Wildling: My Autobiography

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Cherry Red Books Middlesex County Football League 2013–2014 season: All competitions: Player's appearances – McIndoe Michael". McIndoe grew up in a culture of drugs and gang warfare that meant he was carrying a knife at the age of 12. Following the alleged fraud in 2012, McIndoe went bankrupt in 2015, claiming that he had no money or bank accounts. Michael McIndoe’s playing career took in more than 500 matches with 10 English clubs before he decided, at the age of 31, that he wanted to find new adventures away from football.

However, speaking publicly for the first time since then, the footballer denied ever running any kind of illegal scheme, although he did admit he had taken money from friends in football and other associates. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you.That was when Paul Merson, a former England international battling his own demons, paid him a visit and, unofficially, became his mentor. He has an extensive background in being part of some massive clubs in England as a player and has also proven that he can commit fully to guiding teams through transitioning and challenging periods as a manager, based on his impact at Gretna. This was despite a lavish lifestyle with multiple properties, expensive cars and a nightclub in London’s West End. Alongside the date of the transfer, the clubs involved and the transfer fee, it also displays the market value of the player at the time of the transfer. We have decided we do not wish to answer any questions or give any interviews and, to be fair, we would not have time even had we wanted to,” he replied, via text message.

McIndoe has been accused of being “the mastermind behind the biggest case of fraud to hit the British game” and, if that sounds dramatic, this is how his own autobiography describes the allegations that, by his own admission, have left a permanent stain on his reputation. McIndoe secured pre-season friendlies against Oldham Athletic, AFC Telford United and Hertford Town. I humbly apologise,” McIndoe said in 2017, addressing the people who lost money, adding that he was usually “meticulous” about paying back debts.While playing for Doncaster Rovers he set a record scoring ten penalties which was more than any player in the English Football League in the 2005/06 season.

When he took the job, he made it clear to Gretna’s board of directors that he would not be doing any interviews whatsoever, even if the questions were purely about football and club matters. They went on to have a successful campaign, winning the FA Trophy at Villa Park against Stevenage [14] and finishing third in the Conference. Known for his crossing, technical ability and speed, he was a proven goalscorer at every level including League Cup goals against Premier League clubs Manchester City, Arsenal and Aston Villa. In December 2017, Scotland Yard completely cleared McIndoe in relation to the allegation in the national newspapers. It is a new look and a new start and, for the time being, he has no desire to be reminded about what has gone before.The following year he was given the PFA Division Three Player of the Year again, this time playing for Division Three champions, Doncaster Rovers. All that can really be said for certain is that McIndoe remains one of football’s more controversial characters and, judging by the early evidence, it might be that he suits management more than his opponents would care to admit. As with any other financial investigation, the prosecution – and defence – cases will hinge on what can be proven and it is forensic accountants who set about amassing that evidence.

City are yet to win in the league this season and have taken just two points from a possible 27 so far.It is a long list of players, including many former team-mates, who were reported to have been stung by the man who is now trying to reinvent himself as a first-time manager at Gretna 2008 FC in the fifth tier of Scottish football. He and his coaching staff left Gretna 2008 on 24 April 2023 to manage in the higher divisions of Scottish football.