OSMAN FOYO has been handed a five-month suspension for 252 breaches of betting rules.
The AFC Wimbledon star admitted to the breaches and has also been handed a cash fine.
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Osman Foyo has been punished for breaching betting rulesCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
Foyo, 21, made the bets on matches between October 2023 and March 2025
The FA confirmed his ban with a statement on social media.
It read: “An independent Regulatory Commission has sanctioned AFC Wimbledon’s Osman Foyo for breaches of The FA’s betting rules.
“It was alleged that the player breached FA Rule E8 252 times by placing bets on football matches between 29 October 2023 and 28 March 2025, and Osman Foyo subsequently admitted the charge.
“The Regulatory Commission imposed a £1,000 fine and five-month suspension from all football and football-related activity following a hearing.
“One month will be served immediately, with the suspension running up to and including 2 November 2025, and four months are suspended until 2 April 2027 pending any further breaches of The FA’s betting rules.
“The Regulatory Commission’s written reasons for its decisions will be published in due course.”
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“Apologies for the slight moment of excitement for you Plymouth fans, only to find out you’re behind.”
But the blunders were not done there as The Tykes then made it 2-0.
When Adam Phillips doubled their lead, Sky Sports accidentally made a score correction on the vidiprinter to say it was still 1-0.
They were then forced to hilariously correct the correction.
Warren handled it like a pro, brilliantly saying: “I think the vidiprinter might still be on holiday, lying on a lounger with a couple of pina coladas.”
There were no errors in the second-half as Barnsley won 3-1.
ANTHONY HARTIGAN was once taught a tough lesson at Wembley by Tottenham “beast” Victor Wanyama as a skinny 17-year-old.
But the Barnet captain is hoping to put that and all his EFL experience to good use as the Bees return to League Two on Saturday after a seven-year absence when they host Fleetwood.
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Anthony Hartigan tried his best to get the ball of Tottenham’s Victor Wanyama in 2018
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Hartigan, 25, clocked 118 appearances in League One for AFC Wimbledon and another 20 for Newport (on loan) and Mansfield in League Two before dropping into non-league with Barnet.
And he has also played at Wembley twice — including taking on Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs in 2018 with the Dons while their new stadium was being built.
He told SunSport: “We got drawn away against Tottenham in the FA Cup so I had a unique chance to play at Wembley. It was an incredible experience to take on Premier League stars live on TV.
“I was only 17 and it was my breakthrough year. I’d only made my senior debut that season so to be walking out under the arch alongside the likes of Harry Kane was surreal.
“I was up against Alli and Wanyama. I’ve got a photo of me trying to get the ball off Wanyama, which is funny because I’m like a skinny little boy and he was just a beast! I didn’t stand a chance!
“Our manager Neal Ardley told us the next morning, ‘That’s the standard you must reach if you want to make it to the top.’
“They just do everything so well technically, tactically, physically and mentally. It’s frightening how big a gap it is from our level.”
Luke Hartigan has found a new home with Barnet where he has returned to the EFL
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Anthony Hartigan also faced Arsenal and Eddie Nketiah in the Carabao Cup
Hartigan was also on the losing side in the 2021 League Two play-off final with Newport when they were beaten after extra-time by Morecambe.
Not only was the day soiled by the result but the crowd number was limited to only 9,083 because of Covid restrictions.
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Hartigan feels he has unfinished business in the EFL, having played regularly for the Dons.
But when he joined Mansfield three years ago, a shoulder injury wrecked his first season there before he was loaned for a year to Barnet, a move he made permanent last July.
However, he has found a home at the Hertfordshire club, starting 89 of his 90 league appearances — and winning the National League title in May.
Now he cannot wait to get his EFL career motoring again with the Bees.
He said: “I had a bit of bad luck going to Manfield. It was the right club for me at the wrong time — but Barnet has definitely proved to be the right team at the right time.
“I’ve excelled here because there are good people around me, I’m getting games under my belt again and the whole environment has been excellent.
“We don’t fear the jump into League Two because this team deserves to be here.
“On a personal level I want to reach the highest level I can and enjoy my football. I’m enjoying my journey with Barnet.”
