The head of football operations at Reading FC allegedly committed 95 betting offenses over a period of almost two years. [Image: Shutterstock.com]

The English Football Association (FA) has charged Mark Bowen, the head of football operations at Reading FC, with gambling rules violations for allegedly betting on matches 95 times. The FA outlined the alleged offenses, which occurred between April 2022 and January 2024, on Friday.

does not believe that the 60-year-old placed bets on games in which his team was playing

Officials, coaches, and players involved in teams in England’s professional leagues are not allowed to place soccer bets. The FA does not believe that the 60-year-old placed bets on games in which his team was playing.

The former Wales player is the latest high-profile individual under scrutiny for betting offenses. Brentford striker Ivan Toney completed an eight-month suspension in January and Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is nearing the end of his ten-month ban.

Bowen has until June 7 to issue a response to the allegations.