Published time: 21 Feb, 2017 13:39Edited time: 21 Feb, 2017 15:59 <\/p>\n
A gambling investigation was launched against English non-league goalkeeper Wayne Shaw after he was filmed eating a pie on camera during his teams 2-0 home defeat in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Monday. <\/p>\n
The Gambling Commission launched an investigation into a possible breach of regulations after Shaw, Sutton Uniteds reserve goalkeeper, was filmed eating a pie on the sidelines in the 83rd minute of a match with Premier League Arsenal, the BBC reported on Tuesday. <\/p>\n
Prior to the game, bookmakers had offered 8-1 odds on Shaw being filmed eating a pie during the match. <\/p>\n
The commission is investigating whether there was any irregularity in the betting market and establishing whether the operator has met its licence requirement to conduct its business with integrity. <\/p>\n
Integrity in sport is not a joke and we have opened an investigation to establish exactly what happened, said Richard Watson, the commissions enforcement and intelligence director. <\/p>\n
Shaw himself has dismissed any notions of foul play, saying after the game that it was simply banter. <\/p>\n
The reserve keeper, 46, said that he was aware of the bet, but hadnt put any money on it. <\/p>\n
I think there were a few people [who placed bets]. Obviously we [players] are not allowed to bet. I think a few mates and a few of the fans, he told the Daily Mail. <\/p>\n
Sutton and Shaw made headlines for the teams remarkable FA Cup run, which ended in the 2-0 defeat to Arsenal on Monday. <\/p>\n
Arsenal, currently fourth in the Premier League, lie 105 places above Sutton who are in 17th place in the fifth-tier National League. <\/p>\n
Suttons FA Cup exploits included unlikely wins over league opposition Wimbledon and Leeds United. <\/p>\n
The goalkeeper has captured the publics attention with his less-than-athletic appearance, weighing in at 23 stone (322lbs). <\/p>\n
He even had his picture snapped in the clubhouse bar during halftime of Mondays match. <\/p>\n
Goals from Lucas Perez and Theo Walcott sealed the win for Arsenal, although Sutton won praise for the fighting spirit they showed throughout the game. <\/p>\n
The hosts themselves came close to scoring through Jamie Collins and Roarie Deacon - who hit the crossbar with a fierce 25-yard drive in the second half. <\/p>\n
It has since been reported that the club have asked Shaw to resign and he has accepted the request. <\/p>\n
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