Aldershot's head of recruitment given ban for betting

Aldershot Town's head of recruitment Jamie Hedges has been charged after breaking the FA's gambling rules.

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Jamie Hedges has been given a two-month ban and fined £850 [Rex Features]

Aldershot Town's head of recruitment Jamie Hedges has been charged after breaking the FA's gambling rules.

As a result he has been given a two-month ban from football with immediate effect and handed an £850 fine.

Aldershot detailed the 25-year-old had placed 2,523 bets placed on football matches between 2 January 2020 and 5 May 2025.

In response to the charge, the Shots said they "will be giving Jamie all the support he needs".

Hedges joined the club in 2023 having previously worked under first-team manager Tommy Widdrington at Bristol Rovers.

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