Peterborough director of football Barry Fry charged with alleged betting offences
Wednesday 12 December 2018 19:39, UK
Peterborough United’s director of football Barry Fry has been charged by the FA for alleged betting offences.
The charge relates to matches or competitions during the 2017/18 season and Fry has until December 20 to respond.
Fry has been at Peterborough since 1996, when he became chairman-manager of the club, before taking up a Director of Football role in 2005.
He was succeeded as chairman by Darragh MacAnthony 12 years ago.
An FA spokesperson said: "Barry Fry, Peterborough United's Director of Football, has been charged for misconduct in relation to betting.
"It is alleged that he placed bets on the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of, or occurrence in, football matches or competitions during the 2017/18 season in breach of FA Rule E8. He has until 6pm on 20 December 2018 to respond to the charge."
Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony described the development as a "storm in a teacup."
MacAnthony tweeted: "Myself & club fully behind Barry on this. Storm in a teacup & will be resolved & full facts revealed once his hearing happens and finishes etc. Trust me on that."
Sky Bet League One promotion challengers Peterborough, meanwhile, issued a brief statement on the club's official website.
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It said: "Peterborough United Football Club can confirm that Director of Football Barry Fry has been charged by the FA in relation to betting offences.
"The football club are working closely with the Football Association on this matter. The club will make no further comment at this time."
But it is as a manager where he has risen to prominence during two spells with Barnet, as well as stints at Southend, Birmingham and Peterborough.
