Irish fingerprints on Arsenal’s shock defeat to Fleetwood Town

The Irish Times · Irlanda · Prensahace 18 horas

It could be an unforgettable few weeks for Fleetwood Town’s ownership after they shocked Premier League champions Arsenal, winning in a penalty shoot-out in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night to advance to the quarter-finals. Fleetwood have an Irish link with Waterford FC, who will play in the FAI Cup final against Derry City on Sunday week, part of Fleetwood’s multi-club model The Willows 96 Holdings Limited.

Things have not always been plain sailing in that partnership as in 2023, the former owner of the company, Andrew Pilley, was convicted of fraud and sentenced to 13 years in prison. Forced to resign as director, he relinquished control to his son Jamie in 2024.

Earlier this year, Jamie Pilley reaffirmed his commitment to Waterford, who are reliant on Fleetwood financially. They lost €944,944 in 2025, despite Fleetwood writing off €1.5 million the Irish club owed it, according to reporting from journalist…

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