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MacAnthony attended a business college in London, but left after three months. He formed the property group
Macanthony Realty International (MRI) in 2000, selling overseas holiday homes to mainly Irish and British customers. From a head office in Marbella, the company offered properties in countries
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Fry: "The documentary has created so much interest throughout the world. I have had many people flying in from France, Scotland, Portugal and Spain to come and see me wanting to help this club in sponsorship and investment. came over on August 25 and he was music to my ears because he was talking
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Peterborough have become renowned for their excellent dealings in the transfer market and arguably have one of the best scouting setups in The EFL. Players such as Dwight Gayle, Ivan Toney, Lee Tomlin and Siriki
Dembele to name a few have all been sold for a profit. The current squad also has some
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MacAnthony appeared in court in April 2012, charged with 'Theft and
Swindle' relating to furniture packs purchased by clients of MRI Overseas Property which the clients claimed were never delivered. MacAnthony has constantly denied the claims but the solicitor representing the clients, Antonio
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In the 2010–11 season MacAnthony reappointed Darren
Ferguson, and Peterborough United were once again promoted to the second tier. The club spent two seasons in the Championship after winning promotion. On 4 May 2013, Peterborough were relegated to League One after losing to
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in two seasons, which was duly delivered, though the club were subsequently relegated to League One. MacAnthony became owner of the club in August 2007, buying the club for a nominal £1 after taking on the club's debts.
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In
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3–2 on the final match of the
Championship season. Peterborough's total of 54 points during the 2012–13 season is the highest by a relegated team in Championship history.
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including the
Bahamas, Bulgaria, Cyprus and the Dominican Republic, with MacAnthony stating in 2005 that he gave the number of his personal mobile telephone to clients.
163:. As a sign of his ambition, a printed note from MacAnthony was added to Peterborough United's match programme in August 2007. In it, he promised fans promotion from
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MacAnthony provided £250,000 for the
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Flores, claims he has further clients wishing to take action against MacAnthony once the first case is completed.
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future potential stars with the likes of Joel
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Ciarán Hancock (14 August 2007). "Multimillionaire buys football team for £1".
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Guy King (9 April 2006). "Overseas – Celtic tiger cubs doing a roaring trade".
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Simon Carter (6 October 2006). "Brightwell is ready to show his credentials".
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Republic of Ireland association football chairmen and investors
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658:. Boletín Oficial de la Junta de Andalucía. 15 June 2012
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502:"Dublin real estate tycoon to buy Peterborough Utd"
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228:From Hobby To Obsession
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