Hamilton Accies

***BigKev*** · 13-10-2017 03:11 PM

http://www.hamiltonacciesfc.co.uk/club-statement-2/

Hamilton Academical FC have been the target of an elaborate fraud resulting in the loss of a substantial sum of monies.

The Police Service Scotland and our Bank are working closely with the club conducting a criminal investigation to pursue those individuals responsible.

At this point it is imperative that we remain calm and work together as we go through one of the most difficult situations we have faced as a club.

In the interim, the Directors intend to inject funds to meet the club’s ongoing obligations until the investigation is complete to ensure continuity.

It is our intention to host a media briefing to go into more detail when the initial legal and banking investigations reveal the facts. This will allow us to give full disclosure of the event.

No further comment will be made at this time as the Police investigation continues.

Les Gray

Chairman

Wonder what's happened here?

**MWHIBBIES** · 13-10-2017 03:15 PM

Similar thing happened to Rangers when they payed 1.75 million for Joe Garner

**Future17** · 13-10-2017 03:25 PM

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http://www.hamiltonacciesfc.co.uk/club-statement-2/

Hamilton Academical FC have been the target of an elaborate fraud resulting in the loss of a substantial sum of monies.

The Police Service Scotland and our Bank are working closely with the club conducting a criminal investigation to pursue those individuals responsible.

At this point it is imperative that we remain calm and work together as we go through one of the most difficult situations we have faced as a club.

In the interim, the Directors intend to inject funds to meet the club’s ongoing obligations until the investigation is complete to ensure continuity.

It is our intention to host a media briefing to go into more detail when the initial legal and banking investigations reveal the facts. This will allow us to give full disclosure of the event.

No further comment will be made at this time as the Police investigation continues.

Les Gray

Chairman

Wonder what's happened here?

There was a warning issues about these scams being used against football clubs recently.

From memory, I think it related to incorrect bank details being provided for payment of legitimate costs.

It wouldn't need to be a spectacular sum to cause a club like Hamilton (or most Scottish clubs) some real difficulties.

Hope they get the cash back but they'll never catch the perpetrator.

**~~Firestarter~~** · 13-10-2017 04:26 PM

What's actually happened?

***Golden Bear*** · 13-10-2017 04:31 PM

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What's actually happened?

They've not actually said yet but it must be quite embarrassing for Les Gray as I think he was once one of Scotland's top cops.

**~~Firestarter~~** · 13-10-2017 04:35 PM

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They've not actually said yet but it must be quite embarrassing for Les Gray as I think he was once one of Scotland's top cops.

Thanks. Wonder why they have felt the need to go public at this stage then and never knew that about Gray, very embarrassing.

***Golden Bear*** · 13-10-2017 04:44 PM

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Thanks. Wonder why they have felt the need to go public at this stage then and never knew that about Gray, very embarrassing.

I may have been slavering (again!). Looks like this one is a different Les Gray.

**Smartie** · 13-10-2017 04:53 PM

Football clubs are pretty vulnerable to this kind of thing.

Lots of money flows through clubs, lots of cash taken on match days.

A few unscrupulous folk in certain positions and I'm sure fraud could quite easily happen (see the "Hearts Stand" thread for details about how easily a club can pocket £36k of charity money. I'm sure that this could quite easily happen the other way).

It will be very interesting to hear the detail of this one.

***Billy Whizz*** · 13-10-2017 04:56 PM

Had a wee look on Hamilton fans forum to see if they had an idea’s about this. Only comment I can see is. The fans smelt a rat a while ago, club only took cash payments and no credit card payments.

Looks like actual cash could have gone walkies!

***Carheenlea*** · 13-10-2017 04:59 PM

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I may have been slavering (again!). Looks like this one is a different Les Gray.

Was this one in Mud..?

**HoboHarry** · 13-10-2017 05:00 PM

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Was this one in Mud..?

Naw ya daftie, he's deid......

***Hibernia&Alba*** · 13-10-2017 05:00 PM

Whatever has happened, it's a huge blow to a small club like Hamilton. Hopefully it doesn't lead to long term difficulties for them.

***greenginger*** · 13-10-2017 05:01 PM

I think the plod should start by interviewing all recent visitors to the the Club , especially those with known desperation for cash and previous misdemeaners .

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41210013

**~~Fife-Hibee~~** · 13-10-2017 05:04 PM

Been scammed out of £750k seemingly 😮

***Hibernia&Alba*** · 13-10-2017 05:06 PM

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Been scammed out of £750k seemingly 😮

Wow. If true, they'll be in desperate trouble.

**hibbydog** · 13-10-2017 05:08 PM

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Similar thing happened to Rangers when they payed 1.75 million for Joe Garner

😂

***Keith_M*** · 13-10-2017 05:09 PM

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Been scammed out of £750k seemingly 😮

I can't see Hamilton surviving that.

Time for a new club called The Hamilton?

***grunt*** · 13-10-2017 05:15 PM

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There was a warning issues about these scams being used against football clubs recently.
From memory, I think it related to incorrect bank details being provided for payment of legitimate costs.

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Been scammed out of £750k seemingly 😮

That would have to be some heavy legitimate costs.
I can't see what costs they could have to pay amounting to that, unless it's over a period of time.

***Brunswickbill*** · 13-10-2017 05:27 PM

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Been scammed out of £750k seemingly 😮

STV confirmed - thought to be over £700k.

***The Spaceman*** · 13-10-2017 05:37 PM

As annoying a club they've been recently, that is awful

hopefully all Scottish Clubs/SFA themselves could bail them out given the circumstances if required/no other choices?

**~~Peevemor~~** · 13-10-2017 05:41 PM

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As annoying a club they've been recently, that is awful

hopefully all Scottish Clubs/SFA themselves could bail them out given the circumstances if required/no other choices?

Annoying? I have a lot of respect for what they've done recently on what must be a very tight budget.

***The Spaceman*** · 13-10-2017 05:45 PM

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Annoying? I have a lot of respect for what they've done recently on what must be a very tight budget.

As in relegating us? Beating us this season? That annoying. Obviously have respect for what they've done in proximity to the Old Firm, hence I hope Scottish Football bands together to support them if required.

**~~Peevemor~~** · 13-10-2017 05:47 PM

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As in relegating us? Beating us this season? That annoying. Obviously have respect for what they've done in proximity to the Old Firm, hence I hope Scottish Football bands together to support them if required.

Blaming Hamilton for our getting relegated is pushing it a bit IMO.

***The Spaceman*** · 13-10-2017 05:48 PM

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Blaming Hamilton for our getting relegated is pushing it a bit IMO.

Taking my comment far too literally.

Anyways, wish them all the very best.

**~~Peevemor~~** · 13-10-2017 05:50 PM

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Taking my comment far too literally.

Anyways, wish them all the very best.

Fair dos. Me too.

**Smartie** · 13-10-2017 05:51 PM

Hard to see how they could be scammed out of £750k though.

If it was drip, drip over a number of years then maybe - that would be bad enough, but it shouldn't threaten their existence.

If it's all in one go, how on Earth did they have £750k kicking about for someone to get their hands on?

**where'stheslope** · 13-10-2017 05:52 PM

Same thing happened at my old work, about £80,000 was supposedly embezzled by our Accountant who completely disappeared and was never caught to my knowledge.

As a new business it nearly killed us off, but we did find our feet eventually.

New Banking makes it so easy for hardened criminals to fleece unsuspecting individuals, so I just hope they get their money back, and soon enough to stay afloat!!!

**Skol** · 13-10-2017 05:54 PM

Not that I want this to happen, but if the worst does happen then one of our defeats is scrubbed from the record books !

In fact I really hope that doesnt happen.

***Bostonhibby*** · 13-10-2017 05:54 PM

In a league that often bends over to help those that abuse other people's money and trust I hope Hamilton who seem to do it the right way can find a way to survive this and get help if they need it.

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**ancient hibee** · 13-10-2017 06:07 PM

Maybe it’s not payments.It could be season ticket sales money put on deposit which turns out to be a Nigerian Prince type bank.

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