Stephen Maguire and Jamie Burnett questioned by police over betting allegations
A Strathclyde Police spokesman said: 'Our economic crime unit can confirm that two men, aged 28 and 33, have been detained and are assisting Strathclyde Police with their inquiries into the alleged irregular betting pattern associated with the snooker match involving Stephen Maguire and Jamie Burnett.
The first-round match, which was subject to investigations by World Snooker and the Gambling Commission, was won 9-3 by Maguire.
Maguire beat his fellow Scot after Burnett failed to pot a black ball that would have reduced his arrears to 8-4.
Before the match, World Snooker was contacted by bookmakers reporting suspicious betting patterns on the outcome.
They said there was heavy gambling on a 9-3 scoreline - provoking suspicion from bookmakers.
Both men strenously denied any wrongdoing, and have pledged to co-operate with any investigations.
[quote=“tipptops*”]Stephen Maguire and Jamie Burnett questioned by police over betting allegations
A Strathclyde Police spokesman said: 'Our economic crime unit can confirm that two men, aged 28 and 33, have been detained and are assisting Strathclyde Police with their inquiries into the alleged irregular betting pattern associated with the snooker match involving Stephen Maguire and Jamie Burnett.
The first-round match, which was subject to investigations by World Snooker and the Gambling Commission, was won 9-3 by Maguire.
Maguire beat his fellow Scot after Burnett failed to pot a black ball that would have reduced his arrears to 8-4.
Before the match, World Snooker was contacted by bookmakers reporting suspicious betting patterns on the outcome.
They said there was heavy gambling on a 9-3 scoreline - provoking suspicion from bookmakers.
Both men strenously denied any wrongdoing, and have pledged to co-operate with any investigations.[/quote]
stephen maguire always struck me as an alright sort. The demise of snooker halls in this country saddens me. Spawell gone now.
Ronnie is going to be using a purple cue from now, starting at the Masters next week.[/quote]
ronnie is a great bet for the world championship. i’m led to believe that his old fella is due for release shortly and ronnie will want to win the world championship with his old fella in attendance. this is exactly the motivation this genius needs to keep his focus. i’ve watched him carefully this year and hes definitely playing with more consistency. I’ll be lumping on once the above is confirmed:thumbsup:
I have been a huge fan of snooker since I was knee-high, which was shoulder-high for the rest of you, and without a doubt Ronnie O’Sullivan has been the best player I have ever seen take up a cue. He is also tremendously entertaining even if he is playing a very defensive game.
[quote=“Bandage”]He’s a scumbag cunt, that’s what he is. He’s the type of Cockney geezah you’d expect to turn up at Ally Pally for the fake darts. Oh wait.
What’s that, Ronnie? You’re 17-8 down in a frame and missed an easy blue so you walked off and conceded the match.
Cunt.[/quote]
I used hold an opinion similar to that about him, and there is that element to him granted, but I think what he offers in terms of pure talent on the snooker table is a sight to behold sometimes and should be recognised as such.
[quote=“Bandage”]He’s a scumbag cunt, that’s what he is. He’s the type of Cockney geezah you’d expect to turn up at Ally Pally for the fake darts. Oh wait.
What’s that, Ronnie? You’re 17-8 down in a frame and missed an easy blue so you walked off and conceded the match.
Cunt.[/quote]
Fairly bad form to make fun of someone with a medical condition.
[quote=“Bandage”]He’s a scumbag cunt, that’s what he is. He’s the type of Cockney geezah you’d expect to turn up at Ally Pally for the fake darts. Oh wait.
What’s that, Ronnie? You’re 17-8 down in a frame and missed an easy blue so you walked off and conceded the match.
Cunt.[/quote]
in fairness, the lad has’nt had it easy. he also suffers from depression. ronnie o’sullivan is a legend:thumbsup:
. i have heard that barney also may be suffering from depression (not confirmed). if this is so it may explain his ‘dummy out of the pram’ performances in latter times. if this is so i was too hard on him in the PDC thread.
. i have heard that barney also may be suffering from depression (not confirmed). if this is so it may explain his ‘dummy out of the pram’ performances in latter times. if this is so i was too hard on him in the PDC thread.