AFC Wimbledon manager Wally Downes has been suspended by the League One club after he was charged by the Football Association over bets placed on games.
The 58-year-old has been in charge of the Wombles since December 2018, he managed to avoid relegation to League Two in the summer, however this season they currently sit 22nd in the League One table.
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The club statement read: “Club manager Wally Downes has been suspended from first team duties pending further notice.
“The club has been informed that Wally has been charged by the FA for Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 8 bets placed on football matches between 30 November 2013 and 12 July 2019.
“Given the seriousness of this breach in FA regulations, the club has decided to suspend Wally with immediate effect, giving time for the club and Dons Trust boards to look at the allegations more closely and make a further announcement in due course.
“Saturday’s match with Peterborough United will be managed by Glyn Hodges and the coaching staff.”
After learning of the news, fans took to give their reaction with many mocking his actions – see those tweets on the next page.
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