Monday, December 09, 2013
Players arrested amid claims that top games this season have been rigged
Blackburn striker DJ Campbell is the biggest name yet to be arrested in the match-fixing scandal that has rocked English football.
Blackburn confirmed on Monday that 32-year-old Campbell, who has played in the Premier League with Birmingham, Blackpool and QPR, is one of six men arrested.
Five of the six - including Campbell - have been bailed until April next year.
A club statement read: 'Following reports in today's national media, Blackburn Rovers can confirm that striker DJ Campbell has been arrested. The club will be making no further comment on what is now an ongoing legal matter.'
Part of the investigation is focusing on Campbell's booking for a tackle on Ipswich's Aaron Cresswell in the Championship match last Tuesday.
Blackburn confirmed on Monday that 32-year-old Campbell, who has played in the Premier League with Birmingham, Blackpool and QPR, is one of six men arrested.
Five of the six - including Campbell - have been bailed until April next year.
A club statement read: 'Following reports in today's national media, Blackburn Rovers can confirm that striker DJ Campbell has been arrested. The club will be making no further comment on what is now an ongoing legal matter.'
Part of the investigation is focusing on Campbell's booking for a tackle on Ipswich's Aaron Cresswell in the Championship match last Tuesday.
