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Robbie Copeland

Dougie Imrie charged as Morton boss one of FOURTEEN cited by SFA over alleged betting offences

Dougie Imrie is among 14 players and coaches in the Scottish lower leagues who have been served with notices of complaint for alleged breaches of SFA betting rules.

Morton boss Imrie and Cove Rangers No.2 Gordon Young have been cited by the SFA compliance officer for a range of offences between 2011 and 2021.

The first of Imrie's six charges dates back to 2011 when he was a player at Hamilton Accies.

The 14 people cited include five current Elgin City players as well as Arbroath's Gavin Swankie, Inverness Caley Thistle 's Shane Sutherland, and stars from Albion Rovers, Stirling Albion, Deveronvale, Threave Rovers and Strathspey Thistle.

A Morton statement reads: "Greenock Morton can today confirm that it has received a notice of complaint from the Scottish FA Compliance Officer relating to alleged historic breaches of it’s gambling rules by our First Team Manager, Dougie Imrie.

"The notice relates to incidents between 2011 and 2019 while Dougie was a player.

"The club and Dougie have cooperated fully with the SFA throughout the investigation and will continue to do so. Dougie will be providing written submissions in response to the Notice in the coming days.

"Dougie will have the full backing and support of the Greenock Morton Board during this process."

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