Interesting news from one of our next opponents. If he's found guilty, how will this affect Fleetwood going forward, as I assume he was been subsidising them?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-58664777Fleetwood Town's owner has appeared in court over the mis-selling of energy supply contracts and posting of fake customer comments on websites.
Andrew Pilley, of Thornton Cleveleys, has been charged in relation to alleged fraud and money-laundering.
None of the charges relate to his activities at the football club.
The 51-year-old did not enter a plea to Blackpool magistrates on Wednesday and was bailed to appear before Preston Crown Court on 20 October.
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I wrote a blog post (back when people wrote blogs, now it's twitter threads!) back in the day, which references some of the concerns people had.
Fleetwood Town can confirm Jamie Pilley has completed a takeover of the Football Club following clearance from the EFL
https://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/news/2024/may/club-jamie-pilley-new-owner/