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Ivan Toney faces backlash from Newcastle fans as FA reveals England star bet on the Magpies to lose 11 times while still on the club's books - and he is diagnosed as a gambling addict

Football fans have slammed Ivan Toney after the Football Association today revealed the full reasoning behind his eight-month ban from the sport.

The Brentford and England striker, 27, bet on his own clubs to lose on 13 occasions and provided inside information to a friend regarding when he was starting a match.

Toney, who has been diagnosed as a gambling addict, was today labelled a 'disgrace' by furious fans who accused him of abusing his position following the bombshell report.

He drew particular ire from Newcastle United supporters as it emerged he placed bets on the club to lose 11 separate times while still under contract.