Joey Barton has found himself in hot water once again, after this time being charged by the Scottish Football Association with placing 44 bets on football matches.
The SFA alleges the wagers were placed between July 1 and September 15, and Barton has until October 12 to respond with a principal hearing set for October 27.
Last month it had emerged that Barton was under investigation by the SFA and the Gambling Commission after beating on Celtic to lose heavily to Barcelona in the Champions League, although the statement from the SFA has revealed the allegations are more severe.
It reads: โDisciplinary Rule 31: In that between 1 July and 15 September 2016, both dates inclusive, you placed 44 bets upon football matches, and accordingly gambled upon football matches in contravention of Disciplinary Rule 31.โ
The 34-year-old is currently serving a club imposed suspension after he was told to stay away from the club three weeks ago after an alleged falling out at Rangers' training ground.
