In 2012, English football was rocked by the biggest match-fixing operation to hit these shores in recent times. An Asian syndicate had infiltrated the Conference South with players being offered vast sums of money to help rig games and net millions of pounds for the fixers. Loyal fans attending matches were oblivious to the fact that outcomes had been predetermined. The remarkable story of how this syndicate was able to take hold of the national sport is told to us by a man who not only played in many of these games, but went to jail for helping to fix them - Moses Swaibu.

Fixed breaks new ground as Moses Swaibu becomes the first player ever to write openly about how he helped to fix games, revealing exactly what happens on the pitch when a match is being manipulated. He also exposes how the criminal gangs operate, how young professional players are targeted and groomed and the threats of violence that are used to keep them in check. Offering a fascinating insight into the ugly side of the beautiful game, it's a sporting autobiography like none ever written before.

Insider account of a football match-fixing scandal, from former professional footballer - and convicted fixer - Moses Swaibu.

About the Author
Moses Swaibu is a former professional footballer who played for Crystal Palace and Lincoln City as well as clubs including Bromley, Sutton and Whitehaven. In 2013, he was jailed for his part in a match-fixing scam which rocked English footballer. Since his release from prison, he has made it his mission to warn other young players against the perils of match-fixing. He is working with FIFA and other sporting organisation to tackle the problem which has been described as an 'epidemic'. He is currently working with the BBC on a podcast serialisation of his story.


Book Information
ISBN 9781789468441
Author Moses Swaibu
Format Hardback
Page Count 288
Imprint John Blake Publishing Ltd
Publisher John Blake Publishing Ltd