Former football club owner Robert Smethurst has expressed relief after an investigation into his affairs was dropped, according to a BBC report on November 7, 2026. Smethurst, who purchased Macclesfield Town out of insolvency in 2020, did not disclose details of the investigation. The club, based in Cheshire, England, had faced financial difficulties before his takeover.
Former Football Boss Robert Smethurst Relieved as Investigation Dropped
