This afternoon at Preston Crown Court, Fleetwood Town Owner Andy Pilley was found guilty of fraud charges in relation to allegations of mis-selling energy supplies
Pilley has been found guilty on all counts of the charges facing him.
The jury reached a unanimous verdict in this eight month trial and the 52 year old has been remanded in custody to await sentence.
The case has been adjourned until Tuesday May 23 to fix a date for sentencing.
Pilley, was found guilty of two counts of running a business with the intention of defrauding creditors, one count of false representation and one count of being concerned with the retention of criminal property.
Mr Pilley’s sister, Michelle Davidson, 49, of Holmefield Avenue, Cleveleys, Lee Qualter, 52, of Holmefield Avenue, Cleveleys, and Joel Chapman, 38, of Kingston Road, Willerby, Yorkshire, were also charged with a number of offences relating to fraud.
They have been found guilty of some of the charges against them, but acquitted of others.
These defendants have been bailed until the court hearing on Tuesday.
In a statement from Fleetwood Town FC it says:
Fleetwood Town Football Club acknowledges the verdict in the court case involving club Chairman, Andy Pilley.
The Chairman would like to reassure supporters the club will continue to operate as normal. Today’s verdicts will not affect the running or future of Fleetwood Town Football Club.
The club is already in talks with the EFL regarding the next steps and will be making no further comment at this time.
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