

baz2009 wrote: »

Are you honestly comparing a charity to a bookies?

Are you honestly defending the effective robbery of a business?

3hn2givr7mx1sc

Degag wrote: »

A bookies is a business just like any other.

Whose business is the taking and giving out of money. They know there's a big enough chance of something like this happening.

ItsAWindUp wrote: »

Are you honestly defending the effective robbery of a business?

Show me where I said what they did was okay.

ItsAWindUp

baz2009 wrote: »

Whose business is the taking and giving out of money. They know there's a big enough chance of something like this happening.


Show me where I said what they did was okay.

"Oh God, how will the bookies ever get it back", clearly sarcasm and belittling the thievery of Rooneys father.

What, and because they tak in and give out lots of money it makes it okay?

3hn2givr7mx1sc

ItsAWindUp wrote: »

"Oh God, how will the bookies ever get it back", clearly sarcasm and belittling the thievery of Rooneys father.

What, and because they tak in and give out lots of money it makes it okay?

No, I was actually belittling the "Oh won't someone think of the children" type response from the 'Boozler with a hint of sarcasm.

Again, with the putting words into my posts. They're in that game so they obviously know the risks involved, whereas, let's be honest here, a charity wouldn't expect to be robbed.

Guy:Incognito

Lando Griffin wrote: »

It probably not for the money, more the excitement on realising that your bet has won. Its hard enough to predict a win let alone a handicap score, I cannot imagine the excitement Mr. Rooney and co must have felt when the alleged player was just about to get his red card.

Exitement of a bet he knew he was going to win cos it was a fix?

3hn2givr7mx1sc

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Exitement of a bet he knew he was going to win cos it was a fix?

TBF, I'd be excited if I knew I was about to win a few grand, fix or not!:P

ItsAWindUp

baz2009 wrote: »

No, I was actually belittling the "Oh won't someone think of the children" type response from the 'Boozler with a hint of sarcasm.

Again, with the putting words into my posts. They're in that game so they obviously know the risks involved, whereas, let's be honest here, a charity wouldn't expect to be robbed.

Even if they know the risks involved, does that make it okay?

ItsAWindUp

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Exitement of a bet he knew he was going to win cos it was a fix?

I hope he feels as excited about being locked up! Imagine the target that Wayne Rooney's old man would become in the big house:P

3hn2givr7mx1sc

ItsAWindUp wrote: »

Even if they know the risks involved, does that make it okay?

I've already said it doesn't.
I'm still waiting for you tell me where I said it was.

ItsAWindUp

baz2009 wrote: »

I've already said it doesn't.
I'm still waiting for you tell me where I said it was.

You are indirectly defending the act by belittling the victim.

Reganio 2

ItsAWindUp wrote: »

You are indirectly defending the act by belittling the victim.

In fairness some bloke on the internet in a different country whether he supports it the crime or dosn't makes f'all difference. So the last page has been a total waste. He never said he supported it if you read his posts, its called trying to have a laugh, I just hope you are doing your nickname.

Anyway not 1 comment about the Rooney red card last night? Wonder how much the dad made off of that

Jax Teller

Wonder how much they had on Rooney to be sent off last night

ricero

my new fifa 12 game was broke so i decided to call rooneys da hes good at fixing games :rolleyes:

flahavaj

ricero wrote: »

my new fifa 12 game was broke so i decided to call rooneys da hes good at fixing games :rolleyes:

He didn't fix the game.....;)

Mont

Rooney must be the tightest git of all time if his family have to resort to this

jaykay74

The quality of jokes around this story is the most disappointing aspect of it for me.