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Former Livi ace could face trial over allegation he deliberately got booked in Celtic match as part of betting scam
It allegedly took place during a Premiership match six years ago
YELLOW PERIL Former Livi ace could face trial over allegation he deliberately got booked in Celtic match as part of betting scam
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A FORMER Livingston star could face trial over an allegation he deliberately got a yellow card against Celtic to help a betting scam.
Prosecutors claim Keaghan Jacobs, 35, aimed to 'assist others to cheat' while playing for Livingston against the Hoops in October 2019.
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The alleged incident took place during a Livingston match in 2019
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Keaghan Jacobs has been accused of deliberately picking up a yellow card
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They allege Conan McDiarmid, 40, had placed bets, and arranged for others to place wagers, on the midfielder receiving a booking.
Jacobs was cautioned by referee Willie Collum for a challenge on Bhoys winger Jonny Hayes in the 95th minute of the Premiership match, with Livi just seconds away from a famous 2-0 victory.
Court papers state: 'It had been arranged that Jacobs would act in a manner whereby he would receive a yellow card.'
Neither man attended a hearing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. The case against South African-born Jacobs — now at Lowland League club Gala Fairydean Rovers — was continued without plea.
Ex-Penicuik defender McDiarmid, from Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, pled not guilty via his lawyer. He faces trial later this year.
Jacobs, of Edinburgh, previously made history in 2010 by turning out for Livi against Albion Rovers alongside his triplet brothers.
He posted a message on X just last month wishing David Martindale's team good luck in the Premiership promotion playoffs.
Jacobs was also a special hospitality guest of the club at their SPFL Trust Trophy final appearance against Queen's Park at Falkirk.
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