English football bribery scandal

The 1905 English football bribery scandal was an event of corruption that surfaced at the conclusion of the 1904-05 football season. It centred on the accusations that Manchester City player Billy Meredith had been offered bribes to purposely lose their final league match of the season against Aston Villa.

English football bribery scandal

The 1905 English football bribery scandal was an event of corruption that surfaced at the conclusion of the 1904-05 football season. It centred on the accusations that Manchester City player Billy Meredith had been offered bribes to purposely lose their final league match of the season against Aston Villa.