Fleetwood Town issue statement after owner found guilty of fraud
The trial judge has indicated that he would be sent to prison
Fleetwood Town have issued a statement after their owner Andy Pilley was found guilty of multiple counts of fraud.
The charges again him all relate to his company, BES Utilities, where it was alleged that he mis-sold energy supplies.
A jury at Preston Crown Court reached a verdict late on Friday afternoon, where he was found guilty of all charges including 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 has been remanded into custody until sentencing.
In a statement, the club have said it is "business as usual", and management were due to meet last night to discuss he situation.
The statement also clarifies, "We’d like to reassure supporters charges are solely brought against Andy Pilley and not Fleetwood Town Football Club or any of the businesses attached to the group.
"Talks have already taken place with the EFL and an announcement regarding the next step will be made in due course."
The 52 year old has been involved with Fleetwood Town since 2004, and also owns irish side Waterford FC.