Ivan Toney has spoken out following his eight-month ban for breaching betting rules, criticising the FA for their handling of his case.
The Brentford striker was handed the ban in May, having been found guilty of 232 breaches, alongside a £50,000 fine for breaking FA's betting rules. The breaches dated back to 2017, with the first occurring when he was on loan at Scunthorpe from Newcastle United.
The charges were first reported in November, with the 27-year-old claiming that this cost him his place in England's World Cup squad, which was announced that month. Toney, who scored 20 Premier League goals in 33 games this season, was speaking for the first time following his ban, revealing his frustration at the 'spiteful' nature of proceedings.
