The Hull fan says that an undercover (ie:not in a steward vest I guess) security officer approached him to tell him to stop using his phone or he'd be ejected from the ground.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49312316
He says all he did was send the odd message to friends. The EFL has now apologised for any offence caused and here's their "explanation."
Leaving aside my instinctive reaction - great, and ban anyone taking a selfie during the game as well. However seemingly, this is something to do with match betting, and the ownership and access to match data, but I really see it as a matter of principle - and this is a bloody cheek. Exactly what do they own and where does it stop?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49312316
He says all he did was send the odd message to friends. The EFL has now apologised for any offence caused and here's their "explanation."
Which raises more questions than it answers. Apparently Comsec have the job of enforcing the "Football Data Co's" rights as the authorised data collection agents at matches."The Comsec scout spotting programme is managed by Football Data Co in collaboration with the league and its clubs," said an EFL spokesman.
"Access is provided at matches for Comsec representatives to operate and identify potential infringements.
"On initial review of this particular incident all procedures and protocols were followed, but clearly there is still some work to be done to ensure these checks are conducted appropriately and sensitively.
"It's never the intention to offend and for that Football Data Co and the League offer its apologies to the supporter affected by this random spot check."
Leaving aside my instinctive reaction - great, and ban anyone taking a selfie during the game as well. However seemingly, this is something to do with match betting, and the ownership and access to match data, but I really see it as a matter of principle - and this is a bloody cheek. Exactly what do they own and where does it stop?