The FA has charged Mr.Burgess with two counts due to him betting on the outcome of matches that he played while at Rushden & Diamonds.

It is asserted that the games were played last season against Mansfield on the 28th February 2009 and versus Kidderminster Harriers on the 15th November 2008 and that both games were at Nene Park and ended in a 1-0 loss for Diamonds.

Mansfield Town were familiar with the accusations previously of him signing the loan from Luton Town.

A club representative declared: “We were aware of this prior to Andrew joining us”.

“We have spoken to Andrew about the matter and the charges are being refuted. We don’t anticipate any issues arising as a result of this.”

“All players at Mansfield Town Football Club are aware of the rules and regulations when it comes to betting on football matches.”