I personally think the FA should have a policy against this. Cases like this bring the whole game into disrepute and it is on the official bodies to ensure propriety.

If the police are investigating a player, he or she should not be allowed to play until they are cleared. Or an independent body appointed by the FA clears them of playing.

I know some people believe that this will create a weekly parade of women accusing players of rape to win at fantasy football but like the leagues in the US show, there will still be more abusers going unpunished than those accused falsely.

Antony is an example. I believe two of the charges have been dropped, and the third is potentially looking like it should be. Yet he’s still treated as a violent rapist by fans.

Did you read the article? It clearly shows that when players don’t face consequences for reports of abuse this is what happens. They can bully or coerce victims to retract, run PR campaigns against accusers etc.

Also there is no suggestion that the first charge that came out against Antony is about to be scuppered.