Trust board member leaves after theft scandal


By Nathan Jackson
December 8 2011

The Lincoln City Supporters Trust has confirmed that Mike Thompson is no longer a board member after relevations in Thursday's Lincolnshire Echo. The now former treasurer of the Trust pleaded guilty to stealing £42,000 from the Mukherjee Brothers' Charitable Trust.

69 year old Thompson is well known to Lincoln City fans who travel on the coaches to away games, he had been the treasurer of Lincoln City Supporters' Trust for several years and was also involved in the Mukherjee Brothers' Charitable Trust.

On Thursday morning it emerged that Thompson had pleaded guilty to a theft of £42,000 from the charity upon the death of Sibnath Mukherjee two years ago.

Although Thompson has yet to comment on the situation, Chris Ashton, Chairman of the Supporters' Trust, did speak to the Lincolnshire Echo.

"I am absolutely gobsmacked and astounded. I can't believe this has happened. It is very sad news for us as a group and of course the Mukherjee charity. I have heard a great deal about the work it does and it is a marvellous charity," said Ashton, another well known Lincoln City supporter due to his volunteer work on behalf of the club. "I don't understand why anyone would want to steal any money from an organisation like that. I am completely shellshocked."

Despite also stating at the time that he was unsure as to what would happen with regards to Thompson, a brief statement appeared on the Supporters' Trust website on Thursday evening.

"Lincoln City Supporters' Trust can confirm that as from Wednesday, 7th December 2011, Michael Thompson is no longer a member of the Lincoln City Supporters' Trust board." (http://www.impstrust.org.uk)

It has also been confirmed that an independent financial audit will take place at the appropriate time.

 

Trust board member leaves after theft scandal
Posted by: theimps.ka (IP Logged)
Date: 08/12/2011 23:07

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Re: Trust board member leaves after theft scandal
Posted by: redimp981 (IP Logged)
Date: 09/12/2011 11:15

If he can swipe a sackful of cash from kids in need, how much has he stashed away from the Supporters Trust?

Re: Trust board member leaves after theft scandal
Posted by: pickyimp (IP Logged)
Date: 09/12/2011 11:57

He should be band from all Lincoln City games in my opinion. Stealing money from a childrens charity is nearly as bad as murder or something equally as sick.

This independant audit, who will end up paying for it?? the club no doubt.

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Re: Trust board member leaves after theft scandal
Posted by: davidimp (IP Logged)
Date: 09/12/2011 19:43

I would hopethe trust as they are separate body from the club.
Stealing from a kids charity what an absolute scumbag!
Hope he gets the maximum sentence behind bars which is 5 years.

Here we go again!
Will we ever get the right man?

Re: Trust board member leaves after theft scandal
Posted by: redimp981 (IP Logged)
Date: 09/12/2011 19:58

7 year max for theft.

Position of trust + vulnerable victim = 5 years at least for scumbag.

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