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Waterford town FC owner jailed for 13 years

Andy Pilley, who also owns Fleetwood Town, was found guilty of two counts of running a business with the intention of defrauding creditors, one count of false representation and one account of retaining criminal property

Andy Pilley, Waterford FC owner. Picture: Waterford FC

Waterford Town FC owner Andy Pilley has been sentenced to 13 years in prison.

Pilley, who also owns Fleetwood Town, was found guilty of two counts of running a business with the intention of defrauding creditors, one count of false representation and one account of retaining criminal property.

He was sentenced at Preston crown court today following his conviction in May after an eight-month long trial.

Pilley and his business partners were found to be ...