Donegal's footballers won't face any disciplinary action following Jim McGuinness' revelation that they relieved bookmakers of a few quid following their memorable 2014 All-Ireland SFC semi-final victory over Dublin.

In his autobiography, due to be released next week, the All-Ireland winning manager recalled how confidence was high in their camp ahead of the penultimate stage clash against "invincible" Dublin  and that the players backed themselves at odds of 10/1.

"Our boys had us backed to beat Dublin. We were available at 10/1. They had a few hundred euro on themselves," he writes in 'Until Victory Always'.

The Irish Independent reports that the GAA frowns on players betting on games in which they are participating - but there is no rule forbidding it.

Last year, the GAA and GPA launched guidelines on gambling: "As a player, mentor, or official with a unique insight into team selection, tactics, form, or insider information, the best recommendation is to never bet on a competition your team is involved in.

"Legislation in Ireland (Republic) and Northern Ireland outlines severe consequences relating to any potential match-fixing or abuse of insider knowledge, with penalties including a fine and/or imprisonment."

"Within the GAA, match-fixing or improperly influencing the outcome of a game for your financial gain or another's could fall under 'Misconduct considered to have discredited the Association' dealt with under Rule 7.2(e) in the Official Guide 2013."

A GPA survey of over 2,000 members last year revealed that seven per cent believed that a gambling problem existed within their own squad, while 23 per cent believed that gambling problems prevailed in the wider playing community.

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