Pilley family to remain as Blues custodians as club owner awaits sentencing for fraud

Andy Pilley, 52, has been remanded in custody since last Friday’s court hearing found him guilty of all charges conferred relating to multi-million fraud at his energy business, BES Utilities.

INTEREST: Jamie Pilley, son of Andy, is expected to assume the stewardship of Waterford FC. Pic: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Jamie Pilley, son of convicted fraudster Andy, is expected to assume the stewardship of Waterford FC as the family strive to maintain their interest in the Irish club despite the Chairman’s looming prison sentence.

Mitch Cowling, who was Chairman under the previous owner Richard Forrest, has publicly declared his intention in local English media to purchase the club amid the damning verdict – while reinstating former manager Marc Bircham – but no sale is anticipated.