FA opens investigation into alleged breach of betting regulations by Kettering manager

• Allegations relate to Liam McDonald’s time at Redditch

• They include a claim that he bet against his own team

The Football Association has opened an investigation into allegations of a breach of betting regulations by the Kettering Town manager, Liam McDonald.

The allegations are understood to be historic and relate to McDonald’s time as manager of Redditch a decade ago. They include a claim that he bet against his own team. The FA’s betting rules enforce a strict ban on any participants in the game from Step 4 upwards placing any bets on football anywhere in the world.