Ryan Bowman: Striker banned for 42 months for placing 6,397 bets

“This is a most serious case which includes a number of egregious examples of breaches of The FA Rules against betting,” the independent regulatory commission’s written reasons said.

Bowman placed eight bets against Shrewsbury, with three while he played the entirety of the match.

He placed another six spot bets on himself to score during games.

In total, 351 of the bets included games in competitions that Exeter and Shrewsbury participated in. He also placed 87 bets on his own clubs, 47 involving Shrewsbury.

A Cheltenham statement said they were aware he was under investigation by the FA when he signed for them in July 2024.

“The full extent of the offences was not known until October, when charges were brought under the FA’s betting regulations,” the statement said.

“Club officials supported Ryan through what has been a difficult time for him and despite his departure from Cheltenham Town this summer, again we would like to place on record our thanks to him and wish him and his family all the best for the future.”