Brighton owner Tony Bloom faces questions over allegations he bet on his own teams

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Brighton Football Club Owner Accused of Betting on Own Team: FA Under Pressure

Billionaire owner Tony Bloom, known in the industry as "The Lizard," is facing a storm over allegations that he bet on his own team. According to claims made by former business partners and whistleblowers, Bloom allegedly placed bets on Brighton & Hove Albion FC matches through a frontman.

This alleged breach of Football Association (FA) rules has sparked calls for an investigation into the football governing body's lax policies on betting. MPs such as Clive Efford have demanded that the FA take action, saying: "Severe sanctions have been imposed on players for gambling on matches and owners are covered by the same rules so this cannot be ignored."

Bloom denies all allegations, stating in a statement through Brighton FC: "I can categorically assure our supporters that I have not placed bets on any Brighton & Hove Albion matches since becoming the owner of the club in 2009." He claims to follow strict conditions under an FA policy introduced in 2014, which prevents him from betting on his own team's matches.

However, a former business partner has claimed that Bloom owes him £250 million as part of the alleged syndicate. A high court claim has been filed against Bloom by this individual, alleging mismanagement and breach of contract.

The allegations have raised concerns about the potential for widespread corruption in the football industry. The FA has faced criticism for its perceived lack of oversight on betting activities among club owners and officials.
 
I don't get why they're making such a big deal out of this. I mean, if it was anyone else, like some shady character from Russia or China, everyone would be all over it... 🤔 But Tony Bloom is just some rich guy with connections in the football world? It's not like he's trying to manipulate the game for his own gain. And yeah, maybe there are lax policies on betting and that's what needs to change, but do we really need to make a mountain out of a molehill here? 🤷‍♂️ I'm just waiting to see if anyone actually comes forward with any concrete evidence... 💼
 
🤔 I'm not surprised to hear this, seems like every season there's a new scandal rockin' the Premier League. Owners gettin' cozy with bookies is just part of the game, you know? 🤑 It's all about makin' that extra cash, but at what cost? If Bloom is really innocent, which I hope he is 🤞, then maybe the FA should take a closer look at their rules and make 'em stricter. Can't have owners bettin' on their own team's games and gettin' away with it, that just ain't right 😒.
 
I mean, it's like, what's new, right? Betting scandal at Brighton FC? It sounds like something out of a soap opera 🤯. I remember watching this show 'Coronation Street' back in the day, and there was always some shady dealings going on with the local bookies. Anyway, back to this - it's just not right that these billionaires think they can get away with betting on their own teams. What's next? Betting on who'll be the next England manager? 🤔 It's like the FA is supposed to be looking out for the fans' interests, but it seems like they're more worried about keeping their friends happy. I guess we should be glad that some MPs are speaking up and demanding action... but still, this whole thing just reeks of corruption. And £250 million owed by Bloom? That's some serious cash, dude 💸
 
🚨💸 I'm like, totally shocked by these allegations against Tony Bloom. I mean, can you believe that someone with so much power could be accused of breaking the rules? It's not just about him, though - it's about the whole football industry being compromised. I've been following Brighton & Hove Albion FC for years, and the thought of their owner putting his own team in harm's way is gut-wrenching.

I'm all for accountability, but let's be real, the FA has gotta do better than just saying "we're looking into it." There needs to be some serious consequences for people who break the rules. And what about all the other club owners out there? Are they doing the same thing and just hoping to fly under the radar?

It's like, we need to get to the bottom of this and make sure that everyone is held accountable. I'm not saying Tony Bloom is guilty or anything (although he does owe someone £250 million...), but it's time for some serious scrutiny. The whole football world is watching, and we deserve better than a frontman trying to cover up his tracks. 💔👀
 
I'M REALLY SHOOK BY THIS ALLEGATION!!! IT'S CRAZY TO THINK THAT SOMEONE IN SUCH A POSITION OF POWER COULD BET ON THEIR OWN TEAM!!!! THE FA NEEDS TO STEP UP AND Investigate This ASAP!!!! 🚨💸 I MEAN, IF IT WAS A PLAYER WHO GAMBLED ON MATCHES, THEY'D BE PUNISHED TO THE HILT!!! WHY SHOULD OWNERS GET A FREE PASS???? The £250 MILLION DEBT CLAIM IS JUST THE ICING ON THE CAKE!!!
 
🤔 seems like a lot of money at stake... £250 million is crazy 💸 if it's true that bloom owes someone this much, then his denials don't add up 🙅‍♂️ FA needs to take this seriously and not just brush it off as some 'minor' infraction ⚽️
 
omg this is getting so outta hand 🤯 tony bloom's reputation is going down the drain and it's not fair to him either 🤷‍♂️ i mean, if there's even a shred of truth to these allegations then he's got some serious explaining to do 💸 but at the same time, what about all the other rich owners who might be doing the same thing? shouldn't we be looking into that too? 🤑 the fa needs to get its act together and make sure they're not just covering up for their buddies 🙄
 
🤔 This scandal is like a Pandora's box - one minute you're talking about Tony Bloom, the next you're questioning the entire system. I mean, if he's guilty, and he is following those rules from 2014, then what else is being swept under the rug? 🤑 It's like the FA is saying "it's okay to break the rules as long as you've got deep pockets." The fact that MPs are calling for severe sanctions on him but not on other owners who might be doing the same thing is just laughable. 🙄 We need more transparency and accountability in our sports governing bodies, or else we'll keep seeing this kind of shady behavior. 💸
 
Wow 🤯, £250 million is a lot of cash! Interesting that Bloom's former business partner claims he owes him that kind of money, it sounds like a major score 🤑. But if the allegations are true, it's not just about Bloom, it's about the whole system, how can we trust the FA to keep things fair? 🤔
 
omg u think bloom is guilty 4 shoo? i mean ppl say he did bet on his own team but den again ppl r quick 2 believe all allegations without checking the facts 🤑

if bloom says he didn't bet on his own team since 2009 then we gotta believe him or at least wait for a trial to figure out what's goin on. it's not like he's the 1st billionaire owner to do this kinda thing 💸

the fa rules r pretty clear but maybe they need 2 get stricter about enforcein them? if bloom did bet on his team then that's bad news, but we shouldn't jump 2 conclusions just yet 🤔
 
I'm so worried about these allegations! My kid is starting to get into sports, and I want him to look up to his favorite players as role models 🤕. If the owner is really involved in betting, it's not just a gray area anymore - it's a clear breach of trust with the fans. And what if there's more going on behind the scenes? It's like, we need better accountability and oversight from the FA to ensure everything is above board 💯. My kid would be totally disappointed if he found out his hero was involved in something shady 😔.
 
This is getting out of hand 🤯! I mean, I know some people are gonna say it's not a big deal, but come on, it's like, you can't just bet on your own team's games? It's like if someone bet on their own company's stock or something. It doesn't sit right with me. And now there's all these allegations about corruption in the football industry... 🚨 I'm not saying Tony Bloom is definitely guilty, but the FA needs to do some serious digging and maybe re-examine those rules they put in place back in 2014. 💼
 
I'm totally with Tony Bloom on this one... I mean, who hasn't bet on their own team's matches at some point? It's not like it's a huge deal or anything. And let's be real, if the FA is going to crack down on players for betting on games, they should really start looking at the actual owners and their frontmen too... I mean, where's the line drawn here? And another thing, £250 million is just a drop in the bucket compared to what the Premier League makes from all those TV rights deals. It's not like Bloom is going to get away scot-free or anything. The FA needs to focus on more pressing issues, like refereeing consistency and stadium safety... 🤑
 
🤔 This just doesn't sit right with me... a billionaire owns a team, and he's got all these loopholes to avoid getting caught? 🤑 It's like, if it's good enough for the players, why not the owners? We need more transparency in our sports governing bodies. I mean, what's next? Owners betting on other teams too? 🤯 The FA needs to step up their game and set some real boundaries here... 💪
 
😱 just heard about Tony Bloom's alleged betting scandal and it makes me wanna lose all my savings on Brighton FC 🤦‍♂️ like how can a billionaire owner just get away with this? 🤑 apparently, he's got some serious nerve claiming to follow the rules since 2014... meanwhile, his former business partner is taking him to high court for £250 million and it looks super shady 💸 FA's lax policies on betting are the real issue here 👎 can't wait to see how this one plays out 🤔
 
omg what's going on with Brighton FC?? 😱 like who else could do such a thing? 💸 I'm all for Tony Bloom owning the team but not at the expense of the game itself! 🤷‍♀️ he needs to be held accountable, you feel? 🤔
 
just saw that tony bloom's getting slammed for allegedly bettin on his own team 🤯 i mean, u gotta wonder how much clout he's got if he can just waltz in there and start makin moves without anyone checkin their numbers... FA needs to step up the oversight game ASAP ⏰
 
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