I know the desperate stages players can reach through gambling and it’s why the SFA should deal with the problem much more sensitively.

They like to put a line on every Saturday but so does everyone. It’s part of the culture in Britain, not just football.The betting companies see sponsorship of football as a very valuable asset to them in terms of marketing and they are keen to be associated with sport. Meanwhile, a gambling ­counsellor revealed he has worked with a Scottish club where a player was stealing jewellery and phones from the dressing room to get cash for gambling. The sports authorities are under increasing pressure over the amount of money received from betting firms, who sponsor clubs and competitions, as issues around gambling continue to plague the game. The question of corruption with regard to betting is a very serious matter, but it should be separated from the sponsorship issue.

Celtic began the second half with Olivier Tebily on for Johan Mjallby, changing to a three-man defence line. Barton’s banishment looks set to finish his career and Twaddle has enormous sympathy for a player he believes is being used to set a example.

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