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A UK government minister has said public funds will not be used to compensate users of the failed gambling website Football Index, which imploded in March.

The company, which billed itself as a “virtual stock market” for footballers, slashed cash dividend payments in March, causing... The company, which billed itself as a “virtual stock market” for footballers, slashed cash dividend payments in March, causing... Joey D'Urso Joey D'Urso Joey D'Urso Government minister Huddleston spoke of his sympathy for users, agreed there were failings, and said steps will be taken following the Sheehan review to ensure similar things do not happen again.

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Some have played since the age of six or seven in local clubs, while others have played only a handful of matches by the age of 10 or 11, so are at a huge disadvantage, regardless of inherent ability. Whereas most boys will, by an early age, have played a significant number of hours in the park, the playground or the street, girls predominantly rely on structured playing opportunities to develop. The lucky few are pulled to one side while the rest trudge off the pitch dejected, feeling wrongly that they have let themselves and their families down.

In only their second game, AFC Oldham U10s won 3-2 in their away game against Ordsall Juniors. On Saturday, Oscar Barker and Maxwell Newton bagged the first two ...

The win comes as AFC Oldham outlines its newfound dedication to bring junior football back to the club. AFC Oldham wrote on Facebook: “The smiles on the faces of both the children and parents at the end of the game is the reason we are committed to bringing junior football back to AFC Oldham." AFC Oldham commits to junior football as U10's secure win

DANIEL DAVIS: Furious users accused the self-styled 'real money virtual stock market' of being a Ponzi scheme, and the UK Gambling Commission has been ...

Football Index enjoyed a significant presence in the public eye before their collapse. Consumers staking money on gambling is not the same as their placing money into other things, such as savings products. We have heard today anger and frustration about the genuine hardship - both financial and, of course, mental - caused by the collapse. Again, though, this idea was rejected. 'With regard to compensation, as I have said, there are procedures that we cannot move from,' he said. Government minister Nigel Huddleston has said it would not be appropriate for public funds to be used to compensate the users of Football Index, the online gambling platform which collapsed last year and left thousands of its customers with staggering financial losses.

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“And furthermore the Gambling Commission does not have any statutory powers which would enable it to offer redress for losses suffered as a result of a gambling operator collapsing.” He added: “We do not think it would be appropriate for the Government to use public funds to cover losses to individuals resulting from the collapse of a gambling company. The company was not a Ponzi scheme, according to the Gambling Commission, because it "did not need to rely on new customers to meet its obligations."

Broughton takes up the role having worked most recently with Bodø/Glimt in Norway, and has also worked as Academy manager and head of recruitment during spells ...

“The potential for on and off-field success is enormous and I look forward to working as part of a team to help the club develop and achieve sustainable success.” “The club has a prestigious history going back to the foundation of the Football League, with over 70 years in the top flight and a great standing within the local community. Blackburn Rovers is a fantastic football club and I am delighted to be joining to help deliver the vision and the strategy on behalf of the owners and board.

GREGG BROUGHTON has been appointed as the new Director of Football at Blackburn Rovers. Broughton has been Academy Director at Norwegian champions ...

Broughton holds both the Uefa Pro Licence and Football Association Technical Director qualifications. Broughton, who appeared on Episode #32 of the TGG Podcast, has been Academy Director at Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt since November 2017. GREGG BROUGHTON has been appointed as the new Director of Football at Blackburn Rovers.

In this day and age, it's more important than ever to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings in the world of football. Whether you're a diehard fan or ...

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While he was at Tottenham, Everton winger Andros Townsend was nearly in serious trouble thanks to a Football Manager.

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Government minister Nigel Huddleston has said that it would not be "appropriate" for public funds to be used to compensate former users of Football Index, ...

We have heard today anger and frustration about the genuine hardship - both financial and, of course, mental - caused by the collapse. "With regard to compensation, as I have said, there are procedures that we cannot move from," he said. "My net deposits were about £50,000," he said.

Blackburn Rovers appoint Gregg Broughton as their new director of football, ahead of the appointment of a new head coach.

"It is great to appoint a person with the wide-ranging spectrum of skills, knowledge and experience that Gregg has acquired over the last 20 years in football," chief executive Steve Waggott said. Mowbray left Rovers after five years with the club, during which he led them to promotion back to the Championship from League One as well as an eighth-placed finish last term. "The club has a prestigious history going back to the foundation of the Football League, with over 70 years in the top flight and a great standing within the local community.

Lancs Live takes a deeper look at Blackburn Rovers' latest recruit as Gregg Broughton joins as Director of Football.

Don't miss a thing from the club you love! As Director of Football, his remit will branch beyond that at Ewood Park but his core values bode well. “We were very keen to set up that recruitment as part of our overall strategy. Broughton's remit was to get young players into the first team. He credits Hatters legend Mich Hardford as a big influence on his young career. Blackburn Rovers' latest appointment had been met with optimism by the fan base.

Gregg Broughton has been appointed as Blackburn Rovers' new Sporting Director, the Championship club have confirmed. Along with their search for a new ...

With a number of issues for the club to address behind the scenes from a football perspective, it is good for them to have someone who can directly focus on that side of the club. That is a role they have now filled, with the announcement that Broughton is set to become the club’s sporting director with immediate effect. Along with their search for a new manager, which remains ongoing after the departure of Tony Mowbray at the end of the 2021/22 season, the club have been on the lookout for a new director to handle the behind the scenes football business.

A Westminster debate on the collapse of Football Index has criticised the Gambling Commission's choice to licence the product.

He said the Commission could have responded to this more promptly. We are not standing behind them now, as they are struggling to get any sort of compensation at all, although there is obviously an administration process going on.” A debate on a mandatory levy for research, education and treatment took place yesterday (7 June).

Blackburn Rovers are still searching for a head coach but have confirmed the arrival of Gregg Broughton.

“The club has a prestigious history going back to the foundation of the Football League, with over 70 years in the top flight and a great standing within the local community. However, that has now changed with Broughton officially announced by the club. on his arrival.

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And one reason why Sky Sports' Monday Night Football is a compelling watch is Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher's ability to cut through peripheral claptrap and grasp any nettles in the meadow. If Harry Kane was not offside when he was fouled, leading to England's late equaliser from the penalty spot, any chance of somebody explaining why not? But the studio analysis from Munich on Tuesday night fell short.

Nintendo's Mario fires up his aggression for his third and best outing on the football pitch, in what is a surprisingly involved footy sim.

It’s just disappointing that, once again, the longevity of a Mario sports title hinges on Nintendo’s ability to flesh out the package over the coming months. This might be seen as a negative depending on your expectations, but the trade-off is the most balanced, nuanced and outright enjoyable Mario Strikers yet. Combined with items like green shells, the learning curve is uncharacteristically high for a Mario sports title. The only other mode is Strikers Club, which was largely inactive in the review period as the online season begins at launch. Find a vantage point to charge a perfect shot and use them as clearance if anyone approaches. When you kick into a Hyper Strike, after picking up an orb and executing a minor mini-game with an oscillating meter, a cut scene launches with the scratchy art style of the cover. If you’re unfamiliar with Mario Strikers, this is a five-on-five football sim with most of the rules stripped out and Mushroom Kingdom violence switched on. With its speed and aggression, it feels closer to ice hockey most of the time – especially as the pitch is walled off with electric fences. As such, Mario Strikers: Battle League Football, a sequel to 2007’s Mario Strikers Charged on the Wii, might be approached with some hesitancy in 2022. When you first boot up Mario Strikers, there’s eight rounds of tutorials you’re encouraged to play through, covering basic movement, shooting, dodges, and charged-up tackles. Every character has a level of personality that goes well beyond any previous Mario sports title. The soundtrack of matches is punctuated with the yelps, cries, and zapped bodies of your clobbered teammates.

I'd been looking forward to Mario Strikers: Battle League Football because of the chaotic fun I remember having with Ma…

Become a supporter of Eurogamer and you can view the site completely ad-free, as well as gaining exclusive access to articles, podcasts and conversations that will bring you closer to the team, the stories, and the games we all love. And already, there's suggestion the game will recieve a roster of post-launch updates with more characters to follow. With fewer and weaker items than Charged and no Super Abilities at all, much of your time is spent slamming or skidding into opponents to wrestle control of the ball or pre-emptively take other players out. Gone are the days where a windy stadium could see a cow blown across the pitch, blocking play in the middle of a hurricane. Alongside enhancing the designs of these characters with distinctly un-football-like armour that's more NFL than Premier League, gear can also be used to plug the gaps in some stats and smooth things over so, actually, your Toad can pack a punch if you so desire. But I don't really play Mario Strikers for football, in the same way I don't really play Rocket League for football either.

Mario Strikers: Battle League Football is the latest football game in the Mushroom Kingdom universe. Here are our thoughts.

However, the lack of fleshed-out single player modes is a big disappointment, and so is only really worth the outlay if you’re willing to engage with the online multiplayer. Mario Strikers: Battle League shines the brightest during the multiplayer mode, allowing you to create your own club and team up with friends to take out opponents. Cup Battles offers you the chance to fill out your trophy room, but the difficulty is extremely low and you can reach the final of each tournament by playing just two matches. I’m a huge fan of the Mario Strikers: Battle League gameplay, with matches generally resulting in thrilling goalfests – you’re rarely going to see any boring 0-0 scorelines here. Matches start with a dramatic view of the stadium, with a cheering crowd giving it a lively atmosphere that could rival even Barcelona’s Camp Nou. Up to eight players (4 on each team) are able to play on a single system. I really appreciated this level of depth, allowing you to meddle with the balance of your team as if you were a real life football manager. Nintendo does at least offer you the option to turn off items for Quick Battles and Multiplayer, but you’re going to have to put up with them when playing through the single-player Cup Battles. I don’t personally mind this feature as it requires you to power up the move without being tackled which is incredibly difficult against a skilled opponent. Mario Strikers: Battle League is the third instalment in the series, following on from the GameCube original and the Charged sequel on Wii. But how does the new Switch entry hold up against its predecessors? These include Mario Kart favourites such as green shells, red shells, exploding Bob-oms, banana skins and even the Super Star which makes you temporarily invulnerable to tackles. But a stingy offering of single-player modes mean that this is only really worthwhile for those wanting to dive into online multiplayer.