Ryan Brown Suspended for Gambling Violations

Recent Club & Suspension: Ryan Brown, formerly of Cheltenham, has received a three-and-a-half-year ban from football, effective from March 2025 until September 2028, confirmed by the Football Association.

Betting Pattern & Duration: Over an eight-year period, Brown placed a total of 6,397 bets, with a significant increase in recent years:

December 2020 – July 2021: ~2,600 bets
August 2021 – July 2023: ~3,100 bets
Often placing 5 to 10 wagers daily.
Circumstances & Admission: Brown admitted to placing these bets but maintained he did not bet on outcomes he could influence, such as throwing games or feigning plays.

Clubs & Departure: He played for various teams including Cheltenham, Shrewsbury, and Exeter. Cheltenham parted ways with him amicably, acknowledging his wrongdoing but supporting him through the difficult period.