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Wigan Athletic Situation Get Worse by Sanusiaderoju12(m): 2:14pm On Jul 03, 2020 |
LATICS LEAK EFL chairman Rick Parry secretly filmed telling Wigan Athletic fan that administration was ‘linked with bet in Philippines’ EFL chairman Rick Parry has been secretly filmed suggesting Wigan Athletic’s administration could be linked to ‘a bet in the Philippines on them being relegated’. The Latics became the first club since the coronavirus pandemic to enter administration, leaving them facing a 12-point deduction . If the points deduction applies this season then there is real possibility of them being relegated to League One. Administrators intend to investigate how Wigan ended up in this situation despite changing ownership a month ago. The club were sold from one Hong Kong-based business to another. Until recently they were both owned by the same person, businessman Dr Choi Chiu Fai Stanley. Chinese businessman, Au Yeung Wai Kay, recently replaced Dr Choi as majority shareholder of Next Leader Fund, who took over control of the club from International Entertainment Corporation (IEC). A Wigan fan, who lives near to Parry, managed to speak to the EFL chairman about the club’s situation as he returned home. A clip of the conversation was then posted on Twitter. Parry was heard on camera saying: “There are all sorts of rumours. There’s rumours that there is a bet in the Philippines on them being relegated because the previous owner has got gambling interest in the Philippines.” The EFL confirmed they were aware of the video on social media and released a statement. It read: “The EFL is aware of a video of its chairman posted on social media this evening that discusses recent developments at Wigan Athletic. “It was part of a much wider and impromptu discussion he was having with a Wigan supporter he does not know but who lives in the same area. “The private conversation focused around the events of the last 24-48 hours, how the EFL can assist and what happens next. The various rumours and reports that have been circulating throughout today were also discussed. “Whilst the chairman was unaware he was being filmed, he was happy to engage in the debate and appreciates this is a concerning and challenging time for all those associated with the club.” source https://talksport.com/football/efl/726263/efl-rick-parry-filmed-wigan-administration-linked-bet/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=talksportfacebook&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR3Ver8NC_sygZW2UADrJ24-Y7QRx56_sboLb75mtlEbGkTm9YXQSLpkSvo#Echobox=1593770497 |
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