The former Oldham Manager and Ex Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has been charged by the FA over bets allegedly placed while he was part-owner of non-league Salford.
In a statement the FA said: “Paul Scholes has been charged with misconduct in relation to The FA’s Betting Rules.
“It is alleged he placed 140 bets on football matches, contrary to FA Rule E8, between 17 August 2015 and 12 January 2019.
“He has until 26 April 2019 to respond to the charge.”
Scholes became a part-owner of Salford in 2014 alongside former United players Gary and Phil Neville, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt.
He joined Oldham Athletic as their manager in February remaining At Boundary Park just 44 days before resigning
