Sport is made for betting

Not only do the lower English leagues kick off this weekend, but also the expanded Australian competition, the thoughtfully named A-League. These games are all streamed online via Betfair and a few other UK bookies, so it's time to swot up on the form. FoxSports expert Simon Hill's A-League Preview New club Gold Coast United look very strong with Jason Culina and the unsung, ex-Hartlepool striker Joel Porter up front. League 1 in England is about the same standard as this competition, he will score goals.

Pretty dopey to get caught out by this when the agreements between Betfair and sporting authorities are very public. The player caught for betting against his own team, Grant Brebner, was lucky not to have copped a much harsher suspension.... Read the FoxSports article here Players shouldn't be betting on their own leagues... and if they must have a bet, don't do it in your own name!