Thursday, September 29, 2016

2nd coach in England loses job out after newspaper sting (The Associated Press)

FILE - In this July 23, 2016 file photo, Barnsley assistant head coach Tommy Wright gestures. A British newspapers investigation into alleged corruption in English football has led to second coach getting fired, it was reported on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. Two days after Sam Allardyce lost his job as England manager following an undercover operation by the Daily Telegraph, second-tier club Barnsley fired its assistant coach Tommy Wright. (Jon Buckle/PA via AP, File)

A British newspaper investigation has led to a second soccer coach getting fired in England. Two days after Sam Allardyce lost his job as England manager following an undercover operation by the Daily Telegraph, second-tier club Barnsley fired assistant coach Tommy Wright. Wright was filmed apparently accepting an envelope which the Telegraph said contained 5,000 pounds ($6,500) from a fake Asian firm to help place players at the northern club.


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