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Ex-football boss's relief after investigation dropped

Ex-football boss's relief after investigation dropped
World Sports · 04:33:43 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Former football club owner Robert Smethurst has expressed relief after an investigation into his affairs was dropped. Smethurst, who bought Macclesfield Town out of insolvency in 2020, faced scrutiny but the probe has now been concluded without further action. The development brings an end to a period of uncertainty for the businessman and the club.

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