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Billy Rowley and Yeovil Town Clear of FA Player Poaching Investigation

Yeovil Town and head coach Billy Rowley will not face an FA investigation following allegations of player poaching. Rowley, who was appointed by Yeovil Town in November after managing lower-league Walton & Hersham, was accused by his former club of attempting to sway contracted players about their futures.

In May, Walton & Hersham—recently promoted to the National League South—claimed that Rowley made repeated efforts to influence their players and announced they would file a complaint with the Football Association.

However, the FA has since issued a statement denying any ongoing investigation into Yeovil Town or its staff. An FA spokesperson clarified that although Walton & Hersham did submit an official complaint, there was insufficient evidence to pursue a formal inquiry.

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Despite the complaint, Yeovil Town have since signed winger Mason Obeng, midfielder Johl Powell, and goalkeeper Jos Barker, all former Walton & Hersham players.

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