The new betting rules have today been put in force by the FA.
The new rules cover the top eight divisions in England - from the Premier League down to the Southern League Division 1, a tier below Hereford United.
The rules prevent players, managers, club staff, and match officials from betting on any football related activity worldwide - from actual games to managerial appointments. The ban doesn't just include football staff, but anyone classed as a club employee from cleaners to bar staff, and matchday staff who receive any payment.
Darren Bailey, The FA’s Director of Football Governance and Regulation, said: “The FA constantly evaluates its rules and regulations in consultation across English football to ensure they meet the needs of the modern game.
"This betting rule change to encompass all aspects of world football provides a simple, clear and straightforward message to all participants concerned, on where the line is drawn.
"It is important to stress the rules form only one part of our overall framework for the regulation of betting and maintaining the integrity of the English game.
"In addition to the monitoring of betting markets throughout the world, we continue to build on previous education programmes and communicate with all levels of the game.
"In doing so, we will further stress the collective responsibility that all those involved have in upholding the integrity of football in England."