Fleetwood Town FC chairman Andy Pilley faces prison after being found guilty of fraud charges
Lancashire football boss Andy Pilley faces significant time behind bars after being found guilty of fraud charges placed against him.
The Blackpool native was found guilty on all the charges, It included two counts of running a business with the intention of defrauding creditors, one count of false representations, and one count of being concerned with the retention of criminal property. Pilley, of Thornton-Cleveleys, has now been remanded in custody until sentence is passed, with prison time likely. A date for sentencing will be set on Tuesday, May 23.
"The Chairman would like to reassure supporters the club will continue to operate as normal. The verdicts will not affect the running or future of Fleetwood Town Football Club.
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