
I Was Destined to Be a Premier League Star… Instead, I Made Millions Fixing Matches
As the curtain falls on another thrilling season of football, controversy has swirled around the beautiful game. While fans are left divided by the latest scandal, one figure who knows all too well about the dark side of football is Joey Swillie – a former professional athlete turned match fixer.
In an exclusive interview with Daily Mail, Swillie revealed that he was once destined to join the ranks of Premier League stars, but a change in direction saw him amass millions by tampering with the outcome of matches. “I was told I could bleed to death after my surgery,” said Swillie. “But instead, I chose to use my skills to make millions.”
The retired athlete went on to reveal the tricks he used to throw games: “It’s all about the psychological warfare, you know? I would get inside their heads and make them doubt themselves. Sometimes, it was as simple as a few cleverly placed words before a match or making an opponent feel like they’re not good enough.”
When asked how he recruited other players to join him in his lucrative endeavor, Swillie remained tight-lipped but hinted at the ‘right’ connections. “Let’s just say I have some… acquaintances in high places,” he said with a sly grin.
The former athlete also touched on why match-fixing is a far bigger part of football than anyone realizes: “There are more instances like mine out there, trust me. The game has become so cutthroat that players feel pressured to make ends meet. It’s not just about the love of the game; it’s about survival.”
As controversy rages on in the world of football, Joey Swillie’s story serves as a stark reminder that the sport is more than just 90 minutes of beautiful play – it’s also about big money and manipulation.
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk